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.

These positions are in multiple offices of the Economic Commission for Africa. The incumbent will be assigned to Rwanda – Kigali and her/his work will implies establishing and maintaining relationships with various ECA offices as well as counterparts, senior officers, and technical staff in relevant Secretariat units and in UN funds, programs and other UN specialized agencies, Representatives and officials in national governments, international organizations, consultants, etc...

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Director of the assigned office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Programme Management Officer will:

1. Act as the programme/project focal point of the Office • Develops, implements, and evaluates programmes/projects; • Monitors and analyzes 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 utilization; • 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);

2. Provide substantive/technical support to the Office • Researches, analyzes, 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, analyzes 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 proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc; • Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities; • Provide logistical and other types of support in the running of the meetings/workshops/conferences etc. of the Office; • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs:

As an active UNECA team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNECA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • Strategic programme plan, Annual Business Plan and monitoring and evaluation reports prepared; • Identification of significant programmes/projects and related issues with innovative approaches • Periodic programme reports to the Accountability and Programme Performance Review Meetings • Budgets, and financial reports of projects and activities of the division prepared • Project proposals for funding prepared • Well prepared background papers, reports, studies, and inputs to divisional outputs • Meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences organized and serviced

• Professionalism • Planning & Organizing • Accountability • Teamwork

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills • Experience in Programmes/projects design, management and reporting using results framework is desirable; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines • Sound security awareness

Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, has undergone an incredible period of rejuvenation and stability that is clearly visible the moment you step out into this beautiful city.

Concerning transport, even though motorcycle taxis are not recommended, they are the fastest way to get around this metropolis. Helmets are provided, but it is better to have your own helmet. You can also take a standard taxi. Those with a yellow stripe will be run by individuals, while the majority will belong to either Kigali Taxi Service (3122) or Kigali Airport Taxis (476586). Public transportation is the cheapest way to get around Kigali, and many of the buses are new and well-maintained. You can also take these buses farther afield; expect to pay a fare based on distance. Transport prepaid cards are available for passengers at each bus station, and you can load a minimum amount of two hundred Rwandan francs (200RWF). If public transport isn’t your style, cars are available for rent or purchase in Kigali. Major investment has been made in infrastructure, including roads, and congestion in this city has never been particularly bad. Accommodations are found easily and at the relevant standards and recreation infrastructures (swimming pools, aerobics, etc…) can be found in the various places. Shops and markets are available with necessary items including imported goods, home furnishings and electrical appliances and vehicles spare parts. Public and private health facilities are available in Kigali and some of them such as King Faisal Hospital, Legacy Clinic, Hôpital la Croix du Sud, etc …work with CIGNA insurance. The above Hospitals have necessary health equipment; ambulances, adequate health services and can handle any emergency.

Kigali is an exceptionally safe city. However, in case of emergency, there are several emergency numbers in Kigali, so be sure to know which to call. You can reach the police on a special line by dialling 999. Fire fighters can be reached at 111 and the emergency services are at 112. If you have or see a traffic accident, call 113.

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications, and other basic needs. Unified Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers can be accessed on the following link: https://www.unv.org/sites/default/files/unvpf/UNVcos2021%20Complete%20hi-res- final_compressed_30.08.2021.pdf

UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to the successful candidate