Deadline is 4th November 2023 | Programme Management Officer Job Vacancy In Entebbe Uganda | UN Careers
- Program Management Officer, P3 (Posting Title
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Department/Office: Department of Peace Operations Job Code: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICER - Station of duty: ENTEBBE
- Posting Dates: September 21, 2023 through November 4, 2023
- Program Management-DPO-217253-R-Entebbe (O) Position Number 23
- Personnel Exercise None
- Integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity are among the tenets of the United Nations
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Responsibilities
The Programme Management Officer will be in charge of the following tasks as part of their delegated authority:
- Assists in monitoring and analyzing program/project development and execution; participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned projects relevant to EO/IED threat mitigation and related capacity building projects. Review pertinent reports and documents; identify issues and problems that need to be fixed; suggest corrective actions related to EOD and IED Threat Mitigation support for Troop Contributing Countries and Peacekeeping Missions; coordinate with pertinent parties; and identify and monitor follow-up actions.
- Gathers data from a variety of sources, does research on it, and delivers the findings.
- Contributes to the creation of training programs and policies by reviewing and analyzing trends and problems, creating evaluations, and participating in other research projects and studies.
- Creates a variety of written products, such as background papers, analyses, reports, study sections, contributions to publications, etc.
- Offers substantive support for conferences, meetings, and other events, such as by suggesting agenda items, locating attendees, creating documents and presentations, etc.
- Engages in outreach initiatives; leads training workshops, seminars, etc., with the assistance of stakeholder partnerships to support the goals of training standardization across many organizations; delivers presentations on the topics/activities that have been given to them.
- Takes part in or oversees field missions, providing technical and training assistance to all UN P/TCCs, UNMAS field programs, and regional training facilities in Africa, Europe, and Asia, as well as providing direction to outside consultants, government representatives, and other parties and writing mission summaries, among other things.
- Plans and organizes budget and funding-related activities (program/project planning and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and creates relevant paperwork (pledging, work plans, budgets, etc.).
- Performs additional tasks as needed.
Competencies
Professionalism:
comprehension and knowledge of ideas, concepts, and methods related to mine action, EOD, and IEDs. 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. males in all professions.
Teamwork:
Work cooperatively with coworkers to accomplish organizational goals; elicit input by genuinely appreciating others’ opinions and skills; be open to learning from others; put team goals ahead of personal ones; support and follow final group decisions, even when they may not entirely reflect own position; share credit for team successes and take joint responsibility for team failures.
Organizing & Planning:
Clear goals that are in line with agreed-upon strategies are developed, priority activities and tasks are identified, priorities are adjusted as necessary, an appropriate amount of time and resources are allotted for work completion, risks are anticipated and contingencies are allowed for when planning, plans are monitored, and adjustments are made as needed, and time is used effectively.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a similar discipline. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience at Work
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or similar area is required.
- At least two years of experience in programme management in mine action, security sector reform, DDR, stabilization or humanitarian response is necessary.
- It is necessary to have experience creating in-depth reports, guidelines, standards, and/or training materials.
- It would be ideal to have prior experience working in a multicultural or multinational setting.
- It would be ideal to have prior experience working in a peace operation or other comparable international field operation.
- Experience reducing IED/EO threats and/or working in mine action is preferred.
Languages
- The working languages of the United Nations Secretariat are English and French. English proficiency in both oral and written forms is necessary for the advertised roles. It is advantageous to be familiar with another official UN language.
Assessment
- An assessment exercise and a competency-based interview may both be used to evaluate competent individuals.
Particular Notice
- This position is funded for a year. The mandate may be extended or finances may become available before the appointment may be extended.
- Employees are governed by the Secretary-General’s decisions and are subject to his or her assignments. All employees are expected to transition into new roles at various points in their careers in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
- The UN Secretariat is dedicated to attaining gender parity among its employees. Women who are interested in the post are particularly encouraged to apply.
- In accordance with section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates hired through the young professionals program who have not worked at their original assignment for at least two years are unable to apply for this post.
- At the United Nations, the requirement to ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, competence, and integrity, with adequate respect for geographic diversity, is the primary priority in the recruitment and employment of staff. On the basis of qualifications and organizational needs, all hiring decisions are made. The United Nations is dedicated to fostering an environment of respect between all people. Regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, culture, ethnicity, or handicap, the UN recruits and hires personnel. When requested and specified in the application, reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities may be given to facilitate participation in the hiring process.
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