Position: Associate Programme Management Officer -United Nations (Deadline July 2024)

Associate Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is dedicated to promoting socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the aim of ensuring adequate shelter for all. This position is situated in the Regional Programme Division at UN-Habitat headquarters in Nairobi, reporting directly to the Director of the Regional Programme. The incumbent will be tasked with various responsibilities outlined below.

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Responsibilities

• Client Engagement: Collaborate with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects.
• Programme Monitoring: Monitor and analyze specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation, identifying issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Documentation and Coordination: Review relevant documents and reports, identify problems, liaise with relevant parties, and coordinate follow-up actions with regional and country offices.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations, and activities, collecting, analyzing, and presenting statistical data and other information from diverse sources.
• Policy Support: Provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including analyzing emerging issues and trends, and participating in evaluations or research activities.
• Consulting Assistance: Assist in performing consulting assignments by planning and facilitating workshops, interactive sessions, and developing action plans for change management.
• Data Management: Design data collection tools, review and analyze responses, identify problems/issues, and prepare preliminary conclusions.

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• Written Outputs: Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, such as draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports, and studies.
• Meeting Support: Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative meetings and conferences, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, and handling logistics.
• Outreach and Training: Undertake outreach activities, participate in the development of training workshops and seminars, and make presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Field Missions: Participate in field missions, providing substantive and administrative support and assisting in data collection.
• Budget Coordination: Coordinate activities related to budget funding, including programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, and financial statements.
• Partnership Development: Identify opportunities for new programme/project development, joint programming with UN agencies, and strategic partnerships.
• Division Coordination: Support the coordination work of the Division, including organizing meetings, collecting country profiles, writing reports, and other ad-hoc coordination tasks.
• Data Analysis: Contribute to the collection, analysis, and visualization of data to support data-driven planning, decision-making, and reporting.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, and approaches in social science, business administration, management, international relations, economics, or urban development. Ability to analyze and resolve issues, conduct research, and apply judgment in planning and prioritizing work. Strong analytical and evaluative skills, with the ability to convey information effectively to management. Commitment to gender equality and inclusion in all work areas.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals, valuing others’ ideas and expertise, and supporting team decisions.
• Planning & Organizing: Strong planning and organizing skills, with the ability to set clear goals, prioritize activities, allocate resources effectively, and monitor and adjust plans as necessary.

Education

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in social science, business administration, management, international relations, economics, urban development, or a related field. A first-level university degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Work Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, administration, or a related area.
• Experience in project development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring in the area of sustainable urban development at the regional and/or country level.
• Programming experience with Integrated Development Environments in a UN entity or international organization.
• Experience in information and data collection, analysis, documentation, and administration is desirable.
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable, particularly for candidates who have successfully completed the Young Professionals Programme (YPP) or held a P-1 position with a related degree.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview.

Job Opening ID: 235386
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: Human Settlements
Category and Level: Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted: Jun 12, 2024
Deadline: Jul 26, 2024

Special Notice

• This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.
• Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and may be assigned to different functions periodically.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Nairobi is classified as a level B family duty station.

No Fee

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through the UN Careers website and ensure that all required information is completed and up to date in the candidate profile form. Online applications should be submitted well before the deadline stated in the job opening.

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