Chief, Programme and Operations, P.5 (Fixed-term - 1 year)

UN News; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 138.000 - 171.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UN News in Geneva seeks a Chief, Programme and Operations to lead the CREWS Secretariat portfolio in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization. You will shape strategy, oversee monitoring and evaluation, and drive reporting to donors and the Steering Committee.

The role requires coordinating with national meteorological services, regional centers and partner institutions. The position calls for 10+ years in international programme leadership, strong collaboration across

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international programme management, project portfolio management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning or managing complex international development programmes.
• Proven experience in results-based management and performance measurement frameworks.
• Experience preparing reports for governing bodies, executive management and funding partners.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Experience working with international organisations, development agencies or the United Nations system is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Strategic Programme and Portfolio Management: Leads the CREWS portfolio of programmes, projects and partnerships, aligning with Operational Procedures and Steering Committee guidance.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Results-Based Management: Oversees M&E framework, indicators, and performance data; coordinates evaluations and lessons learned.
• Corporate and Donor Reporting: Prepares reports for Steering Committee, annual performance and donor reports; supports dashboards for decision making.
• Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement: Serves as focal point among implementing partners, manages OCG, represents CREWS Secretariat in meetings and engages NMHSs and partner institutions.
• Leadership and People Management: Supervises personnel, sets objectives, fosters accountability, innovation and capacity-building.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Portfolio management

Monitoring & evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Ausbildung

Master's degree or equivalent in Environmental Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, Programme Management or related discipline

First-level university degree with 2+ years relevant experience

Jobbeschreibung

Background

This position is located in the CREWS Secretariat under the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The Chief, Programme and Operations will report to the Director of the CREWS Secretariat. The incumbent to this position will serve as a senior manager responsible for overseeing the CREWS portfolio of global, regional and national programmes and projects implemented by its partners. The incumbent will provide strategic leadership for programme planning, as reflected in the CREWS Operational Procedures, implementation oversight, monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, performance reporting, and organizational learning to ensure the effective delivery of development and institutional outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Director, CREWS Secretariat, the Chief, Programme and Operations will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Strategic Programme and Portfolio Management
   Leads the management and oversight of the CREWS portfolio of programmes, projects and partnerships.
   Ensures alignment of programmes and projects with the CREWS Operational Procedures and Steering Committee guidance.
   Monitors portfolio performance, delivery rates, risks and achievement of indicators.
   Advices the Director of the Secretariat on programme priorities, resource allocation, strategic adjustments and organisational performance matters.
   Facilitates portfolio reviews and management discussions to support organisational performance.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation and Results-Based Management
   Leads and oversees the implementation of the CREWs Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability framework and associated monitoring systems.
   Develops and maintains mechanisms for monitoring progress towards expected outputs, outcomes and organisational results.
   Establishes performance indicators and targets for programmes and projects.
   Oversees the collection, validation and analysis of programme performance data.
   Coordinates independent evaluations, mid-term reviews, terminal evaluations and organisational assessments.
   Ensures systematic follow-up on evaluation recommendations and management responses.
   Promotes evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement through lessons learned and knowledge-sharing processes.
   Strengthens monitoring and evaluation capacities in the Secretariat aligned with implementing partners.

3. Corporate and Donor Reporting
   Leads the preparation of high-quality reports for the CREWS Steering Committee.
   Oversees preparation of an annual performance report, programme implementation reports, results reports and donor reports.
   Ensures consistency between programme achievements, performance indicators and reported results.
   Develops management dashboards and analytical tools that support decision-making and performance oversight.

4. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
   Serves as a focal point for coordination among CREWS Implementing and Operational Partners.
   Manages the CREWS Operational Coordination Group (OCG), sets agendas, runs meetings and produces reports and other documents
   Represents the CREWS Secretariat in technical, strategic and international meetings and forums.
   Supports collaboration with National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), regional centres and partner institutions.
   Facilitates exchanges of best practices and lessons learned across the CREWS portfolio.

5. Leadership and People Management
   Provides strategic leadership and supervision to programme and monitoring personnel in the CREWS Secretariat.
   Establishes workplans, performance objectives and development goals for supervised staff.
   Promotes a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion and collaboration.
   Supports staff development and capacity-building in results-based management and programme management practices.
   Ensures efficient and effective utilisation of financial, human and operational resources and monitors associated risks.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

• Masters degree or equivalent in Environmental Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, Programme Management or a Related discipline.
• A first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with two years of additional directly relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international programme management, project portfolio management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning or experience managing complex international development programmes and multi-donor project portfolios.
• Proven experience in results-based management and performance measurement frameworks.
• Experience preparing reports for governing bodies, executive management and funding partners.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Experience working with international organisations, development agencies or the United Nations system is highly desirable.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organisation would be an advantage.

(Note: The official languages of the Organisation are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Competencies

The Chief, Programme and Operations must demonstrate managerial-level proficiency in the following competencies:
Communication & Influence
Collaboration & Team Dynamics
Inclusive Mindset & Cultural Awareness
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Integrity & Accountability
Innovation & Digital Agility
Stakeholder Understanding & Engagement

Salary and Allowances

The position is funded from extra-budgetary funding.
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 103,165 Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 86,968 (in addition to the net base salary)

Additional Information

WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age is 65. Pursuant to WMO Standing Instructions, the minimum age to be eligible for consideration for vacant positions is 18, and the maximum age must enable the candidate to serve for at least the term of the contract before reaching mandatory age of separation.

Probation

Possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds and pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year which can be extended up to a maximum of two years.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

WMO does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.