Senior Programme Management Officer at United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Job Description

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is a United Nations body established in December by the General Assembly to strengthen the international response to complex emergencies and natural disasters

Responsibilities

 Within delegated authority, the Senior Programme Adviser (50% part-time) will be responsible for the following duties: Supports the Special Adviser in advising Resident Coordinators/Humanitarian Coordinators in political/peace mission settings (specifically Somalia, South Sudan, Central African Republic and Sudan) in convening the UN system to support governments in developing solutions strategies and development financing possibilities. Advise on resolving any recurring operational dilemmas as required. Collects and shares best practices vis-à-vis : National coordination systems ; National Data collection/analysis systems; Local UN coordination, planning and reporting arrangements; Linkages between Solution Strategies and HRPs and DCFs; Linkages between Solution Strategies and HNOs and CCAs Leads the preparation of a UN system-wide approach document under the HLCP/CEB Task Force on internal displacement. The document will elaborate: i) the substantive content of the approach and its synergies with other relevant sectors; and ii) a proposed UN support architecture moving forward and relevant enablers (e.g. mandates, financing etc). Leads the drafting and finalization of a “Guidance on Solutions to Internal Displacement for UN Country Teams and Humanitarian Country Teams” document, including the design and technical preparation of any related system-wide consultation processes. This Guidance is expected to also be consulted with Inter-Agency Standing Committee and UN Sustainable Development Group membership. Elaborates a light strategy document that articulates the transition of relevant functions from the Special Adviser’s mandate to the Resident Coordinator system/Development Coordination Office.

Requirements

Competencies

 Professionalism: Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment 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. 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 & 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. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

 Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, international development is required. A first-level degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted

 Work Experience

 A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. Previous work experience with the UN common system organization and/or other multilateral organisations is required. Experience is working in a Resident Coordinator’s office and/or in developing Common Country Asessments (CCAs)/UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs) is required. Previous experience in nurturing and curating multi-stakeholder partnerships for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within and outside the UN system is desirable.