Org. Setting and Reporting

This position functions under the general supervision of the Principal Officer in the Division for Special Activities (DSA) in the Department of Operational Support. It is funded under a project to strengthen operational support cooperation between integrated peace operations and United Nations country teams. In this context, the UN Sustainable Development Group is implementing a UN system wide efficiency roadmap to strengthen cooperation in operational support mechanisms. The roadmap includes a workstream to examine how operational support mechanisms and services can be shared and scaled in high risk/crisis countries, the majority of which have peace operations deployed. The goal of the project is increase the level of engagement and participation of integrated peace operations in the UNSDG efficiency agenda, and leverage their comparative advantages in operational support to promote the nexus between peace and development and accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The project will focus on the integrated mission settings in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Somalia, South Sudan and Iraq. Within DSA, this position will work in an integrated manner with, and support the Resource Planning and Analysis Section (RPAS) in their overall responsibilities to support the UNSDG efficiency agenda.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Develop a concept note and set of operating procedures to guide the engagement of peace operations in the UNSDG efficiency agenda with a specific focus on scaling shared operational support services between the peace operation and the UN country team. • Provides overall/cross-cutting roadmap monitoring and implementation support across the seven countries including follow up visits, consultative Services, identifying participants, and engaging with headquarters-based counterparts in the Secretariat and key Agencies, Funds and Programmes to address policy and other issues/ challenges as they arise. • Initiates, coordinates and delivers workshops, seminars, etc.; between integrated missions and the UN Country Team (Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Mali, Libya, Somalia, and South Sudan) to map opportunities and challenges and agree on a joint roadmap for each setting. • Initiates develops and implements a capacity development program consisting of best practices and guidance on the DOS knowledge gateway as well as a series of knowledge sharing virtual seminars, etc. • Support at the country level, to the implementation of any new global operational support cooperation initiatives within the overall efficiency agenda that emerge over the course of the project. • Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change. • Leads and/or participates in field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, headquarters-based counterparts and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. 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. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education

An Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, management, finance, human resource, programme management, supply chain, law, ICT or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, finance, human resource, programme management, supply chain, law, ICT or a related field is required. • Experience in delivering workshops and developing guidance and best practice toolkits is required. • Experience working on operational support cooperation between integrated peace missions and UN country teams is desirable. • Experience in supporting the implementation of new operational support initiatives in field locations including change management is desirable. • Experience in using data and analytics to develop performance measures and models is desirable. • Experience in developing and maintaining online resource hubs, and providing support to governance bodies is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.