Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 11, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Posting Title: Programme Management Officer, (2 posts), P3
Job Code Title: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Department/Office: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Duty Station: LUSAKA_ISC
Posting Period: 05 February 2021 - 06 March 2021
Job Opening Number: 21-Programme Management-UNITED NAT-148642-R-Lusaka (E)
Staffing Exercise N/A
Org. Setting and Reporting
These posts are located in the Automated SYstem for CUstoms DAta (ASYCUDA) Programme of the Division on Technology and Logistics of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Lusaka, Zambia. The Programme Management Officer (Customs Expert) reports to the ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator for East and Southern Africa. .

Responsibilities
The Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following main tasks:
• Implementation of the UNCTAD ASYCUDA system in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Region, by:
(a) analysing the existing national Customs related legislation, Customs regulations and Customs procedures from the viewpoint of the ASYCUDA implementation;
(b) providing assistance to COMESA in the preparation of functional specifications for the COMESA ASYCUDA prototype, in accordance with the national requirements, the international standards and best practice in the Customs sector;
(c) providing Customs and ASYCUDA functional assistance/support to the Regional Project Team (RPT) in the prototyping, testing, piloting, rollout, functional administration and maintenance of the COMESA ASYCUDA system;
(d) organizing and delivering ASYCUDA awareness sessions for COMESA-COMESA, other relevant governmental agencies and for the trade community, as well as ASYCUDA functional training for the COMESA functional staff, including the functional administration, operation and maintenance of the COMESA ASYCUDA system (e.g. all Single Administrative Document (SAD) regimes, Integrated Customs Tariff, reference data, taxation rules, risk-management, selectivity criteria etc);
(e) assisting Regional Project Team in the preparation of the COMESA ASYCUDA functional documentation, including the COMESA ASYCUDA user-manuals.
• Further development/enhancement of the COMESA ASYCUDA system, by:
(a) providing advice to COMESA on the functional aspects of COMESA ASYCUDA national extensions/e-Documents, with the view to ensure their full integration into the overall operational COMESA ASYCUDA environment.
(b) assisting COMESA to coordinate the development of the functional extensions/e-Documents of the COMESA ASYCUDA system, and their integration into the operational COMESA ASYCUDA e-Documents.
• Coordination of the COMESA ASYCUDA functional implementation with other governmental agencies'/organizations' activities related to the Customs sector by:
(a) advising the COMESA on the Customs and functional implications for the COMESA ASYCUDA system of other governmental agencies'/ organizations' activities related to the Customs sector (e.g. Chamber of Commerce -registration of importer/exporters, Ministries of Finance/TradeÆconomy - taxation and licensing, express couriers - simplified procedures etc);
(b) coordinating the functional implementation of COMESA ASYCUDA e-Documents with other governmental agencies'/organizations' activities/initiatives.
• Assistance in UNCTAD project reporting and monitoring system by:
(a) assisting the NPM (National Project Manager) in the preparation of Project Progress Reports for national counterpart authorities;
(b) preparing regular functional Project Progress Reports for the ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator in Geneva inclusive of the elements relating to the logical framework and monitoring plan.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Competencies
•PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the particular sector, functional area or another specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment 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
Advanced university degree in Economics, Law, Business Administration/Public Administration or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of experience dealing with the automation of Customs procedures, organizing and delivering Customs awareness sessions and Customs/functional training courses within governmental organizations is required.
Experience in participating in the organization and delivery of training courses within governmental agencies is desirable.
Experience through assignments in developing countries and/or transition economies within an international organization is desirable
Experience in participating in the implementation at national level of an ICT system for Customs automation, or similar, is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required, knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency based interview.
Special Notice
This vacancy if available for one year and its extension is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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