Senior Programme Management Officer
Organizational Context
This position is within the Strategic Planning, Programme Management, Evaluation and Change Service (SPECS) of the Executive Direction and Management Division at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of SPECS, contributing to OHCHR's strategic objectives and organizational effectiveness.
Job Purpose
The Senior Programme Management Officer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of assigned programmes and projects, including organizational change initiatives aligned with OHCHR's strategic objectives. This involves directing subordinates in programme development, monitoring, and assessment, as well as reviewing relevant documents and identifying corrective actions. The role ensures the implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines, directs research and programme evaluation, and coordinates policy development. The officer will also manage outreach activities, lead field missions, coordinate budget and funding activities, serve as a spokesperson, establish partnerships, and advise leadership on organizational change. Furthermore, the position involves supervising and developing staff, guiding teams in data analysis for planning and reporting, and ensuring effective data utilization and sharing to monitor change objectives and lessons learned.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of programmes, projects, and organizational change initiatives aligned with OHCHR's strategic objectives. Direct subordinates in programme/project development, monitoring, and assessment, and review relevant documents to identify and address priorities, problems, and issues. Ensure the implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing implications for men and women in all planned actions. Direct research and programme evaluation, presenting gathered information from diverse sources. Coordinate policy development, review assessments of trends, and prepare evaluations, research studies, and communications on organizational change and stakeholder engagement. Undertake survey initiatives, guide data collection instrument design, and analyze responses to identify problems and prepare conclusions. Supervise the preparation of various written outputs, including background papers, analyses, reports, and publications. Direct substantive support for meetings and conferences, including agenda setting, participant identification, and document preparation. Manage outreach activities, design and conduct training workshops, and deliver presentations. Lead field missions, providing guidance to consultants and government officials, and drafting mission summaries. Coordinate budget and funding activities, ensuring the preparation of relevant financial and programmatic documents. Act as a spokesperson, establish collaborations and partnerships, and advise leadership on organizational change. Ensure effective staff utilization, supervision, and development, guiding and mentoring teams. Lead data analysis efforts to identify trends for planning and reporting, ensuring data accessibility and sharing for monitoring change objectives and lessons learned.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in project/programme management, administration, policy development, analysis, or change management is required. At least five years must be in human rights within the UN system or a similar international organization. Required experience includes conducting organizational change diagnostics, developing and supporting organizational change management processes, managing a team, and providing advice to principal-level officials. Experience in organizational culture, strategic foresight, and country/regional office settings is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Teamwork, Creativity, Vision, Judgement/Decision-Making, Programme Management, Project Management, Policy Development, Analysis, Change Management, Gender Mainstreaming, Research, Evaluation, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Leadership, Mentoring.