UNDGC stands for United Nations Department of Global Communications, is a part of United Nations agencies that responsible for promoting global understanding and support for the organization’s goals and activities.It is known as the Department of Public Information “DPI”, it was renamed in 2019 to reflect its evolving role in the digital age.UNDGC utilizes various communication tools including traditional media, social media, and outreach programs, for engaging with the global public, raising awareness about pressing international issues, and fostering collaboration between the UN and its diverse stakeholders. This global department is playing a crucial role in enhancing the transparency and accessibility of UN initiatives, aiming to build a more informed and involved global community.
What are the advantages come with being employed at UNDGC :
- Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
- Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
- Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Associate Programme Management Officer
- Unit: UNDGC
- Job Place: New York
- Deadline: 11, January, 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business/public administration, management, economics or a related field is required.
Work Experiences:
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, administration, youth development/empowerment or related area is required.
- Experienced in inter-agency/inter-governmental coordination on youth issues, and designing, planning and implementing youth programmes is required.
- Current knowledge of sustainable development, global youth policy outlook and trends is required.
- Experience in youth-related evidence generation and research is desirable.
- Prior experience in working on youth programming within the UN is desirable.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the positions advertised, fluency in either language is required; and knowledge of the other is desirable.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Key Responsibilities Career:
- Works with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of assigned programmes/projects;
- Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities, including collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
- Provides substantive support for coordination and monitoring functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in research activities and studies.
- Assists in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
- Assists with design of data collection tools, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses; identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.
- Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
- Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings and conferences including proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, and handling logistics.
- Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, and seminars; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
- Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, and data collection.
“The deadline for opportunity is 11, January, 2024”
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