Les Nations Unies recrutent Programme Management Officer, Bangui
| Posting Title: | PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P4 |
| Job Code Title: | PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER |
| Department/Office: | United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic |
| Duty Station: | BANGUI |
| Posting Period: | 03 November 2017 – 17 November 2017 |
| Job Opening Number: | 17-Programme Management-MINUSCA-87559-F-Bangui (M) |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
Special Notice
This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA), under the MINUSCA DSRSG/RC/HC pillar, Bangui. The Programme Management Officer reports to the DSRSG-HC-RC through the Head of Integrated Office.
Responsibilities
The Integrated Office of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General/Humanitarian Coordinator/Resident Coordinator helps to coordinate UN activities in the areas of Stabilization, Rule of Law and Restoration (RoL) of State Authority (RESA) throughout the CAR Territory. It also facilitates synergies and mutualisation or resources between MINUSCA and the UN Country Team (UNCT). The Office assists the Government, local communities and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in delivering early recovery and stabilization programmes effectively, whilst also supporting the articulation of longer term development plans that build on the immediate benefits delivered by these programmes. Under the overall direction of the DSRSG/RC/HC, the Integrated Office is responsible for coordinating the Mission’s and the UNCT’s efforts in developing early recovery strategies and related programme delivery frameworks including the development of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework + (UNDAF+), donor coordination and advocacy initiatives, overseeing the Mission’s quick impact projects development and coordinating the United Nations efforts with the Government’s National Plan for Recovery and Consolidation of Peace in the CAR (RCPCA) 2017-2021. The DSRSG-RC-HC Office oversees stabilization and recovery efforts and ensures effective coordination between MINUSCA and the UN Country Team, supports close collaboration with national and international partners, and promotes coherence of effort in joint planning of activities and effective targeting and management of priority programmes to support national peace consolidation. Central to this is the ability to monitor and assess the impact of United Nations programmes on the ground, allowing the adjustment and scaling up of successful initiatives to ensure meaningful impact and equitable distribution of socio-economic gains are realised within beneficiary communities. In doing so, the Office also works closely with the other elements of MINUSCA, the Heads of Field Offices, Civil Affairs, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration, Human Rights, Gender, Justice and Corrections, Political Affairs, Security Sector Reform and Child Protection teams at both the national and regional levels.
The Programme Officer works under the direct guidance of the DSRSG-HC-RC through the Head of Integrated Office:
•Assist in managing the implementation of the Pillar’s programme of work, including through support to planning and budgetary processes;
•Coordinates policy development; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, monitors the implementation of management and policy decisions across the Pillar.
s/he will: Provide substantive inputs to the design and coordination of the stabilization and recovery frameworks; Prepare progress assessment reports; Perform other related duties
•Facilitate the development of stabilization and recovery annual work plans in close collaboration with MINUSCA sections, UN agencies and national stakeholders;
•Support the Mission’s components and partners with early recovery and stabilization initiatives. Including the liaison with government counterparts and civil society to ensure and effective and efficient identification, assessment, implementation and monitoring of Stabilization & Recovery programmes at regional level (such as Quick impact projects, Trust Funds for peace and Security in Mali and Peacebuilding Funds);
•Support the monitoring and evaluation officers in their data collection and analysis efforts;
•Manage incoming field missions and ensure that relevant field data and information is available for the DSRSG/RC/HC pillar;
•Contribute to ensuring that activities carried out by MINUSCA and UN agencies are consistent with the stabilization and recovery agenda as defined by MINUSCA, UN Agencies and the government of CAR;
•Liaise with relevant substantive sections of MINUSCA, UN Agencies, government counterparts, civil society and donors for a coordinated approach to stabilization and recovery at field level;
•Coordinate/draft summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, situation reports, briefing notes, notes to file, press communiqués, code cables and input for the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council;
•Produce, in coordination with relevant mission’s components the DSRSG/RC/HC speeches and public interventions;
•Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with mission components, the authorities, civil society, the broader UN family, donors and other national and international partners on coordination and policy matters;
Competencies
Professionalism: Proven expertise in managing and coordinating programmes to promote post-conflict recovery, socioeconomic reintegration of returnees and other war-affected populations, income generating activities, national dialogue and/or confidence-building activities. In-depth understanding of the political context supporting stabilization, peace consolidation, and early recovery. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in peacebuilding. Works to mainstream gender and to empower women in internal and external activities. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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 area of work. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;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.
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
Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Building Trust
Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear or repercussion. Manages in a deliberate and predictable way. Operates with transparency, has no hidden agenda. Places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients. Gives proper credit to others. Follows through on agreed upon actions. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, development, economics, international relations, business or public administration or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the field of political, civil or humanitarian affairs, post-conflict recovery and/or development, programme management, or a related field is required. A minimum of two years of field work coordinating interdisciplinary and multidimensional programmes and projects in a post-conflict context is desirable. Specific programmatic experience in one or more of the following areas: reintegration of conflict-affected populations, income generation/livelihood, national dialogue, and/or confidence-building/reconciliation; and direct experience in partnership building and managing projects at community and field level, are is an advantage Field experience with the UN common system (UN peacekeeping, political missions, or UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes) is desirable. Management and participation in which involve relationship building and important “mindset change” goals, would be an advantage;
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in French and English (both oral and written) is required.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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.
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