Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Programme Planning Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Develops, plans, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation in cross-cutting operational support response in start-up, surge, transition, liquidation and crisis preparedness/response of client entities; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions. • Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by developing plans, coordinating processes across DOS divisions and other UN entities and developing operational support concepts. • Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources. • Coordinates operational support guidance development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. • Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions. • Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to the Secretary General’s reports, reports/documentations to intergovernmental legislative, budgetary and oversight bodies, strategic decision briefs, and correspondence to various stakeholders. • Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. • Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. • Coordinates/facilitates activities related to funding as required. • Performs other duties as required.

Competencies:

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to operational support planning. 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. • CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education:

An Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in logistics, business administration, management, international relations, economics or a related field is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification: Certification in PRINCE2, PMP or other similar project management certification is desirable.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. • A minimum of two years in the last three years of experience in start-up, surge, transition, drawdown, liquidation or crisis preparedness/response of a field entity of an international organization is required. • A minimum of two years in the last three years of experience in cross-cutting operational support is required. • A minimum of one year of experience in a field location of an international organization is required. • Experience in drafting reports for intergovernmental legislative bodies, and provision of support to budgetary and oversight bodies in an international organization is required. • Experience in the development of crisis contingency plan or business continuity plans in cross-cutting operational support 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 desrable.