Programme Management Officer, P4

UNDRR; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNDRR in Geneva, Switzerland seeks an experienced professional to support disaster risk reduction and resilient recovery initiatives. The role involves coordinating readiness evaluations, building partnerships with governments and international partners, and supporting governance structures within the UNDRR/IRP framework.

The candidate will engage in capacity-building activities, data collection, and analysis to advance Sendai Framework priorities, while coordinating with regional offices and

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in international relations or related field is required.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management.
• Experience in disaster risk reduction and/or resilience-related programming or policy work is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Supports countries in assessing and strengthening readiness for resilient recovery.
• Establishes partnerships to facilitate and accelerate implementation of Sendai Framework priorities.
• Coordinates the work of the IRP Secretariat and supports governance bodies.
• Works with regional offices to develop and strengthen recovery governance, planning and financing mechanisms.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Programme management

Stakeholder coordination

Ausbildung

Advanced university degree (international relations / public administration / management / economics / social sciences / law / environmental studies)

First-level university degree plus two years of experience in lieu of advanced degree

Jobbeschreibung

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organisations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 160 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015‑2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community.

Responsibilities

• Supports countries in assessing, strengthening and institutionalising their readiness for resilient recovery to build back better by conducting assessment of their pre‑disaster recovery preparedness capacity and assists in capacity development.

• Establishes partnerships with relevant organisations (national and local governments, international organisations, private sector) to facilitate and accelerate the implementation of Priority 4 of the Sendai Framework.

• Coordinates the work of the IRP Secretariat based in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture and permanently chaired by the Government of Japan, including providing secretariat service to the IRP Steering Committee and working together with other IRP partners.

• Works through regional offices to support Member States in developing and strengthening resilient recovery governance, planning, and financing mechanisms, thereby enhancing recovery readiness and accelerating the implementation of Priority 4 of the Sendai Framework.

• Carries out research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities, collecting, analysing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.

• Identifies and engages in critical areas for UNDRR in the arena of post‑disaster recovery to build back better.

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

• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs (draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications).

• Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, preparing background documents and presentations, handling logistics.

• Undertakes outreach activities including effective operation of the IRP website (English and Japanese); develops communication materials for IRP (UN languages and Japanese); participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, and makes presentations on assigned topics to promote build‑back‑better in recovery.

• Leads or participates in field missions, providing substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.

• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (proposals for resource mobilisation, programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements).

• Performs any other duties requested by the Chief of Branch and/or Senior Coordination Officer.

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to disaster risk reduction, climate change and sustainable development; ability to identify issues, analyse and resolve problems; apply a human‑rights‑and gender‑based approach to promote inclusion and uphold the principle of leaving no one behind; conduct data collection using various methods; apply judgement in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; demonstrate professional competence, mastery of subject matter, conscientiousness, efficiency, motivation, persistence and calmness under pressure; incorporate gender perspectives and ensure equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify; demonstrates openness and shares information, keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input, values others' ideas and expertise; puts team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for shortfalls.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, public administration, management, economics, social sciences, law, environmental studies or a related area is required. A first‑level university degree plus two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Work Experience

• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management is required. • Experience managing programmes in cooperation with governmental structures is required. • Experience in disaster risk reduction and/or resilience‑related programming or policy work related to the Sendai Framework is required. • Three years of experience in post‑disaster recovery (including Build Back Better) in an international environment is desirable. • Experience coordinating humanitarian response in the UN system is desirable.

Languages

• English – UN Level III (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
• Japanese – UN Level II (reading, writing, listening, speaking)

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This is a project post. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal or extension are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

Legal and Equality Statements

The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and organisational needs, and the UN discourages discrimination on the basis of gender, identity, orientation, race, religion, culture, ethnicity or disability. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested.