Programme Manager

Contract

This is a IICA-2 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 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-2 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

The UN Alliance of Civilizations seeks to reduce tensions across cultural divides that threaten to inflame existing political conflicts or trigger new ones. Through preventive diplomacy initiatives, it works at grassroots level, promoting education, youth, media and migration projects aimed at building trust and respect among diverse communities.

The incumbent of this position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full administrative and financial responsibility.

Functional Responsibilities

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

Under the coordination of the Program Management Coordinatorand the direct supervision of the senior management, UNAOC, the Programme Manager's duties will include:

• Coordinate training organization and curriculum development for selected organizations on various topics;
• Design and implement a series of workshops tailored for enabling youth peace-building skills
• Design, implement and coordinate all project activities in the area of Education, including but not limited to Global Citizenship Education, etc.; whenever possible, incorporate a consultation process with stakeholders and partners from different regions;
• Develop of project proposals with focus on youth and education and ensure their implementation;
• Engage in the development and expansion of partnerships with research bodies, think-tanks, civil society groups and universities to build and expand on potential content areas (especially intercultural dialogue, youth education and PCVE);
• Research and develop new areas featuring best practices and resources on cross-cultural dialogue;
• As appropriate, participate in the selection of the projects related to competitive processes. Subtasks can include: creation of a comprehensive database; participate in fundraising efforts, coordination of process of selecting jury members and liaison with them; short listing of projects; presentation of short-listed projects to the selection panel; drafting of a summary report on the selection process; establishment of direct liaison with selected projects;
• Responsible for actively monitoring the financial aspects of the assigned project including keeping progress report of budget execution and drafting reports to the donors. Actively provide support to all logistics needed for project activities while working closely with the Administrative Associate.
• Expand and maintain networks of youth-led organizations that lead similar mandate
• When requested, Provide substantive written material for meetings including preparation of background papers, analysis, inputs to UNAOC publications and reports and necessary research relevant to the assigned portfolio.
• Draft TORs for services and liaise with vendors as needed including collecting vendor forms.
• Maintain records, file and organize documents regarding project operations.
• Follow the work and Liaise with UN relevant departments and agencies as well as international organizations and CSOs in order to maintain policy relevance and identify innovative and entrepreneurial practices;
• Collaborate with Project Management Specialist-Youth to ensure policy coherence with the broader UN agenda on Youth and Education topics, and overall with colleagues to maintain policy relevance of implemented activities;
• Coordinate and provide input to the content of UNAOC website and other electronic (internet, social media, etc.) outreach efforts with the Communications staff to highlight the visibility pertaining to the assigned projects;
• Incorporate a consultation process with stakeholders and partners from different regions;
• Ensure use of best practices in the monitoring and assessment of all UNAOC projects;
• Monitor the full field of international project activity by international and regional organizations as well as NGOs involving innovative grassroots projects, with a focus on intercultural understanding;
• Contribute to the overall work of the UNAOC Secretariat and take on additional tasks as and when needed.

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) in international relations, international education, social sciences, human rights, public policy or related fields

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with an additional two (2) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  Experience: Required: - A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in project support or management, or organization of large-scale events

• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience with international organizations or international non-governmental organizations

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

• Proven knowledge of international relations, particularly matters related to the United Nations, and intercultural issues, including trends in the fields of cross-cultural dialogue and international education;
• Knowledge of youth issues, international education issues and gender issues in an international context;
• Experience with research management, analysis and drafting of documents on complex issues;
• Fluency in both spoken and written English; working knowledge of another UN language;
• IT proficiency

Language:

• Fluency in English (write, read, speak) is required.
• Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level: International Individual Contractor Agreement (I-ICA 2) 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

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) 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.

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.

Background Information - Sustainable Development Cluster

Based in New York, the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.

The SDC’s services include grants management, development and special initiatives support, and technology support to the UN and UN agencies.

The SDC is part of the New York Service Cluster that supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of 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.