Programme Management Officer (Mental Health)

MePA; Bonn; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MePA in Bonn is seeking a Programme Officer (Mental Health) to contribute to the UN System Workplace Mental Health and Well‑Being Strategy. You will provide technical expertise on mental health data, promote wellbeing initiatives, and support inter‑agency coordination across multiple stakeholders.

The role requires a advanced degree and at least five years in project/programme management with focus on workplace mental health; engagement with UN processes and knowledge management will be

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in healthcare or related field.
• Minimum five years of project or programme management with focus on health.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health projects.
• Analyzes data and prepares updates for senior staff and stakeholders.
• Prepares written outputs and reports for management committees and HR networks.
• Supports meetings with planning, documents and presentations.
• Undertakes outreach, conducts training workshops and makes presentations.
• Coordinates budget and funding activities including reports and statements.
• Supports transition planning and knowledge management within sustainable structures.
• Maintains Strategy website and knowledge repositories for continuity.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Mental health

Data reporting

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in healthcare/public health/HR

Job description

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of Human Resources (OHR) in the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC) in Bonn. The Programme Officer (Mental Health) reports to the Senior Programme Officer (Mental Health UN System Global Lead). As approved by the High-level Committee on Management (HLCM) in October 2023, the UN System Workplace Mental Health and Well-being Strategy for 2024 and beyond reflects the UN's ongoing high-level commitment to the mental health and well-being of UN personnel. The strategy builds on the foundations developed and moves towards a sustainable and integrated approach to mental health and well-being across the UN system. The strategy aims to promote a psychologically healthy and safe workplace that promotes a positive culture and staff well-being, prevents stigma and discrimination, and contributes to a productive and positive working environment. A variety of organization-specific and inter-agency efforts have been made to address psychosocial well-being and mental health in the United Nations workplace. The strategy is designed to assist the United Nations in creating a working environment that is conducive to good mental health and ensures that support is available when needed. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) recently released guidelines for workplace mental health that have informed the strategy. This approach will allow UN organizations to share good practices and use economies of scale for products and services. The Programme Officer will contribute to the implementation of the next iteration of the UN System Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy. The post is funded by the UN system organizations and will therefore support all the organizations of the UN system. The Programme Officer will also support the sustainable transition of the Strategy's time-bound global coordination function, including by helping to institutionalize relevant functions, tools, knowledge products, partnerships and reporting arrangements within appropriate long-term UN system structures. The incumbent will contribute to transition planning, documentation, handover and continuity arrangements to preserve progress and support continued implementation following the conclusion of the dedicated global coordination phase.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and activities under the UN System Workplace Mental Health and Well-being Strategy; monitors progress, analyzes implementation challenges and prepares regular updates for the Senior Programme Officer. Provides technical expertise on mental health data, mental health promotion, prevention of mental health conditions and mental health care. Supports the sustainable integration of Strategy priorities, tools and approaches into relevant organizational and inter-agency processes.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from the Mental Health Strategy Scorecard and coordinates data collection.
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. reports as required for High-Level Committee on Management (HLCM) and Human Resources Network (HRN) and other stakeholders, including updates on Strategy implementation, results, risks, sustainability and transition arrangements.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Supports planning and implementation for the transition of the time-bound global coordination function, including mapping core functions and stakeholders; documenting processes, tools, products and lessons learned; supporting handover and continuity arrangements; and identifying options to embed ongoing coordination, technical support, knowledge management, reporting and partnership functions within sustainable institutional arrangements.
• Supports the Strategy's knowledge-management function, including maintaining and updating the Strategy website and relevant repositories; documenting and disseminating good practices, tools and lessons learned; and ensuring that key information and resources are organized to support continuity, institutional memory and ongoing implementation beyond the dedicated global coordination phase
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in a healthcare discipline relevant to mental health services (medicine, nursing, psychology or allied health therapies), public administration, public health/health care (preferably mental health), occupational health, human resources, relevant management or business administration, management, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, with a specific focus on workplace or population psychological and mental issues