Programme Management Specialist

negotiable / YEAR Expires in 1 week

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United Nations Office for Project Services Programme Management Specialist Ukraine UNOPS Jobs 2024

United Nations Office for Project Services looking for “Programme Management Specialist”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 18-Jul-24.

The United Nations Office for Project Services has published a job vacancy announcement on 04/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Programme Management Specialist to be based in Kyiv , Ukraine. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: United Nations Office for Project Services

Job Title: Programme Management Specialist

Duty Station: Kyiv , Ukraine

Country: Ukraine

Application Deadline: 18-Jul-24

 

Responsibilities:

1. Programme Development, Planning, and Coordination
  • Assist the Deputy Portfolio Manager and Senior Portfolio Manager in ensuring work plans are accurately budgeted and resourced.
  • Support the management team in translating strategies into implementation plans and monitoring mechanisms.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders in-country and at HQ to ensure aligned and coherent planning and implementation processes.

2. Resource Mobilization and Monitoring

  • Monitor donor funding cycles and Ukrainian government policies to identify potential areas of intervention.
  • Stay informed on mine action, UN Resident Coordinator policies, and cross-cutting priorities such as gender, diversity, conflict sensitivity, sustainability, and environment.
  • Assist in the preparation of programme documents, including concept notes, proposals, and associated budgets.
  • Support the drafting and review of funding agreements and other project documents.

3. Programme Management Support

  • Help analyse funding agreements, develop compliance plans, and establish monitoring frameworks.
  • Assist in reviewing scopes of work for procurement processes to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
  • Track programme results, alert management of any deviations, and prepare necessary reports.
  • Facilitate communication between the Country Programme office and HQ teams to support compliance and implementation of policies and standards.

4. Stakeholder Coordination and Inter-agency Collaboration

  • Support the implementation of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle and associated funding and monitoring mechanisms.
  • Assist in developing communication strategies linked to resource mobilization to maximize impact and outreach.
  • Prepare talking points, briefing notes, presentations, and speeches for official meetings and events.

5. Knowledge and Document Management

  • Maintain records of programme files and other necessary documents.
  • Implement relevant standards, tools, and templates to manage programme and project development.
  • Identify, record, and share best practices and innovative approaches to improve programme performance.

6. People Management (if applicable)

  • Assist in the effective planning, recruitment, and development of a flexible workforce.
  • Foster a positive work environment respectful of both men and women.

 

Requirements: 

 

  • Education

 

  • Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) with 5 years of relevant experience.
  • University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with 7 years of relevant experience.

Work Experience

  • Relevant experience includes progressive experience in programme/project development or management in either public or private sector organizations.

Language Skills

  • Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required.
  • Fluency in Ukrainian is desirable.

 

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

 

Kyiv, Ukraine