Programme Management Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Expert contracts.

Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN's five regional commissions, ECA's mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development. Made up of 54 member States and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions in addressing the Continent’s development challenges. The strategic objective of ECA is framed around delivering ideas and actions for an empowered, inclusive and transformed Africa in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 of the African Union through its three core functions, namely, its function as a think tank, its convening function and its operational function. For more information, go to https://www.uneca.org.

These positions are in multiple offices of the Economic Commission for Africa. The incumbent will be stationed in one of the Commission’s Offices. The Programme Officer reports to the Director of the office.

Under direct supervision of the Director of the assigned Office, the Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Act as the programme/project focal point of the Office:

Develops, implements, and evaluates programmes/projects; Monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation at all stages, including the analysis of implementation difficulties and initiating remedial action; Provides periodic progress reports on the programmes/projects’ implementation, including fund utilisation; Review, prepare and provide inputs to relevant documents and reports related to programmes/projects; Identifies resource needs and participate in the development of resource mobilization strategy; Liaise with relevant offices of the Commission; identifies and tracks follow-up actions; Leads and participates in planning accountability missions and provides guidance to consultants, government officials and draft mission summaries and reports; Coordinate activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, contracts such as Letter of Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, reports &financial statements) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, progress reports).

Provide substantive/technical support to the Office:

Researches, analyses, and presents information gathered from diverse sources. Assists in policy development, 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, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions; Organizes & prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc; Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams.

15 years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, or related area, is required. Experience in Programmes/projects design, management and reporting using results framework is desirable.

The recruited UNV will be based in Niamey and will work in UNDP-Niger. In Niger, the climate is harsh, ranging from extremely hot in April and May to dry and cool between November and February. Niamey is the capital of Niger. The candidate could easily find accommodation possibilities in this city. The spontaneous welcome and hospitality of Nigeriens are among the hallmarks of this West African country. Living conditions in Niamey are good, as is access to health services. Vaccination against yellow fever is compulsory and vaccination cards must be presented at the entrance. Vaccines against meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis A and B are also recommended. Basic medicines are available in pharmacies, but it is recommended to bring specific medicines. There are several banks in Niamey and decent clinics, including the United Nations clinic. The security level in Niamey is 3 (moderate)

The selected Volunteer must follow from the start of his assignment all mandatory training for all United Nations.