Applications have opened for the Vacancy for Program Officer at UN in Switzerland. Interested candidates can apply for the position until 1st April 2020.

Department: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Job Number: 20

Job Title: Program Management Officer

• This position is located in the Resource Planning and Management Section (RPMS) of UNDRR, based in Geneva. The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Section.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will do the following duties

• Contributes to the work program of the Section in collaboration with the Budget and Finance, Administration and Human Resources units – determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
• Similarly, together with other team leaders, he/she contributes to the planning, organization, and implementation of support services, setting clear targets and indicators for the Unit, and monitoring the performance of the Unit against these targets.
• Additionally, Ensures that the outputs produced by his/her Unit maintain high-quality standards and reflect a strong client orientation.
• Also, Gathers and documents regular and systematic feedback from clients and proposes corrective action to address identified gaps and challenges.
• Similarly, Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of his/her Unit. Oversees recruitment of staff for the Unit, taking due account of geographical and gender balance and core institutional values.
• Also, the incumbent plans, organizes, manages and supervises the work of the Unit. Manages, guides, and provides regular feedback on the performance of staff under his/her supervision.
• Furthermore, Provides coordination, support and backstopping for the Resources Planning and Management Section as required.

Qualifications

The candidate must meet the following requirements for the Vacancy for Program Officer at UN in Switzerland

• Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems
• Also, Establish and foster successful partnerships and collaborations
• Additionally, identify strategic opportunities for advancing the agenda of the Department
• Similarly, well developed political acumen and analysis
• Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities
• Also, Shows pride in work and in achievements
• Moreover, Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter
• Furthermore, is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Advanced university degree in business or public administration, human resources, finance, or a related area.

• Also, the UN may accept a first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience.

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in results-based program management, finance, organizational management, administration, human resources, or related field.

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Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. The UN desires knowledge of French. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment

• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

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