Senior Programme Officer - Impact Hub Leader, P-5

United Nations Department of Political Affairs and Peace-building

New York, United States

Org. Setting and Reporting

The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) focuses primarily on five action areas in international peace and security, ensuring sound analysis and early warning, preventing conflict and engaging in peacemaking, managing political crises and violent conflicts, sustaining peace, and enhancing partnerships. The Department's mandate is to prevent and resolve conflict through inclusive political solutions. This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO). The Senior Programme Officer will be leading PBSO’s efforts to establish the Peacebuilding Impact Hub. The focus of this job is the establishment, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of the Peacebuilding Impact Hub, its operations and other related activities. The Senior Programme Officer works under the direct supervision of the Director and Deputy Head of PBSO/DPPA.

Responsibilities

Takes the lead to develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects, etc. for the Peacebuilding Impact Hub; directs subordinates in programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment of the Impact Hub; directs review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions.
Takes the lead on the establishment of a platform for stakeholders to exchange best practices for impact and evaluation and collaboration on peacebuilding initiatives, leads in the creation of an inclusive and up-to-date repository of knowledge, develops action plan and directs impact measurement initiatives.
Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.
Directs research and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
Coordinates policy development; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies,
Undertakes survey initiatives; guides design of data collection instruments; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc, Serves as overall editor for the Peacebuilding Impact Hub’s Global Overview Report, and production of the Peacebuilding Impact Hub’s Knowledge products.
Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on assigned topics/activities
Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and ensures preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; Guides, evaluates and mentors staff
Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.
May perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrated track record of strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills; broad knowledge of UN system policies and procedures; strong knowledge and experience with programme management and reporting; ability to review and edit the work of others; Knowledge of impact, evaluation and best practices fields, within international organizations, donor community, academia and NGOs. Demonstrated ability to form strategic partnerships and in resource mobilization. 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. 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.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of a degree or equivalent program in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required.
Experience in building strategic alliances and partnerships and resource mobilization is required.
Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Specialized expertise in Impact evaluation and data collection is desirable.
In-country experience working in conflict settings and/or peacebuilding contexts is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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