Senior Programme Management Officer, Administration
Organizational Context
The Department of Operational Support (DOS) provides end-to-end operational support advisory services across the UN Secretariat. The Support Partnerships Service (SPS) within DOS coordinates relationships with external partners like regional organizations and governments for operational support. This role sits within SPS, reporting to the Chief of Service, and contributes to specialized and cross-cutting operational capacities.
Job Purpose
The Senior Programme Management Officer is responsible for the timely completion of outputs within the Support Partnerships Service. This involves leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes and projects, and directing subordinates in these activities. The role requires coordinating and strengthening cooperation with external partners, including regional organizations and governments, to facilitate the receipt or provision of operational support. Additionally, the officer will ensure gender mainstreaming, direct research and programme evaluation, participate in policy development, and prepare various written outputs. The position also involves managing outreach activities, leading field missions, coordinating budget and funding activities, serving as a spokesperson, and supervising and developing staff.
Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes and projects, overseeing subordinates' work in these areas. Coordinate and strengthen cooperation with external partners, such as regional organizations and governments, for operational support initiatives. Ensure the implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing implications for men and women in all planned actions. Direct research and programme evaluation, presenting findings from diverse sources. Act as a coordinator for complex operational support issues and support efforts to build partner capacities. Participate in policy development, prepare guidelines and standard operating procedures, and review assessments of trends. Undertake survey initiatives, guide data collection, and analyze responses. Supervise the preparation of various written outputs, including reports, studies, and publications. Direct support for consultative meetings and conferences, including agenda setting and document preparation. Manage outreach activities, conduct training workshops, and deliver presentations. Lead field missions, providing guidance and drafting mission summaries. Coordinate budget and funding activities, ensuring timely preparation of related documents. Serve as a spokesperson and establish collaborations with key officials. Ensure effective staff utilization, supervision, and development through guidance, evaluation, and mentoring.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of experience in project or programme management or administration is required. Experience is also required in coordinating operational support functions (HR, finance, procurement, logistics, ICT) for international organizations, leading multi-disciplinary teams, supporting mandate implementation in field contexts, establishing strategic partnerships, and contributing to crisis response. Experience in negotiating partnership arrangements and liaising with Permanent Missions is required. Experience in drafting policy briefings and reports is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Accountability, Client Orientation, Building Trust, Judgement/Decision-making, Programme/Project Management, Operational Support Coordination, Partnership Development, Policy Development, Research and Evaluation, Communication, Leadership, Staff Supervision, Gender Mainstreaming, Negotiation.