Programme Management Officer, Administration

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) forms part of the United Nations Secretariat and, like the other regional commissions, operates under the supervision of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. ESCWA comprises 21 Arab countries in Western Asia and North Africa. ESCWA provides a framework for the formulation and harmonisation of sectoral policies for member countries, a platform for congress and coordination, a home for expertise and knowledge, and an information observatory. ESCWA activities are coordinated with the divisions and main offices of the Headquarters of the United Nations, specialised agencies, and international and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States and its subsidiary bodies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council. This post is located within the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The Programme Management Officer, Administration, reports directly to the Special Assistant of the Executive Secretary and will be under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Programme Management Officer, Administration, will be responsible for the following duties:

• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant divisions in ESCWA; identifies and tracks follow-up actions; • Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources;
• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of background notes/briefs or other research activities and studies or ad hoc assignments on conflict and development;
• Provides national and local level analysis on socio-economic and political and other dynamics that have potential to impact on peace and in security and with a view to identifying appropriate entry points for conflict prevention;
• Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions;
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. drafts background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.;
• Provides substantive support to meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparing documents and presentations, etc.;
• Undertakes outreach activities; assists in the organization of Intergovernmental Meetings (IGMs), Expert Group Meetings (EGMs), workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities;
• Contributes to the substantive preparation of the Executive Secretary for global and regional high-level meetings as well as participation in ECOSOC and GA sessions and side events through i) in-depth research and analysis of socio-economic development issues and emerging concerns; ii) preparation of briefing notes, talking points and drafting presentation and speeches; iii) providing substantive backstopping to the Executive Secretary during the meetings;
• Participates in the preparation of official missions, including preparation of background documentation, drafting mission summaries, etc.;
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, law, business administration, management, economics or a related field, is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in international affairs, legal affairs, project or programme management, administration, economic development, collection, compilation and analysis of data, or related area, is required.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. In addition, Arabic is a working language at ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Fluency in French is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

Source: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/233181?language=en