Programme Management Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) aims to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa, aligning with the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The Technology, Innovation, Connectivity, and Infrastructure Division (TICID) supports Member States in promoting inclusive growth and economic transformation through science, technology, innovation, connectivity, and infrastructure development. This role is within the Connectivity and Infrastructure Section in Addis Ababa.
Job Purpose
The Programme Management Officer will support the Chief of Connectivity and Infrastructure Section in the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes and projects within the division. This involves monitoring progress, analyzing programme development, identifying issues, and proposing corrective actions. The role includes providing advisory services, conducting research and analysis on transport infrastructure and services, and assisting in policy development. The officer will also prepare various written outputs, support meetings and conferences, conduct outreach activities, and coordinate budget and funding activities. A key aspect is collecting and analyzing data to provide insights for planning, decision-making, and reporting, ensuring data analysis requirements are documented.
Responsibilities
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes and projects, monitoring and analyzing their progress, and identifying/resolving issues. Provide advisory services to implementing partners, including facilitating workshops and developing action plans. Conduct research and analysis on transport infrastructure and services, and support policy development by reviewing trends and conducting studies. Design data collection tools, analyze survey responses, and prepare conclusions. Produce written outputs such as background papers, reports, and publications. Offer substantive support for meetings and conferences, including agenda preparation and document development. Undertake outreach activities, conduct training, and deliver presentations. Lead or participate in field missions, providing guidance and drafting mission summaries. Coordinate budget and funding activities, preparing relevant documents and reports. Collect and analyze data using visualization methods to support planning and decision-making, ensuring documentation of data analysis requirements.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in project or programme management, administration, or related areas is required. Two or more years of experience in developing infrastructure-related programmes/projects (transport, energy, ICT, water resources) are also required. Experience in data analytics is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, data analysis, research, policy development, project management, communication, advisory services, outreach activities, budget coordination.