Programme Management Officer - Temporary Job Opening

Org. Setting and ReportingThe UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to delivery more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an independent UN Resident Coordinator – the Representative of the UN Secretary-General and the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System at the country level – support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc • Advises the RC as co-chair of the SC on strategic priorities, programmatic and financial allocations (based on the inputs of inter-agency working groups, if applicable). • Provides logistical and operational support to the SC, including recording minutes and ensuring they are made available to all stakeholders. • Organizes calls for proposals and appraisal processes. • Ensures the monitoring of the operational risks and Fund performance. • Consolidates annual and final narrative reports provided by the POs and share with the SC for review as well as with AA for preparation of consolidated narrative and financial reports, • Facilitates collaboration and communication between POs to ensure programs are implemented effectively. • Liaises with the AA on fund administration business processes, including funds transfer requests and project or Fund extensions and project or Fund closure. • Reviews / coordinate technical review and clear proposals prior to submission to the SC, so that a focus on gender equality and women’s rights is integrated into the projects and specifically at least 15% or more of resources are allocated to programmes where gender equality is a principal objective. Ensure the Fund’s projects have a gender marker. • Submits final project reports to the AA for operational closure. • Monitors and analyzes financial closure, ensuring that projects are operationally closed within 18 months from their operational closure. • Actively supports the RC and the SC in resource mobilization for the Fund. • Supports the conceptualization and implementation of communication and visibility activities of the Fund. • Undertakes outreach activities; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities • Collect and analyze 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. • Organizes High-level Strategic Dialogues, prepare agenda and background documents, including minutes of the meeting. • Liaises with UN agencies receiving parallel funding from donors to prepare consolidated mid-year and annual progress updates to the Strategic Dialogue Forum. • In collaboration with UN agencies and the UN Communications Group, conceptualize and implement communication and visibility activities of results achieved. • Performs other duties as required. CompetenciesPROFESSIOANLISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to programme management, sustainable development or other specialized field. 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 analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in one of the following: finance, environment, sustainable development, social sciences or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable. (perhaps you may wish to change this but we are trying to add more language on UN 2.0). Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in the area of partnership development, programme management, banking and/or investment, for example in client-facing teams and/or developing sustainable finance activities, or regulatory engagement on sustainable finance, or related area is required Experience working with the international and/or private finance sector, including with banks, institutional investors, NGOs and others is required. Experience in developing work programs for a variety of private or public stakeholders is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. \"Fluency equals a rating of \"Fluent\" in all four areas (read, speak, write and understand) and \"Knowledge of\" equals a rating of \"Confident\" in two of the four areas. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special NoticeThis position is temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 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