Programme Management - Senior Officer (Communications and Programme)

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-9 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-9 contracts.

Background Information - PSC

Peace and Security Cluster

The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. It is led by the Director, who has overall authority and accountability for the performance PSC on behalf of its clients. The Centre is responsible for administering and providing oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations.

Background Information - Job-specific

Background Information – UNMAS

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) was established in 1997. UNMAS leads, coordinates and implements mine action under United Nations legislative mandates of both the General Assembly and the Security Council. UNMAS supports the UN's vision of "a world free from the threat of mines,

explosive remnants of war (ERW) including cluster munitions, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), where individuals and communities live in a safe environment conducive to sustainable peace and development where no one is left behind, where the human rights and the needs of victims are met and where they are fully integrated as equal members of their societies."

UNMAS is a unit within the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) within the Department of Peace Operations (DPO). UNMAS operates under UN legislative mandates of both the General Assembly and the Security Council, or at the request of the UN Secretary-General or his designated official. When instructed by the Security Council or called upon by Member States, UNMAS deploys under humanitarian, peace and security mandates. UNMAS main headquarters is in the UN Secretariat, New York with a sub-office in Geneva. UNMAS provides direct support and assistance in the areas of explosive ordnance threat mitigation to 18 countries/territories/missions, has a standby rapid response capacity and global technical advisors in the field of Improvised Explosive Devices and Weapons and Ammunition Management. As an office within DPO, UNMAS supports peacekeeping and special political missions in accordance with Security Council mandates.

Background Information – UNMAS Iraq

The UNMAS Iraq programme was formally established in June 2015, at the request of the UN Under-Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Iraq, to lead the UN efforts to mitigate explosive threats in the country, as well as to support the enhancement of national and regional mine action capacities. UNMAS is supporting multiple layers of operations under the UNMAS Iraq Strategic Plan which focuses on three main components: 1. Technical Support, 2. Explosive Ordnance Risk Education, and 3. Explosive Hazard Management. UNMAS Iraq has offices in both Baghdad and Erbil.

Functional Responsibilities

Candidate with Non-UN experience are encouraged to apply! Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply! Under the direct supervision of the Programme Team Lead, the Programme Management - Senior Officer (Communications and Programme) responsibilities include:

- Communications/Knowledge management/Coordination

- Programme Management

1) Communications/Knowledge management/Coordination

• Actively seek opportunities for visibility and communication initiatives in collaboration with the UNMAS Iraq Project teams and ensure that activities are appropriately branded with UNMAS and/or donor branding
• Liaise with local/national media and communications agencies
• Support the UNMAS Iraq Chief Mine Action Programme (CMAP) and other senior managers for engaging in the strategic communications (speech writing, media coverage, etc.)
• Organize and cover media engagements/events in high risk areas of Iraq and donors’ field visits
• Plan and implement special events (Mine Action events, screening, photo exhibition etc.) in the field
• Identify and prepare social media posts, case studies, press releases, digital stories (Shorthand), newsletters, factsheets, and publicize in a timely manner
• Prepare communications package and other materials that are required for donor reports
• Monitor news/media outlets for stories involving UNMAS, mine action, and/or explosive hazards
• Provide timely translations and interpretation from Arabic to English and vice versa, when necessary
• Keep track of all communication/media documentation mentioning the UNMAS Iraq programme, specifically in Arabic, and keep electronic filing up to date

2) Programme Management - Draft scheduled and ad-hoc reports as per donor agreements, actively support data collection and ensure adherence to donor requirements - Monitor project implementation against deliverables in donor agreements, if tolerances are exceeded, immediately flag to management - Monitor compliance to requirements in donor agreements - Prepare draft project proposals for new projects and extensions of ongoing projects - Provide support with monitoring, evaluation and information management of the programme

• Prepare talking points, briefing notes, ad-hoc donor briefs, summary notes and minutes
• Provide programme information to partner agencies, non-governmental organizations, contractors, and UN agencies

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education and Relevant Years of Experience:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or
• First level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

Experience

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in Programme Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Media, Journalism, or Advertising is required

• A minimum of two years of experience in donor reporting, managing donor agreements, or preparing project proposals is required

• Experience in taking photography and editing videos is desired

Language: - Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking) is required - Fluency in Arabic (reading, writing, speaking) is required

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

• Erbil, Iraq is a non family duty station
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• This is a local position, therefore only nationals of duty station or applicants with a valid residence permit will be considered
• 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.
• 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
• 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

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level: LICA-9 (ICS-9) Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds 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

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.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS Background Information

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.