Senior Programme Management Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The position is located within the Support Partnerships Service (SPS) of the Division for Special Activities (DSA) in the Department of Operational Support (DOS) of the United Nations. DOS was established to provide comprehensive operational support advisory services and solutions to various entities across the UN Secretariat, including departments, field missions, and regional commissions. DSA is responsible for overseeing specialized operational capacities and supporting various operational requirements such as start-up, surge, transition, and liquidation. The SPS specifically focuses on maintaining and coordinating partnerships with key stakeholders, including regional organizations and governments, to facilitate operational support.

Job Overview:
The Senior Programme Management Officer will play a pivotal role in leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programs and projects within the UN framework. This position requires a strategic thinker who can direct subordinates in project development and implementation while ensuring that gender mainstreaming guidelines are integrated into all actions. The officer will be responsible for liaising with various stakeholders, identifying priorities and issues, and proposing corrective actions. The role also involves monitoring strategic support issues in UN operations and contributing to policy development. The officer will supervise the preparation of various written outputs and provide substantive support to meetings and conferences, ensuring effective collaboration with internal and external partners. Additionally, the officer will lead field missions and coordinate budget-related activities, ensuring effective utilization and development of staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Programme Management Officer will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including but not limited to: leading the development and evaluation of programs/projects; directing subordinates in project implementation; ensuring compliance with gender mainstreaming guidelines; conducting research and program evaluations; monitoring operational requirements; preparing written outputs such as reports and analyses; providing support for meetings and conferences; planning field missions; coordinating budget and funding activities; serving as a spokesperson; supervising and mentoring staff; and analyzing data to inform decision-making. The officer may also be required to perform additional duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong background in project or program management, administration, or a related area. The position requires a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience, with at least five years focused on partnership issues within international or regional organizations. Experience in providing programmatic support in field operations and contributing to crisis response efforts is essential. Candidates should also have experience in negotiating multi-stakeholder agreements and drafting policy briefings and analytical reports.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, management, economics, law, political or social sciences, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in project or program management, administration, or a related area. Candidates should have at least five years of experience working on partnership issues in an international or regional organization, along with two years of experience in providing programmatic support in field operations. Additionally, experience in contributing to the UN's system-wide response to crises or emergencies is required, as well as experience in negotiating multi-stakeholder agreements.

Languages:
English is the required working language for this position, with a minimum proficiency of UN Level III in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. French is considered a desirable language, with a minimum proficiency of UN Level II in the same areas.

Additional Notes:
The appointment is for an initial period of one year and is funded by the Peacekeeping Fund. The position is subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval, or extension of the mandate. The United Nations is committed to achieving gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply. The recruitment process adheres to the principles of efficiency, competence, and integrity, with a focus on geographic diversity. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for applicants with disabilities.