SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Project Post)

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for human settlements mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. As the main focal point for all urbanization and human settlements related matters within the United Nations system, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) works for a better urban future and strives for adequate shelter with better living standards for all.

At UN-Habitat, we believe well managed urbanization can solve many of the challenges our world faces. As a center of excellence and innovation, we support more than 90 countries in taking advantage of the opportunities cities and urbanization offers. Our high impact projects combine world-class expertise and local knowledge, and provide achievable, customizable, and scalable solutions to urbanization challenges. We want to ensure cities become inclusive and affordable drivers of economic growth, social development, and environmental change. UN-Habitat was mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1978 to address issues of urban growth. Today, we collaborate with national governments and local partners to define the urban vision of tomorrow.

UN-Habitat alongside the Habitat Agenda Partners (HAP) contributes to the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Particularly, it is the steward, particularly for the urban dimension of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda (NUA) at regional, national, and sub-national level. UN-Habitat's Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025 aligns with the outcomes of both the urban targets of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda as well as the New Urban Agenda towards localizing the global commitments locally.

In the Republic of Azerbaijan, UN-Habitat has extended its technical support to the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) lead buy the Resident Coordinator Office (RCO). So far, UN-Habitat has been a non-resident UN entity on the Republic of Azerbaijan, supporting the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDCF) implementation in the Republic of Azerbaijan through the employment of the United Nations System-Wide Strategy on Sustainable Urban Development. In order to support the technical advisory services and programme development and implementation in the Republic of Azerbaijan, this post is located in Baku.

Under the direct supervision of Director of the Regional Programme Division, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Responsibilities 1. Programme planning, coordination and supervision - Coordinate overall programme development and implementation, plan resource requirements, provide guidance to the team responsible for the programme development, implementation and monitoring, coordinate output production and ensure quality control. - Identify priorities and issues, policy development needs, monitor emerging needs in the field and in consultation with partners and cooperating agencies, review programme activities accordingly and propose corrective actions or new initiatives. - Manages outreach activities and supervise internal and external communications (written, website, social media, etc.) - Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.

2. Institutional coordination, partnerships, fund raising and representation - Provide technical advisory services on housing and sustainable urbanization issues to the Office of the Resident Coordinator and mainstream the UN System-wide Strategy on Sustainable Urbanization in the work of the UN in the Republic of Azerbaijan. - Represent UN-Habitat in the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and ensure provision of UN-Habitat‘s contributions in UN analytic and programmatic instruments (CCA, UNSDCF) and UN strategic forum and other working groups. - Build strong partnerships with relevant authorities and stakeholders to support policy formulation and capacity development related to sustainable urbanization. Represent UN-Habitat in negotiations, meetings and high-level policy dialogue with officials, other agencies and donors. - Negotiate with donors and partner agencies on proposals for the development of the programme and funding. - Convene meetings and working groups with partners to discuss programme activities and perspectives. - Serve as an effective spokesperson and establish collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization.

3. Programme development, networking and liaison within the Southern Caucasus Region - Respond to requests for cooperation and coordination from governments and other interlocutors and develop project proposals accordingly. - Advocate and promote with governments and other stakeholders the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development, notably 11 and their mainstreaming in central and local policies, legal frameworks and practices. - Promote and support inter-governmental harmonization and coherent policy development of legislative frameworks in relevant fields. - Maintain regular contact with international donor institutions for coordination, information sharing and fund raising. - Coordinate policies and programme activities with EU, other UN agencies and regional institutions.

4. Management and administrative functions - Oversee all financial, administrative and operational matters of the projects, and ensure accountability towards the United Nations and donors. - Monitor/evaluate programme performance in relation to approved work plans, objectives and budget and take corrective measures. - Guide, supervise and mentor personnel and implementing partners involved in the programme management and implementation. - Ensure reporting functions through the supervision of the preparations of reports related to finance, budgets, recruitment, equipment and subcontracts; regular or ad-hoc reports on the UN-Habitat programme activities and comment on project reports and on policy documents as required.

5. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities which are within the incumbent’s expertise and experience.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated ability to prepare project documents and funding proposals ensuring that the quality of the project design and their implementation meets all partners’ expectations. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction by promoting sustainable human settlement development and related programmes, policies and strategies. Demonstrated ability to provide expert advisory services and developing and supervising the execution of priority projects and programmes in a cost effective and efficient manner. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks at the regional and national level. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.

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.

LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Architecture, Urban Planning, Development Studies, Public Administration or similar discipline relevant to sustainable urbanization and international development or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, sustainable development policy, project/programme management, resource mobilization in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

Experience in housing and urban development related programme/ projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Central and Eastern Europe is required.

Experience with design, development, deployment, and ongoing delivery of projects involving strategic planning and change management is desirable.

Experience Developing and managing large teams and country operations for generating impact at local level is desirable.

Experience working with the UN, international or regional organizations is desirable.

Experience working in conflict zones and/or non-family duty stations is desirable.

Experience working with a bilateral development agency is desirable.

Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

NOTE: "fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand), and " Knowledge of" equals a rating of " confident" in two of the four areas.

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

Special Notice This is a project post. Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.

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.

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.

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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.

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