Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) in Nairobi, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Assistant Programme Officer will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC ROEA Regional Representative and the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, Office of the Regional Representative.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Assistant Programme Management Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Stakeholder Engagement: • Develop partnerships with the UN Agencies, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNODC, countries needs and donors’ priorities. • Conduct thorough analysis and research into the political, social and economic situation in the region and preparation of substantive inputs to Country Common Assessments, United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks, and other UN Country Team products in the region. • Identify strategic areas for cooperation, support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned with relevant stakeholders, which are aligned with UNODC global strategies. • Analyse and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identify opportunities for initiation of new projects, actively contribute to the overall office effort in resource mobilization. • Maintain regular contact with relevant authorities when required/decided to learn about national development goals and priorities. • Participate in M&E networks and share knowledge and experiences with other UN agencies and NGOs. 2. Design and Implementation of M&E Systems, knowledge management and resource mobilization: • Coordinate the development of the annual reports of the UNODC Programme, including on the Sustainable Development Goals, gender, youth empowerment, disability inclusion, and human rights. • Provide oversight to the monitoring & evaluation, and audits at UNODC ROEA offices, and follow up on audit recommendations. • Coordinate and support the research, analysis and data collection related initiatives in the region. • In close collaboration with programme team, promote knowledge management to ensure access to available knowledge platforms and facilitate organizational learning. • Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice. • Develop and utilize data collection tools, methodologies, and guidelines. • Ensure that M&E activities are aligned with UNODC’s overall strategic objectives and donor requirements. • Support the UNODC ROEA teams in designing and revising logical frameworks, theories of change, and results frameworks as needed. • Contribute to organization of trainings for the operations/ programme staff on relevant issues. • Assist in the development of capacity of colleagues through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training. • Advise the Regional Representative in designing and driving the partnerships, resource mobilization at country and regional level to contribute to results in achievement of the SDGs. • Provide substantive inputs into the development of proposals and relevant guidance based on lessons learned through past evaluations and knowledge products. • Review and provide feedback on results and M&E sections of proposals, upon request by and in collaboration with programme managers. • Contribute to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Document requirements and background information used for data analysis. • Perform other work-related duties, as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the area of responsibility related issues. Has practical knowledge of results-based management, donor reporting and programme/project development. Has strong knowledge of the issues in the relevant area and understanding of major programme management issues. Is able to effectively interact with governments and cooperating institutions. Is able to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has strong analytical and good drafting and communication skills, both oral and written. Has ability to explain and defend difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to staff, senior officials and other stakeholders. Has 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. 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, including other UN entities, 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& 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.

Education

A first level university degree in international development, international relations, political science, social sciences or a related field is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in project management is required. Relevant work experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments is required. Responsible experience of working especially in the area of preventing and countering transnational organized crime and illicit trafficking, addressing drug use, increasing treatment of drug use disorders and preventing HIV/AIDS, and supporting research, trend analysis, policy, advocacy and forensics is desirable. Work experience with international organizations, in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency with good drafting ability is required.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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