PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Programme Office on Parliamentary Engagement in Preventing and Countering Terrorism in the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), in Doha, State of Qatar. The National Programme Officer reports to the Head of Office.

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) was established by the General Assembly in June 2017. The Office has five main functions: (a) provide leadership on the General Assembly counter-terrorism mandates across the United Nations System; (b) enhance coordination and coherence across the 43 Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the Strategy; (c) strengthen the delivery of United Nations counter-terrorism capacity-building assistance to Member States; (d) improve visibility, advocacy and resource mobilization for United Nations counter-terrorism efforts; and (e) ensure that due priority is given to counter-terrorism across the United Nations System and that the important work on preventing violent extremism is firmly rooted in the Strategy.

The UNOCT Programme Office on Parliamentary Engagement in Preventing and Countering Terrorism was established for implementing key initiatives under the Inter-Parliamentary Union Programme (IPU-UN) on the Role of Parliaments in Addressing Terrorism and Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism. The office operates through the following three functions: conducting research, analysis and normative work in support of counter terrorism and prevention of violent extremism; providing technical assistance and provision of consultative services; and support to effective functioning of the Global Parliamentary Network and the coordination platform for regional parliamentary assemblies on countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism. The programme fosters a "whole-of-society" approach and is implemented by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, in partnership with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and in close cooperation with regional parliamentary organizations.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the National Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties: •Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned technical assistance and capacity building programmes that mainstream Counter-Terrorism and Prevention of Violent Extremism policies, strategies and recommendations within parliamentary functions.; monitors and analyzes programme development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions. •Performs consulting assignments on core parliamentary functions as related to counterterrorism and prevention of violent-extremism and assesses the needs of parliaments for technical assistance, in collaboration with the stakeholders, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan that parliamentarians will use to manage the change. •Support the development of counter-terrorism model legislation, policies and parliaments-led strategies and monitor the enactment of new legislation worldwide. •Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources and identifies gaps, generate ideas and propose practical actions to help parliaments more actively engage in Counter-Terrorism and Prevention of Violent Extremism work. •Assists in policy development and in formulating Counter-Terrorism policies, strategies and recommendations, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. •Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. •Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications and multimedia resources. •Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. •Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. •Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, and an liaises closely with the parliamentary networks. •Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). •Performs other duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required.

Experience in managing technical assistance and capacity-building programmes on preventing and countering terrorism is required.

Experience in providing legislative advice on counter-terrorism to Member States is desirable.

Languages Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice Recruitment in the General Service and National Professional Officer categories shall be made in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country, and shall comply with any host country agreement in effect. In addition, applicants for positions of National Professional Officer must be nationals of the country where the position is located.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Funding for this post is provided through extra-budgetary contribution. Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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