PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
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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 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.
Salary for a P-3 contract in Brussels
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More about P-3 contracts and their salaries.Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The position is located in the Corporate Services Division (CSD) at the Brussels duty station. The incumbent will act as a Programme Management Officer supporting the management of the Strategic Framework Agreements with the European Commission (EC). Under the supervision of the Head of the UNEP CSD EC Operations Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties
Responsibilities 1. 1. Day-to-day management of the framework agreements in close collaboration and communication with key clients and stakeholders in the European Commission, UNEP Divisions and Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEA) Secretariats:
- Monitoring and reporting of the portfolios of projects
- Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation; monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation; reviews documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with involved parties.
- Identifies emerging issues, proposes and tracks follow-up of corrective actions.
- Participates in or leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.
- Prepares documents to support programme project preparation and supports financial reviews as needed. - Prepares relevant development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes. 2. Internal and external knowledge sharing on EC framework agreements and project portfolios:
- Prepares substantive written outputs, such as draft background papers, analysis, and inputs to publications. This includes designing, issuing and keeping of data collection tools, reviewing, analysis of responses, identification of issues and preparation of preliminary conclusions.
- Participates to the EC-UN meetings and trainings on the EC Contractual Framework and the Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement (FAFA) as required to stay up to date on the latest developments.
- Develops knowledge of UNEP and the MEA Secretariats on the formulation process of an EC agreement and the contractual provisions to ensure compliance in implementation.
- Supports the review contractually of the EC agreements in liaison with the UNEP Legal Unit.
- Provides guidance on and ensures compliance with the EC Contractual Framework. - Researches, analyses and presents information gathered from diverse sources. - Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities and prepares reference materials. - Assists in the review and analysis of issues and trends on the European Union's funding instruments and contributes to identifying strategies of engagement in liaison with relevant UNEP internal colleagues, including the UNEP Brussels Office.
- Assists UNEP CSD in ensuring selection of projects in line with the strategic priorities of the framework agreements. 3. Secretariat functions to the Programme Steering Committee:
- Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings and conferences to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations. 4. Collects and analyses data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. 5. Performs any other relevant duties as may be assigned
Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education An advanced university degree (Master degree or equivalent) in business administration, development, political science, management or a related field is required. A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible working experience in partnership building, project and programme development and management is required.
Work experience in the UN system or a similar international organization is desirable.
Experience on the contractual framework of the European Commission is desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and in French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.
Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one (1) year and may be subject to extension.
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.
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 and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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