Programme Officer, P-4

Position description

Org. Setting and Reporting

PBSO was established to assist and support the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and administer the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF). Based on the founding resolutions (A/RES/60/180 and S/RES/1645(2005)) establishing the Peacebuilding Commission, the Secretary-General created PBSO which comprises of the Peacebuilding Commission Support Branch, the Policy, Planning and Application Branch and the Financing for Peacebuilding Branch. PBSO is headed by an Assistant Secretary-General (ASG). The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) focuses primarily on five action areas in international peace and security, ensuring sound analysis and early warning, preventing conflict and engaging in peacemaking, managing political crises and violent conflicts, sustaining peace, and enhancing partnerships. The Department’s mandate is to prevent and resolve conflict through inclusive political solutions. The Programme Officer works under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Financing for Peacebuilding Branch. The focus of this post is to lead on the implementation of the process of allocation of the Peacebuilding Fund’s (PBF) resources to country-level programmes, including coordination with country-level actors, quality control, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, operations and other activities in an assigned functional area.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be primarily responsible for country projects in French speaking countries and be responsible for the following duties:

• In close collaboration with country-level actors, guides the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes to be financed by the PBF; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties including DPPA-DPO Regional Divisions and inter-agency forums; ensures follow-up actions.
• Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with country-level actors (UN, government, civil society), by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing action plans for programme implementation.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources regarding peacebuilding programme design and effectiveness and contextual information about the peacebuilding environment for countries and regions in their portfolio and as thematic focal point for some topics.
• Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies regarding peacebuilding and the countries and regions in their portfolio.
• Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. For example summaries of country results and progress based on quarterly and annual reporting; country and programme briefings; inputs into PBF reporting.
• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Collects and analyzes 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.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to peacebuilding, development in conflict-affected settings, political affairs, conflict sensitivity or related areas. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning& 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.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. Experience in programme management in peacebuilding or conflict prevention is required. Experience with the UN, National Government or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), or other relevant organization is required. 2 years or more of resident experience in a relevant development setting is desirable. Experience in peacebuilding and/or peace operations within or associated with the UN system is desirable. Experience in liaising with government agencies, UN funds and programs, donors and other stakeholders, and training in M&E and results-based programming is desirable. 2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in both English and French (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Application instructions

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