Programme Officer

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 position is located in the Strategic Workforce Planning Section, Strategic Talent Management Service, Global Strategy and Policy Division, Office of Human Resources. The Programme Officer reports to the Chief of Section. The Office of Human Resources (OHR) in the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC) will conduct a comprehensive, inclusive, and forward-looking review of responsibilities and requirements of jobs in the UN Secretariat as a pre-requisite for innovating and adapting ways of attracting, recruiting and nurturing talent, including young and diverse talent and to ensure that job profiles reflect updated and forward looking responsibilities and are fit for future capabilities and skills needed in the United Nations. The incumbent plans and manages the job analysis project, which results in creating and updating Generic Job Profiles (GJPs) to ensure diverse talent needed now and in the foreseeable future is attracted and in driving usage of GJPs in the talent management processes. Leads communications with stakeholders to ensure key task and deliverables are accomplished and milestones are met. Manages a risk assessment plan and risk mitigation strategy.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Leads special human resources project to conduct a comprehensive, inclusive, strategic and forward looking job analysis; • Develops and implements an effective and forward-looking method for updating the Generic Job Profiles and the procedure for their continuous review to meet the evolving developments in the jobs across the Organization; • Plans, organize, manage and supervise the work of the project, including development and implementation of the project plan; • Manages the project team, including supervises and monitors the work of the junior human resources officers in undertaking the full range of project activities and provides guidance to the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and consultants on the substance, methodology, process and steps of the review and update of the Generic Job Profiles and an inclusive job analysis to attract the diverse talent currently needed and in the foreseeable future as well as the impact and usage for the talent management processes; • Manages the training of the project team and SMEs as well as the guidance document and check list of the parameters and elements that they should consider to ensure the quality of the work; • Provides daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and conducts various meetings with documented minutes; • Implements the project schedule; manages project resources; • Provides project management guidance, including project templates for plans, meeting minutes, etc.; • Oversees the day-to-day management of the project, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation; • Communicates regularly with designated focal points in the Secretariat to ensure key task and deliverables are accomplished and milestones are met; • Reviews and approves regular communication drafted for the project; • Develops a risk assessment plan and risk mitigation strategy and ensures that risk mitigations are being managed and communicated to leaders; • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Provide supports to GSPD leadership to ensure appropriate dialogue with stakeholders regarding the program and policy guidance; • Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of job analysis, diversity and inclusion. • Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to manage complex projects. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. 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. 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. 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Certification in globally recognized project management methodology, such as Prince2, PPM, PMP or similar is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. Experience in project management is required. Experience in workforce planning is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations 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 financed by temporary funding. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. In case of selection of a staff member of the United Nations Secretariat who meets the definition of 'internal candidate' in staff rule 4.10, the staff member will be placed on a temporary assignment and would be required to maintain a lien on their current post. 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. 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. 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.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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.