Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Description of Task
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Director of the assigned Office, The Programme Management Officer will perform the following tasks:
1. Act as the programme/project focal point of the office by performing the following tasks:
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programmes/projects;
• Monitor and analyze programme/project development and implementation at all stages, including the analysis of implementation difficulties and initiate remedial action;
• Provide periodic progress reports on the programmes/projects’ implementation, including fund utilization;
• Review, prepare and provide inputs to relevant documents and reports related to programmes/projects;
• Identify resource needs and participate in the development of resource mobilization strategy;
• Liaise with relevant offices of the Commission; identify and track follow-up actions;
• Lead and participate in planning accountability missions and provide guidance to consultants, government officials and draft mission summaries and reports;
• Coordinate activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, contracts such as Letter of Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, reports &financial statements) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, progress reports).
2. Provide substantive/technical support to the office by performing the following tasks:
• Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources;
• Assist in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies;
• Undertake survey initiatives; design data collection tools; review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions;
• Organize & prepare various written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc;
• Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc;
• Initiate and coordinate outreach activities; conduct training workshops, seminars, etc; make presentations on assigned topics/activities;
• Provide logistical and other types of support to ensure smooth running of the office, meetings/workshops/conferences etc;
3. Perform any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Establish and maintain relationships with various ECA offices as well as counterparts, senior officers, and technical staff in relevant Secretariat units and in UN funds, programs and other UN specialized agencies; Representatives and officials in national governments, international organizations, consultants.

Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent
Educational additional comments
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, public administration, or related field is required. A PhD in a relevant field would be an advantage.
Required experience: 180 Months

Experience remark
A minimum of 15 (fifteen) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, or related area, is required. Experience in Programmes/projects design, management and reporting using results framework is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in development programme administration and management, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Language skills
• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Development programme management
Area of expertise details
• Experience in project or programme management, administration, or related area, is required. Experience in programmes/projects design, management and reporting using results framework is desirable.
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Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 35 years old. Applicants must nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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Application deadline: 05 July 2021
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