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Senior Programme Mnangement Officer

Apply and work as Senior Programme Mnangement Officer at UN-OHCHR

“OHCHR” stands for Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and is a part of United Nations agencies that serves as the principal global advocate for the promotion and protection of human rights. OHCHR founded in 1993, operates under the UN General Assembly and is headed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights. This global office works to address human rights violations, provide assistance to governments and civil society in promoting and protecting human rights, and raise awareness about international human rights standards. OHCHR is playing a crucial role in monitoring and reporting on human rights issues worldwide, supporting the implementation of human rights treaties, and engaging with various stakeholders to advance the global human rights agenda.

What are the advantages that come with being employed at UN-OHCHR :

  • Engaging in meaningful work has the power to impact deserving individuals positively.
  • 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: Senior Programme Mnangement Officer
Unit: UN-OHCHR
Job Place: Geneva
Deadline: May 22, 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

  • 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 two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experiences:

  • A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required.
  • At least 10 years of field experience is desirable.
  • Working experience in programme management, including funding and human resources, of large-scale projects or programmes is desirable.
  • Experience working on interagency or inter-organizational cooperation issues is desirable.

Languages:

  • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
  • For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
  • Fluency in another United Nations official language is also required.

Key Responsibilities Career:

  • Takes the lead to develop, implement, evaluate and supervise the Programme Support Unit (PSU) of FOTCD including annual budgeting and planning of the Division.
  • 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 as it relates to programme management within the Division; 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. as they relate to programme management within the Division.
  • Directs programme management support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
  • Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
  • Coordinates activities related to programme management, 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, as it relates to programme management of the Division.
  • Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; Guides, evaluates and mentors staff

“The deadline for opportunity is May 22, 2024”

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