UN has posted a job vacancy for the position of Programme Officer (Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation)

Responsibilities

The Programme Officer (Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develop, implement, and manage strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation framework for the United Nations Global Compact.

• Develop, implement and evaluate the United Nations Global Compact activities by using results-based management and risk mapping methodologies

•Position holder should also facilitate workshops and interactive sessions to build capacity in monitoring and evaluation across the United Nations Global Compact, including among its Local Networks.

• Similarly, research, analyze data and provide recommendations on the improvement of Unit goals across the United Nations Global Compact. Present information gathered from diverse sources in support of strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation.

• Coordinate policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.

• Lead survey initiatives to collect and aggregate relevant data for strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation

• Also, organize and prepare written outputs.

• Provides substantive backstopping to the United Nations Global Compact meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.

• Coordinate activities related to budget funding and prepare related documents/reports.

Requirements

• Knowledge of corporate sustainability
• Understanding of programme management methodologies related to strategic planning and monitoring & evaluation
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution despite the seriousness of the issues/problems
• Ability to conduct data collection using various methods
•  Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
• In the same way, he\she should take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Efficient time management capability 
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Education

As per the Job Vacancy by UN; advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, management, economics or a related field.

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

Work Experience

1. A minimum of seven years of experience in project/programme management, or project/programme administration or a related area
2. A minimum of five years of experience in corporate sustainability with the United Nations, or other similarly large organizations
3. Experience in the management of a monitoring and evaluation framework, including results-based reporting and risk mapping
4. Finally, experience in strategic development and planning 

You should note that an appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year.

Also, reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Despite 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff, UN strongly encourages female candidates  to apply for this position.

Furthermore, candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.