closing date is November 5, 2023 | Programme Management Officer Job Vacancy In Nairobi Kenya | UNHSP

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• Management and program analyst, P3 is the name of the position.
• PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Job Code
• United Nations Human Settlements Programme Department/Office
• Station of duty: NAIROBI
• posting window is from September 22 through November 5, 2023.
• UN-HABITAT job opening number: 23-Programme Management-213294-R-Nairobi (X)
• Personnel Exercise None
• Integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity are among the tenets of the United Nations

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Org. Reporting and Setting

The organization responsible for human settlements and sustainable urbanization is called UN-Habitat. The promotion of socially and ecologically responsible towns and cities is required by the United Nations General Assembly in order to ensure that everyone has access to suitable housing. UN-Habitat envisions cities and other human settlements with adequate housing, infrastructure, and universal access to work and basic services like water, energy, and sanitation. These cities and other human settlements will also be well-planned, well-governed, and efficient.

This position is located in the Nairobi duty station in the UN-Habitat Management Advisory and Compliance Service, Oversight and Internal Controls Unit. The employee in question will report directly to the head of the oversight and internal controls unit and be accountable for the following tasks:

Responsibilities

• Takes part in the creation, execution, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes the development and execution of programmes/projects; reviews pertinent documents and reports; identifies problems and issues that need to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; coordinates with pertinent parties; and identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Works with the client to complete consulting assignments by helping to create the action plan that will be used to manage the change and arranging and facilitating workshops and other interactive sessions.
• Researches, evaluates, and displays data obtained from various sources.
• Helps with policy creation, including reviewing and analyzing trends and concerns, creating assessments, and participating in other research activities and studies.
• Develops data gathering tools, conducts survey initiatives, reviews, analyzes, and interprets replies, pinpoints issues/problems, and produces findings.
• Constructs a variety of written products, such as background papers, analyses, reports, study sections, contributions to publications, etc.
• Offers substantive help for conferences, meetings, and other gatherings, including suggesting agenda items, locating participants, creating documents and presentations, etc.
• Conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; delivers presentations on designated subjects/activities.
• Takes part in or oversees field missions, giving advice to outside consultants, government representatives, and other parties, as well as creating mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinates activities relating to Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) and Board of Auditors (BOA) audits; monitors and follows up on the application of audit, and other oversight bodies’ recommendations and related management actions; and ensures that these actions are implemented promptly.
• Contributes significantly to the yearly performance planning and reviews, risk assessment, updating of risk registers, including operational level risk registers, and progress towards putting risk mitigation measures into practice.
• Supports data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting by gathering and analyzing data to find trends or patterns and providing insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports utilizing data visualization techniques.
• Completes additional tasks as needed.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Expertise and comprehension of theories, concepts, and methods pertaining to auditing, risk management, and project management. Ability to recognize problems, analyze them, and take part in their solution. the capacity to collect data using a variety of techniques. Conceptual analytic and evaluative abilities are necessary to carry out independent research and analysis. These skills include knowledge with and practice using a variety of research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases. the capacity to plan one’s own work, use judgment in the context of given responsibilities, and balance competing priorities. the capacity to read data and analyze it in order to support decision-making, and then communicate the resulting knowledge to management. demonstrates professional competence and subject matter mastery; is diligent and effective in meeting commitments, adhering to deadlines, and producing results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; demonstrates perseverance when faced with difficult problems or challenges; and maintains composure under pressure. assumes responsibility for incorporating gender ideas and making sure that men and women participate equally in all aspects of the workforce.

COMMUNICATION: Uses clear, effective speech and writing; listens to others, accurately interprets their messages, and appropriately responds; asks clarifying questions and shows an interest in two-way communication; adapts language, tone, style, and format to audience; and exhibits openness in sharing information and keeping others informed.

TEAMWORK: Cooperates with coworkers to accomplish organizational goals; seeks input by genuinely appreciating others’ opinions and skills; is open to learning from others; puts team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when those decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Distributes the proper power, accountability, and responsibility. Ensures that each employee understands their jobs, responsibilities, and reporting lines. accurately assesses the time and resources required to complete a task and matches the task to available skills. tracking development in relation to deadlines and milestones. regularly reviews employee performance and gives them coaching and criticism. encourages initiative and creativity while promoting risk-taking. actively encourages staff members’ professional development and objectives. fairly evaluates performance.

Education

It is necessary to have a graduate-level education (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, financial management, economics, international development, or a closely connected discipline. The first-level university degree may be accepted in place of the advanced university degree if it is combined with the necessary work experience.

It would be ideal to successfully complete both degree-granting and non-degree data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs.

Experience at Work

• a minimum of five (5) years of steadily more responsible project or program experience
• The need for management, administration, or a similar field
• It is necessary to have experience in internal control evaluation and enterprise risk management.
• working knowledge of performing or assisting audit work or related tasks such
• Evaluation is a good thing.
• It would be ideal if you have prior work experience with an ERP system.
• Experience working for the UN or another equivalent international organization is preferred.
• Experience in data analytics or a related field of at least two (2) years is preferred.

Languages

• The working languages of the United Nations Secretariat are English and French. English proficiency is necessary for the role advertised. It is advantageous to be familiar with another official UN language.

NOTE: “Knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas (read, write, speak, and understand), whereas “Fluency” equals a grade of “fluent” in all four.

Assessment

An assessment exercise and a competency-based interview may both be used to evaluate competent individuals.

Particular Notice

The original appointment time for Programme Management Officer Job Vacancy In Nairobi Kenya is one year, however it may be extended.

The Secretary-General’s power and assignments are subject to that of the staff members. All employees are expected to transition into new roles at various points in their careers in accordance with established policies and guidelines.

To be eligible to apply for this position, United Nations Secretariat employees must meet the lateral move requirements. Staff employees are asked to list any qualified lateral moves in their motivational statement and Candidate Profile (CP).

The United Nations Secretariat is dedicated to hiring a staff that is geographically diverse and has a 50/50 gender split. Women who are interested in the post are particularly encouraged to apply.

Internal Applicants: Make sure ALL fields, ALL professional experience, and contact information are filled out and current while completing the Candidate Profile form. The hiring manager will evaluate your qualifications and suitability for the position using this information before getting in touch with you.

Independent of the administering entity, individuals who have worked as contractors or consultants for the UN Secretariat within the past six months are not eligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional or higher temporary or fixed-term positions within six months of the conclusion of their current or most recent service. When applying for and being considered for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations, candidates for such posts must have at least six months between the conclusion of a consulting or individual contract and the application and consideration stage.

At the United Nations, the requirement to ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, competence, and integrity, with adequate respect for geographic diversity, is the primary priority in the recruitment and employment of staff. On the basis of qualifications and organizational needs, all hiring decisions are made. The United Nations is dedicated to fostering an environment of respect between all people. Regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, culture, ethnicity, or handicap, the UN recruits and hires personnel. When requested and specified in the application, reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities may be given to facilitate participation in the hiring process.

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