Programme Management Officer
Contract
This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be between 144,446 USD and 189,140 USD.
Salary for a P-3 contract in Geneva
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More about P-3 contracts and their salaries.Org. Setting and Reporting The post is located in the Office of the Director-General in the United Nations Office in Geneva, in the Political Affairs and Partnerships Section.
Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Chief, Political Affairs and Partnerships Section, the incumbent performs the following duties:
I. Contributes to the outreach and partnership-building activities of the Office of the Director-General - Contributes to the partnership-building activities of the Director-General, inter alia identifying options for joint projects in support of the work of the United Nations and maintaining relations with stakeholders in various organizations and with relevant networks and platforms; - Contributes to the outreach activities of the Office of the Director-General, inter alia serving as the focal point for select events with Member States, international organizations, civil society organizations and academic and private sector entities, overseeing both substantive and logistical aspects of the preparations; - Contributes to the communications and image-building activities of the Director-General and delivers presentations on the work of the Organization upon request; - Provides support on inter-agency matters, inter alia monitoring and reporting on the work of the United Nations family in Geneva, and maintaining relations with counterparts to facilitate joint efforts; - Represents the Office of the Director-General in system-wide policy discussions or processes, monitoring and analysing developments and proposing options for how UNOG can support and facilitate them; - Drafts the Director-General’s addresses, speeches and other public pronouncements; draft communications, correspondence and other texts for the Director-General’s signature; liaises with organizers and substantive secretariats in the drafting process. - Accompanies the Director-General and/or the Chief of Section on official travel, as required.
II. Researches, analyzes and reports on political matters for the Director-General - Prepares background and briefing papers as well as talking points for the Director-General in preparation for meetings with dignitaries and high-level officials; assist in the organization of such meetings; - Participates in the Director-General’s meetings with dignitaries and high-level officials; prepares notes on the meetings and, as required, drafts reports/notes to the Secretary-General and/or senior United Nations officials on the results; - Drafts correspondence, background material, reports and notes on political affairs/inter-agency-related matters; - Contributes to the organization of political meetings hosted or facilitated by the Director-General, including regular briefings and joint events with partner organizations.
III. Plans, compiles and supervises the production of the UNOG annual report - Chairs regular meetings with Focal Points in all UNOG Divisions and Services to discuss content, themes, formats and design for the annual report; - Presents concepts and to the Director-General; provides advice and regular updates to the Director-General at key stages during the production process; - Supervises and provides guidance to other staff responsible for drafting and editing content; redraft submitted content (around 100 textual elements) and compile statistics; - Participates in the development of multimedia elements for the annual report; - Liaises with various services/units in the Division of Conference Management (editors, translators, proofreaders, graphic and multimedia layout specialists, etc.) to review and approve each step in the production process and to ensure deadlines are met; submit and follow-up with articles in gDoc; - Plans distribution of the report (both hard copy and electronic versions) to Host Country contacts, Permanent Missions, donors, civil society actors and other key stakeholders - Plans the launch of the annual report; drafts a variety of communications announcing the release of the annual report.
Carries out other ad hoc tasks, as may be required by the Director-General, the Chef de Cabinet or the Chief of the Political Affairs and Partnerships Section.
Competencies- Professionalism: Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the United Nations system and understanding of multilateral processes and related issues; Demonstrates extensive knowledge of key international actors in Geneva and relevant UNOG partners; Has good analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to think strategically and to work effectively under pressure; Identifies and participates in the resolution of problems; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Planning & 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.
Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in project or programme management, administration, international relations, political science, social sciences, communications or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in project or programme management, administration or related is required.
Providing support to senior managers, preferably high-level UN officials is required.
Coordinating high-level events, from concept to final execution is required.
Preparing and coordinating large, multi-stakeholder reports in a variety of formats is required.
Working in the office of a high-level UN official is desirable.
Preparing communications materials, including talking points and speeches for senior officials is desirable.
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice - This position is temporarily available for a period of nine months initially, and is for a replacement of a staff member. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. - While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. - Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. - This temporary job opening may be limited to "internal candidates," who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. - Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. - Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. - At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. 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 may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. - The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. - Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.
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.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
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