Programme Manager

Dutystation: New York, United States of America

Functional responsibilities

The role of the Programme Manager focuses on alignment ofthe UN Global Pulse Network projects and activities with the priorities of the‘UN 2.0’ vision outlined in the Secretary-General’s report ‘Our Common Agenda’and other leadership priorities. As part of the alignment function, the ProgrammeManager serves in the Technical Secretariat of the UN Global Pulse NetworkMulti-Partner Trust Fund, providing essential support to the fund’s governance,reporting, and resources processes as defined in the Terms of Reference of theFund.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior PortfolioManager, UN Technology Support Services, and in close coordination with the UN2.0 Programme Lead of the project partner, the UN Executive Office of theSecretary-General, the incumbent will execute the following duties:

1. UN Global Pulse strategic planning and thought leadership

2. UN Global Pulse leadership alignment

3. Technical Secretariat for the UN Global Pulse fund

4. Project and team coordination.

1.UN Global Pulse Strategic Planning and ThoughtLeadership

• Coordinate and develop innovative strategic products for the implementation of the UN 2.0 vision, including relevant analyses, testing, and validation of assumptions, e.g. as part of action plans, roadmaps, and starter kits
• Ensure alignment of strategic products with multiple stakeholders across the UN system to validate assumptions and strengthening adoption of UN 2.0
• Proactively identify opportunities for catalytic implementation projects in support of the UN 2.0 vision, including e.g. campaigns, fellowships, or awards
• Liaise with UN 2.0 focal points and UN 2.0 communities of practice across the UN System to support UN 2.0 implementation progress and gather support for joint action across entities

2. UN Global Pulse leadership alignment

• Serve as liaison between the Operational Steering Committee chair and the UN Global Pulse leadership team, ensuring appropriate flow of information, ongoing strategic alignment, and joint direction
• Prepare, facilitate, and continuously improve team coordination formats, including leadership team meetings, project update meetings, and monthly all-hands Town Hall meetings for the Global Pulse network
• Prepare and facilitate annual Global Pulse leadership team retreat including retrospective, visioning, and alignment on joint priorities
• Increase the visibility of Global Pulse results and offers among UN system senior leaders, especially among participating entities of the UN Global Pulse Network fund
• Actively contribute to partnership coordination and resource mobilization for the network

3. Technical Secretariat for the UN GlobalPulse fund

• Serve as Technical Secretariat focal point for the UN Global Pulse Network fund, ensuring delivery of secretariat functions as defined in the UN Global Pulse Network Terms of Reference
• Support the preparation of all UN Global Pulse governance mechanisms, including the operational steering committee and innovation advisory group
• Coordinate with all UN Global Pulse project teams for the timely delivery of project reports, in close alignment with the UN Global Pulse MEL team

4. Project and team management

• Work closely with the leadership team and with counterparts at Regional Office to secure sufficient and relevant staffing for the network alignment project team to best deliver on planned activities.
• Supervise team members and support them in advancing their career development.
• Ensure regular team communication and joint activities are in place to foster a positive team spirit and relationships to Global Pulse and UN 2.0 teams.
• Liaise and manage relationships with relevant senior experts and consultants to ensure delivery of set objectives to achieve the office and network priorities in the area of innovation capability and scaling.

Impact of Results
The Programme Manager directly impacts onachievement of project results by adhering to project management methods andstrategies, reducing risks, cutting costs and improving success rates. This consequently reinforces the visibilityand image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services andmanagement and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice insustainable development and project services.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

* FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in Economics, Sociology, Political Science or related fields is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with 2 additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in strategic advisory and/or programme/portfolio management.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in the private sector.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in international organizations.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in support of initiatives in innovation, data, digital, foresight and/or behavioural science skills and culture.

Desired Experience:The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply

• Support to senior leaders and decision-makers in development settings.
• Design of and/or support to programmatic governance and pooled funding mechanisms.
• Design and implementation of large-scale communications campaigns, including events and social media.
• Strong skills with IT and analytical tools such as MS Excel, Python, and generative AI tools.
• Experience with UN operational processes and procedures including procurement, HR, financing, and managing pro bono partnerships.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English (write, read, speak) is required.
• Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.