Programme Management Officer temporary

Monitors and analyzes relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
Acts as focal point to liaise with counterparts at RCNYO as well as other regional commissions and coordinate the provision of internal substantive support to Executive Secretary.
Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources related to the substantive and organizational coordination of the regional commissions.
Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends,.
Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses; identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
Organizes and prepares written outputs, such as draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies as well as inputs to publications.
Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, including conferences, by proposing agenda topics, identifying participants and preparing documents and presentations.
Performs other duties as required.
• Teamwork
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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.
EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field is required.
A relevant first-level university degree in the above fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required.
Experience working in regional commissions is desirable.
Work experience in planning and coordination such as in planning office or front office is desirable.
Experience in programme planning, and capacity building is desirable.
Experience in policy matters on the delegation of authority framework and implementation of inter-agency cooperation activities is desirable.
LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
AssessmentQualified applicants may be evaluated through a competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
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• Job skills required
Management, Teamwork