Programme Management Officer (Deputy Chief of Mine Action Programme)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), established in 1997 and part of the Department of Peace Operations, works to eliminate threats from mines and explosive remnants of war. UNMAS coordinates UN mine action, leads country-level responses, and develops standards. This role is based in Jerusalem and supports UN legislative mandates.
Job Purpose
The Programme Management Officer supports the Chief of Mine Action Programme (CMAP) in developing, implementing, and evaluating the Mine Action Programme's strategy, resource mobilization, work plans, and budget. This involves monitoring project implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and identifying corrective measures. The role requires liaising with stakeholders for effective coordination, researching and analyzing information, and coordinating policy development. It also involves generating survey initiatives, designing data collection tools, analyzing performance data, and preparing written outputs such as strategies and reports. The officer will provide substantive support for meetings, coordinate outreach activities, and potentially lead field missions. Additionally, the role includes coordinating budget funding activities and deputizing for the CMAP when necessary, ensuring positive programme culture and professional conduct.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include supporting the CMAP in strategic planning, resource mobilization, work plan development, and budget management for the Mine Action Programme. This involves monitoring and analyzing programme and project implementation to ensure alignment with objectives, reviewing documents, identifying issues, and initiating corrective actions. The role requires effective stakeholder liaison for coordination and follow-up. It also encompasses research and analysis of diverse information sources, coordination of policy development, and conducting evaluations. The officer will design and implement survey initiatives, collect and analyze performance data against indicators, and propose programme responses. Preparation and review of written outputs, such as strategies and reports, and providing substantive support for meetings and conferences are also key duties. Furthermore, the role involves coordinating outreach activities, organizing training, and delivering presentations. Participation in complex field missions, guidance to consultants and officials, and coordination of budget funding and related documentation are essential. The officer is expected to foster a positive programme culture and may perform Officer-in-Charge duties.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of experience in project or programme management is required. Four years of experience in mine action, security sector reform, or humanitarian work in conflict/post-conflict settings, with at least two years at a team leader level, is necessary. Two years of experience engaging with senior government officials in complex settings and two years in a humanitarian or UN mine action field programme are also required. Experience in resource mobilization and familiarity with technical mine action operations are desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, including knowledge of mine action issues and UN policies; analytical and conceptual skills for research and problem-solving; data collection and analysis capabilities; judgment and prioritization; accountability; planning and organizing; and effective communication.