PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Legal

Contract

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.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 171,387 USD and 220,969 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This post is in the Operations Section, Business Management Branch (BMB) of the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO), New York. The Programme Management Officer reports directly to the Chief Global Resident Coordinator System Operations Section. The incumbent coordinates management of the Legal issues and general administration processes at UNDCO, Regional Offices as well as Resident Coordinator Offices; liaises as appropriate with other components of the organization to ensure an efficient and cohesive approach to managing legal issues and general administration processes.

Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority, the Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develops, implements and evaluates operational support services, assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions;
• Supports Resident Coordinator Offices (RCOs) and UNDCO Regional Offices in the development and discussions on Host Country Agreements (HCAs) locally, and working closely with the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) and other stakeholders;
• Supports BMB in interoffice legal meetings on UNSDCF Legal Annexes, HCAs, agreements and on Privileges and Immunities and UNDP service arrangements; advises and provides feedback on local UNDP Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and legal matters, in consultation with OLA, relevant BMB staff, UNDP's Client Support Services (CSS) team and Administrative Officers in the five DCO Regional Offices;
• Contributes to the development of operational policies for the RC System by troubleshooting and proposing solutions for legal issues at the country and regional levels;
• Assists in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other guidance in conjunction with OLA, UNDP CSS and other BMB units as appropriate;
• Supports and advises on the formation and finalization of various MoUs, including those on RCO lease agreements, operational support arrangements with DOS service entities, and other programmatic aspects as needed;
• Provides guidance and advisory services on legal issues to UNDCO Headquarters, UNDCO Regional offices, and Resident Coordinator Offices;
• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Oversees programmatic/administrative tasks, including a review of cost estimates for office relocation and renovation projects;
• Plans, develops, reviews and evaluates internal controls over administrative activities and support functions;
• Supportpertinent issues essential to the provision of location-dependent (in-situ) and location-independent services to the Resident Coordinator System' s (RCS); Interacts regularly with internal stakeholders to ensure quality of services, review changing priorities and emergencies and establishes approaches for adjustments;
• Develops, reviews, evaluates and upgrades policies and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines and instructions governing the general administration;
• Undertakes research and analysis in order to develop formal recommendations to management to improve its efficiency to ensure optimal use of resources and cost-effective administrative and logistics support to all stakeholders; •Provides substantive input to drafting of analytical reports, progress reports and contribute to preparation of senior strategic level and workplans.

• Performs other related duties as required.

  Competencies - PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources policies and procedures. Ability to apply various United Nations administrative rules and regulations in work situations. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. 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. Building Trust: Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion. Manages in a deliberate and predictable way. Operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda. Places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients. Gives proper credit to others. Follows through on agreed-upon actions. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.

  Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, business administration, economics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with at least two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience 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.

  Experience in dealing with legal issues related to the operational activities of the United Nations, or its subsidiary organs or bodies, is desirable.

  Experience in implementing change management initiatives or business transformation projects is desirable.

  Experience working with United Nations common systems administrative policies and procedures is desirable.

  Experience in preparing thorough and well-reasoned written outputs including background papers, analytical notes, reports etc. is desirable.

  Experience within the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable.

  Languages French and English are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.

  Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

  Special Notice This position is available for an initial period of one year. Subsequent extension of appointment is subject to availability of fund and mandate.

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.

This professional post is subject to international recruitment. In line with General Assembly mandate, the successful applicant will serve the Organization outside the country of nationality.

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. People with disabilities are strongly encourages to apply, in line with the Secretary-General's Disability Inclusion Strategy.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 January 2022, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, China, Comoros, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Viet Nam.

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.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.