Position description
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Strategic Planning and Interagency Affairs Unit (SPIA), Public Affairs and Policy Support Branch (PAB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief or Officer in Charge of SPIA.
Responsibilities
Within assigned authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Foster a culture of results-based management (RBM) across UNODC, specifically of results-based monitoring and results-based reporting;
- Provide strategic guidance and policy advice on the development, implementation, and monitoring of UNODC global, regional, and country programmes and national projects;
- Provide substantive input to the development, implementation, audit and evaluation of assigned programmes and projects; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions;
- Lead the development of internal training material on RBM, specifically results-based monitoring and results-based reporting, and supervise roll-out and capacity building initiatives;
- Develop guidance on the use of the planning, monitoring and reporting solution (of our in-house SAP system ‘Umoja IPMR’) including through one-on-one sessions, clinics, trainings and drafting of guidance materials;
- Contribute to project/programme development, approval and revision processes as part of the Secretariat of the UNODC Programme Review Committee;
- Engage in fund-raising for activities related to results-based management and monitoring;
- Enhance the capacity of UNODC HQ and field offices’ staff in linking their programming to UN Strategic Frameworks, such as the 2030 Agenda and the Our Common Agenda;
- Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting;
- Support UNODC field office capacity to engage with UN reporting systems such as UNINFO, and advise on possibilities for UNODC’s alignment and interoperability with other UN system-wide reporting systems and reporting obligations;
- Attend external meetings, workshops and other discussion fora organized by UN agencies, donor agencies on RBM, as well as keep abreast on developments in the RBM field, particularly within the SG’s Quintet of Change UN 2.0 Initiative;
- Contribute to other Unit priorities, including Results-Based methodology in UNODC’s budgeting, institutional reporting, including the Annual Report on the UNODC Strategy, Umoja/IPMR process updates, and development of knowledge management products related to planning, monitoring and reporting;
- Perform other work-related duties as required.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the mandate of UNODC and the wider UN-system. Has good knowledge and specialization in the field of programme development and management with a focus on Results-Based Management. Has knowledge of the UN Development System Reform and experience in using system-wide reporting systems such as UN Info. Has knowledge of and specialization in substantive and functional areas with very good research and analytical skills. Is able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Has knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Is able to apply judgement in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
- Planning and 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;
- Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in public administration, international relations, social science, political science, development studies or related area is required;
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in programme management in an international context is required;
- Extensive experience in results-based management (RBM), logical framework development or review, indicator formulation and monitoring of results of multiple complex projects or programmes is required;
- Experience in using Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) for project management, specifically for monitoring and reporting, is required;
- Experience in the organisation and conducting of capacity-development activities related to RBM is desirable;
- Experience in data analytics is desirable;
- Experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization 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 United Nations official language is an advantage.
Application instructions
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