PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Fixed Term Limited)

Organizational Context

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities, acting as the UN system's focal point for urbanization matters. It collaborates with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban environments. The Knowledge and Innovation Branch, within the Global Knowledge and Advocacy Division, focuses on advancing adequate housing and sustainable urbanization through research, data insights, digital innovation, and capacity development. This role is based at UN-Habitat headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Job Purpose

This role supports the global monitoring and reporting of the New Urban Agenda and contributes to UN-Habitat's mission of promoting sustainable urbanization. The incumbent will participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes and projects, analyzing progress and identifying issues for corrective action. The position involves conducting research, assisting in policy development, and preparing various written outputs such as reports and publications. Additionally, the role supports consultative meetings, conducts outreach activities, leads field missions, and coordinates budget and funding activities. A key aspect is collecting and analyzing data to provide insights for data-driven planning, decision-making, and reporting, ultimately fostering transformative policy action and on-the-ground impact.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include supporting the global monitoring and reporting of the New Urban Agenda. The role involves participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes and projects, including monitoring progress, analyzing project development, reviewing documents, identifying issues, and proposing corrective actions. The incumbent will conduct consulting assignments, facilitate workshops, and assist in developing action plans. Research and analysis of diverse information sources, policy development support, and survey initiatives with data collection tool design are also required. The position entails preparing written outputs like background papers and reports, providing substantive support for meetings and conferences, and undertaking outreach activities such as training workshops. Leading field missions and coordinating budget and funding activities are also part of the duties. A significant component involves collecting and analyzing data to identify trends and provide insights through data visualization for planning and decision-making.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in project or programme management, administration, or a related area is required. Experience in preparing global and regional reports on urban development monitoring and assessment is desirable. Experience with the implementation and monitoring of the New Urban Agenda is also desirable. Additionally, two or more years of experience in data analytics or a related field is preferred.

Skills

Professionalism, teamwork, planning and organizing, data analysis, research, policy development, project/programme management, communication, and data visualization.

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