Deadline is on 10th October 2023 | Programme Management Officer Human Settlements Job Vacancy In Nairobi | UN Careers
- A PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICER, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, P4 position is available.
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Position Title: Human Settlements Program Management Office -
United Nations Human Settlements Programme Department/Office - Station of duty: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: October 10 through September 27, 2023
- Human Settlements-UN-HABITAT-216524-R-Nairobi (R) Position Number
- Personnel Exercise None
- Integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity are among the tenets of the United Nations
- Programme Management Officer Human Settlements Job Vacancy
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Responsibilities
•Develops, implements, assesses, and ensures efficient leadership and management of significant projects and teams; exhibits prompt delivery of outputs in compliance with overarching goals and guidelines in support of Subprogramme 3, Strengthened Climate Action and Improved Urban Environment. Supports collaborations with United Nations sister agencies, international, regional, and local urban stakeholders, as well as intergovernmental processes and meetings that are required to be held in relation to the Subprogramme. •Takes the helm of important programs like the Sustainable Urban Resilience for the Next Generation (SURGe) initiative, which was launched at COP27, and ensures strong communication and engagement with Member States. It also takes the lead in identifying important problems and creating well-thought-out, creative solutions to solve them.
•Acts as a persuasive spokesman both within and publicly and builds trusting relationships with key stakeholders. implements internal procedures related to Subprogramme 3, such as the Environmental Management System and Social and Environmental Safeguards System of UN-Habitat.
•Develops, implements, and evaluates assigned programs/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes program/project development and implementation; reviews pertinent documents and reports; identifies issues and problems that need to be addressed and starts corrective actions; coordinates with pertinent parties; ensures follow-up actions.
•Works with the client to complete consulting assignments by helping to create the action plan that will be used to manage the change and arranging and facilitating workshops and other interactive sessions.
•Researches, evaluates, and displays data obtained from various sources.
•Coordinates the formulation of policy, including the study and analysis of problems and trends, the creation of assessments or other research projects.
•Coordinates North-South cooperation as well as training and knowledge sharing.
•Creates survey ideas; plans data gathering methods; evaluates, examines, and deciphers replies; identifies issues; and drafts findings.
•Organizes and prepares textual outputs, including portions of reports and studies, background papers in draft form, analyses, input for publishing, etc.
•Offers substantive support for consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., by suggesting agenda items, choosing attendees, putting together materials and presentations, etc.
•Starts and oversees outreach initiatives; runs seminars, workshops, and other types of training; and gives presentations on certain subjects or activities.
•Leads and/or takes part in big, complex field missions, giving direction to outside consultants, government representatives, and other parties, and creating mission summaries, among other things.
•Coordinates budget funding-related tasks (programme/project planning and submission, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and creates pertinent paperwork (pledging, work schedule, budget for program, etc.).
•Supports data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting by gathering and analyzing data to find trends or patterns and providing insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports utilizing data visualization techniques.
•Conducts any additional tasks that may be assigned.
Competencies
•PROFESSIONALISM: Expertise and comprehension of theories, concepts, and methods pertinent to a given industry, job function, or other specialized discipline. Ability to recognize problems, analyze them, and take part in their solution. the capacity to collect data using a variety of techniques. Conceptual analytic and evaluative abilities are necessary to carry out independent research and analysis. These skills include knowledge with and practice using a variety of research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases. the capacity to plan one’s own work, use judgment in the context of given responsibilities, and balance competing priorities. demonstrates professional competence and subject matter mastery; is diligent and effective in meeting commitments, adhering to deadlines, and producing results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; demonstrates perseverance when faced with difficult problems or challenges; and maintains composure under pressure. assumes responsibility for incorporating gender ideas and making sure that men and women participate equally in all aspects of the workforce. the capacity to read data and analyze it in order to support decision-making, and then communicate the resulting knowledge to management.
•COMMUNICATION: Uses language, tone, style, and format that are appropriate for the audience; communicates openly and effectively in both spoken and written form; listens to others, accurately interprets their messages, and appropriately responds; asks clarifying questions and shows an interest in having two-way communication.
•EMPOWERING OTHERS: Assigns responsibilities, makes expectations clear, and grants staff members autonomy in crucial facets of their work. encourages people to set difficult objectives. holds other people responsible for doing tasks that fall under their purview. sincerely values the knowledge and suggestions of every employee. demonstrates gratitude and honors accomplishments and hard work. involves other people in decision-making that has an impact on them.
•PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed-upon strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as necessary; allots the appropriate amount of time and resources for finishing work; anticipates risks and accounts for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; utilizes time effectively.
Education
- Master’s degree or its equivalent in urban planning, environmental management, climate change management, or a similar discipline from an advanced university.
- The advanced university degree may be substituted with a first-level university degree and two (2) more years of relevant experience.
- It would be ideal to successfully complete both degree-granting and non-degree data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs.
Experience at Work
- It takes at least seven years of steadily increasing responsibility in project or program management, administration, or a similar field.
- It is necessary to have experience creating and implementing urban planning, urban climate change, and related projects.
- It would be ideal to have previous leadership, management, mentoring, development, and evaluation experience.
- Experience implementing environmental or climate change policies, guidelines, and standards at the national or organizational level is preferred.
- It would be ideal if you had experience planning and carrying out initiatives relating to environmental, social, or organizational compliance with the law.
- It would be ideal if you have experience in training, institutional reform, or capacity development with an emphasis on sustainable urban development.
- Experience addressing women’s rights or gender mainstreaming is preferred.
- Experience in data analytics or a related field of at least two (2) years is preferred.
Languages
- The working languages of the United Nations Secretariat are English and French. English proficiency is necessary for the role advertised. It is advantageous to be familiar with another official UN language.
- NOTE: “Fluency” equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, and understand), and “Knowledge of” is a rating of “confident” in two of the four.
Assessment
- An assessment exercise and a competency-based interview may both be used to evaluate competent individuals.
Particular Notice
- The original appointment time for this job is one (1) year, although it may be extended.
- In order to be considered for this position, candidates from the following Member States, as of 30 June 2023, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, China, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Israel, Japan, Kiribati
- All personnel are required to shift regularly to new functions throughout their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. personnel members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her.
- Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for this post as the United Nations Secretariat is dedicated to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its employees.
- Individual Contractors and Consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat within the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are not eligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service, and at least six months must have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application.
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