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UN MINUSMA - United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali

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This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be between 141,094 USD and 181,912 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the Office of Director of Mission Support with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA, Bamako). The incumbent will report to the Director of Mission Support (DMS) and will assist with the management of operations in programme evaluation, performance management, risk management, outreach and client service, management of the budget; benefits realization management, strategic management, compliance with accountability frameworks and change management in close consultation with substantive Heads.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:

1. Programme Evaluation: undertake all actions required to plan, direct, organize, conduct and report on technical evaluations of the Delegation of Authority performance, service delivery performance; risk analysis and compliance with the accountability framework by: •Conducting KPI data analysis of the MSD’s performance against service delivery standards, implementation of recommendations from client satisfactory surveys and Service Level Agreements, communicating findings and recommendations based on data, research, analytical insights, lessons learnt and After Action Reviews to inform decision-making by senior management. - Providing technical evaluation support to Service Chiefs to ensure responses to Board of Auditors/ Board of Inquiry/ OIOS queries and, monitoring the efficient and effective implementation of recommendations made by the Board of Auditors, the OIOS and the Legislative bodies. - Conducting risk assessments; making recommendations to mitigate the MSD’s risk exposure, monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the organization's risk management and enterprise resilience program, reviewing and reporting on the implementation of the risk control matrices as part of the system of internal controls. - Conducting strategic analysis to identify strategic value gaps and the resources required to fill them. •Analyzing information gathered from client satisfaction surveys and formulating convincing and well substantiated conclusions and recommendations for improvements in service delivery.

2. Programme Management: •Preparing and implementing the work and action plans for MSD performance management, performance monitoring, benefits realization management, risk, enterprise resilience and budget management . - Advising on policy development based on evaluation findings concerning program relevance, effectiveness, efficiency; service delivery standards and, impact. - Partnering with internal clients and senior management to design and implement improvements in service delivery, assisting them with service delivery data and their analytical needs; solving service delivery challenges. - Liaising with other departments to integrate new evaluation methodologies and other developments as they are introduced to the Organization.

3. Report Writing: - Audit focal point, monitors and updates evaluation and audit recommendations, provides substantive support to relevant inter-governmental and expert bodies . - Preparing Action Plans to be conducted as part of the System of Internal Controls. - Preparing analytical reports and presentations on strategic service delivery issues, including data analysis, identifying issues, forming hypotheses and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations and presentations. - Drafting the UN Organizational Management Resilience Management System (ORMS) Plans, background papers, analytical analyses, guidelines, conference room papers and other documents, as needed.

  1. Service Delivery /Client management:

    • Planning and generating survey initiatives; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses; designing questionnaires; reviewing, analyzing and interpreting survey responses; identifying problems, issues and preparing conclusions; Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients and partners in the Secretariat/missions .
    • Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned.

    Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the fields of management, oversight, evaluation and or/finance. Proven conceptual, analytical and evaluation skills and ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommend solutions. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the UN system including of key management, programmatic and reform issues. State-of-the-art knowledge of evaluation methodologies and techniques. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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 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.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, law, accounting/finance, business or public administration, programme management or in a related field is required. A first level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience in finance/budget/program evaluation or related area may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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

Three years of experience in programme management or analysis in an international environment is required.

Experience with managing multiple projects is required.

Experience in programme evaluation, risk assessment and system of internal controls, and/or audit in an international environment is also required.

Experience in the planning and preparation of programmes in an international organization is desirable.

Experience in liaising with intergovernmental and expert bodies is desirable.

Experience with survey methodology, data analysis and delegation of authority KPIs is desirable.

Experience with results-based budgeting and change management and Experience in business process improvement, ERP and/or business intelligence systems is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of French is highly desirable.

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

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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