Prograemme Management Officer
Organizational Context
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) supports the UN's developmental pillar, interfacing between global sustainable development policies and national actions. The Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development (OISC), within DESA, supports key UN bodies like the General Assembly and ECOSOC. This role sits within the Office of the Director (OD) of OISC, reporting to the Director, and contributes to strategic leadership and effective support for intergovernmental processes.
Job Purpose
The Programme Management Officer will support the Office of the Director (OD) within the Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development (OISC) in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The role is crucial for providing substantive, policy, and organizational support to intergovernmental processes, particularly concerning the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The incumbent will assist in coordinating and delivering support to ECOSOC, the General Assembly, and the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). This involves advising on system-wide policy coordination, facilitating engagement with Member States and stakeholders, and ensuring coherent follow-up and review of sustainable development goals. The position contributes to the effective functioning of intergovernmental mechanisms and the promotion of global sustainable development efforts.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and evaluate assigned programmes and projects, monitoring their progress and addressing any issues. Provide expert advice to the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly on policy coordination for the 2030 Agenda and major UN conferences. Conduct research, analyze information from diverse sources, and present findings. Coordinate policy development, including issue analysis and research studies. Design and implement data collection tools, analyze responses, and prepare conclusions. Prepare written outputs such as speeches, background papers, and reports. Provide substantive support for meetings, including agenda setting and document preparation. Plan and service interagency meetings, liaising with UN entities. Coordinate budget-related activities and prepare relevant financial reports. Support gender mainstreaming in intergovernmental processes and the office's work. Perform other related duties as required.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of experience in programme management, with at least five years at the international level, is required. Experience with the UN development system or other international development organizations is necessary. Desirable experience includes partnering with member states, UN entities, international organizations, and supporting intergovernmental or multi-stakeholder meetings.
Skills
Professionalism, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, research and analysis, data collection and interpretation, policy development, report writing, meeting support, budget coordination, gender mainstreaming.