Programme Management - Senior Officer

Contract

This is a IICA-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-1 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

New York Service Cluster (NYSC) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York - based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.

Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

The United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism (UNOCT) was established by the General Assembly in June 2017. The Office has five main functions: (a) provide leadership on the General Assembly counter-terrorism mandate across the United Nations System; (b) enhance coordination and coherence across the 38 Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force entities to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the Strategy; (c) strengthen the delivery of United Nations counter-terrorism capacity-building assistance to Member States; (d) improve visibility, advocacy and resource mobilization for United Nations counter- terrorism efforts; and ensure that due priority is given to counter-terrorism across the United Nations System and that the important work on preventing violent extremism is firmly rooted in the Strategy. The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) is part of UNOCT and promotes the delivery of United Nations capacity building assistance to Member States.

The Global Victims of Terrorism Support Programme (VoT) seeks to stand in solidarity with victims and to provide outreach, awareness raising and capacity building activities to both Member States and other partners and to provide guidance to policy makers and practitioners on support and assistance to victims of terrorist attacks. Promoting and protecting the rights of victims of terrorism and addressing their needs is one of the key priorities for UNOCT/UNCCT.

The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Programme Management - Senior Officer will perform the following responsibilities:

1. Provide support PMU in its efforts to designing, operationalizing and monitoring UNOCT’s results-based management system, this includes:

- Contribute to the design of UNOCT’s results-based management guideline and tools including toolkit of data collection tools and glossary of results-based management terms - Provide guidance on the harmonization of project and programme logical frameworks with the UNOCT’s Results Framework. - Coordinate the monitoring of UNOCT’s performance against its capacity building mandate as delivered by UNOCT, in line with the UNOCT Results Framework.

2. Contribute to PMU’s efforts in the quality assurance and performance review of select UNOCT projects and programmes including the Victims of Terrorism Programme. This includes:

• Track and monitor programmatic performance and financial management of UNOCT projects and programmes, and provide quality assurance, performance review and support. This especially in relation to the review of logical frameworks in project documents and concepts notes prior to submission to the Programme Review Board.
• Support in the design of indicators for the UNOCT Results Framework and for guiding programme managers in data collection and monitoring, including in the design of surveys and questionnaires, this also for the Victims of Terrorism Programme.

3. Contribute to UNOCT’s information and knowledge management system

• Provide assistance in support of PPMU’s quality assurance of results-based management initiatives and appropriate utilization of UMOJA’s IPMR tool (Integrated Programme Management Reporting) and SMA (Strategic Management Application) which are UNOCT’s main tools for programme/project and strategy management.
• Assist in quality assurance of UNOCT’s RBM systems, and monitoring status of programme/projects implementation in IPMR
• Contribute to updating UNOCT’s Information and Knowledge Management system ensuring the coherence of programmatic data.
• Guide UNOCT staff in the enrichment and monitoring of projects under UMOJA’s Integrated Planning, Management and Reporting solution (IPMR). This includes providing guidance to Programme Management on how to enrich their project entries with the Sustainable Development Goals, Gender Marking system and other tagging and attribution of logframes to the UNOCT Results Framework among others.
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent's scope of services above.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Outputs are delivered on time; their quality and impact are considered satisfactory by the Project Manager
• Engagement is professional, team oriented and positive.
• Demonstrates the core values of the UN (Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity) and the core competencies described below in the discharge of their duties.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

*******FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY"** *CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY**** Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in business administration, management, social sciences or a related field.

• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  Work Experience Required experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project, programme management or results-based management required.
• Proven in-depth knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation is required.

Desired Experience (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply): :

• Experience in counter-terrorism programming desirable.
• Experience in monitoring project datasets through software applications is desirable.

Language - Fluency in English (write, read, talk) is required. - Knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Contract type, level and duration

1. Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
2. Contract level: ICA 1
3. Contract duration: Open-ended (renewable subject to funds availability and satisfactory performance)

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.