Programme Management Officer Job, Nairobi

Closing Date: Monday, 24 May 2010

Programme Management Officer, P-4
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:	24 May 2010
DATE OF ISSUANCE:	25 Mar 2010
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:	United Nations Human Settlement Programme
DUTY STATION:	Nairobi
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:	10-FIN-UN-HABITAT-423949-R-NAIROBI

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Remuneration Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Responsibilities The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The post is located in the Programme Support Section (PSS) of the Programme Support Division (PSD). Under the general supervision of the Chief, PSS, the incumbent's duties will be: Providing inputs and guidance to the Substantive Officers and Senior Managers on administrative and procedural issues related to programme/project and budget formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting; participating in periodic reviews of thematic and geographical priorities of the Regional Office/Branch or Division. Acting as Certifying Officer within delegated authority for designated programmes/projects and ensuring effective and efficient utilization of project resources. Facilitating contributions to identifying and introducing improvements to administrative and financial procedures, systems and practices. Overseeing the facilitation of recruitment, procurement and financial requests and ensuring compliance to policies, guidelines and operating procedures for efficient and effective delivery of programme management services. Coordinating with donor representatives, project staff and other partners on financial and administrative matters related to programme/project initiation and implementation. Managing inputs for the drafting of Memoranda Of Understanding and Agreements as part of the support provided to the substantive officer. Facilitating contributions to an effective and efficient delivery of planned results. Contributing to building the capacities of Programme Management Officers through coaching and mentoring. Performing other duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to budgetary and financial management; practical experience in programme/project management and administration; good analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems, ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.Planning and Organizing: Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own workplan and those under his/her supervision; ability to manage conflicting priorities. Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensivitivity and respect for diversity. Communication: Good communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to draft/edit reports and studies, articulate ideas in a clear, concise style.Managing Performance: Leadership and supervisory skills and ability to coach, mentor and develop staff; ability to delegate appropriate responsibility; accurately judges amount of time and resources required to accomplish a task and matches tasks to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in finance and accounts, business administration or another field deemed relevant to Programme Management/Finance - related discipline and/or certification as a Certified Public Accountat (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, project or programme management, administration or related area, of which at least three with an international organization.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Other Skills Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets and other statistical applications) required.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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