Chef of Branch, Programme

UN Atlas; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UN Atlas in New York seeks a senior manager to oversee the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and related programmatic and overhead management. You will engage Member States for contributions, advise leadership on PBF processes, and coordinate with the UNDP MPTFO on fund allocations.

You will develop monitoring and evaluation systems, guidelines, and prepare progress briefings and annual reports, aiming to enhance program quality and foster partnerships with financial institutions.

Qualificações

• Advanced degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, law, international development, international affairs, social sciences, or a related field.
• First-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
• Minimum 15 years of international development and financial management experience.
• Experience in crisis prevention, post-conflict recovery, or peacebuilding is essential.
• Experience in designing and managing funding mechanisms and leading inter-agency processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all aspects of the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) management, including programmatic and overhead aspects.
• Engage with Member States for contributions and brief them on PBF activities.
• Advise leadership on PBF processes, priority countries, and project reviews.
• Manage PBF program delivery and provide guidance to UN representatives.
• Liaise with UNDP MPTFO on fund allocations and administration.
• Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation, and guideline systems for PBF.
• Prepare progress briefings for stakeholders and the Annual Report.
• Design initiatives to improve program quality and foster partnerships with financial institutions.
• Lead senior-level liaison with development organizations and financial institutions.
• Formulate and implement the branch's work program, supervise staff, and oversee budgeting and performance reporting.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Fund management

Report writing

Stakeholder relations

Leadership

Policy knowledge

Planning and organizing

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Communication

Formação académica

Advanced university degree

First-level university degree with two years' qualifying experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organizational context: The Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office (PBPSO) was reorganized through the integration of DPPA's Peacebuilding Support Office with three offices from DPO. It comprises seven sections and is headed by an Assistant Secretary-General. This role is within the Financing for Peacebuilding Branch of PBPSO, reporting to the Director and Deputy Head.

Job purpose: This role oversees all activities related to the management of the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), including programmatic and overhead management. Key responsibilities include soliciting contributions from Member States, providing advice on PBF processes, overseeing program delivery, and serving as the lead liaison with the UNDP Multi-Partners Trust Fund Office. The position also involves developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, PBF guidelines, and preparing progress briefings and annual reports. It aims to enhance the quality of PBF-funded programs and foster partnerships to scale up peacebuilding projects, contributing to the UN's prevention, peacebuilding, and peace support efforts.

Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), including programmatic and overhead management. Engage in outreach to Member States for contributions, monitor funding levels, and brief them on PBF activities. Advise leadership on PBF processes, priority countries, and project reviews. Manage PBF program delivery and provide guidance to UN representatives. Liaise with the UNDP MPTFO on fund allocations and administration. Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation, and guideline systems for PBF. Prepare progress briefings for stakeholders and the Annual Report. Design initiatives to improve program quality and foster partnerships with financial institutions. Manage senior‑level liaison with development organizations and financial institutions. Formulate and implement the branch's work program, supervise staff, and oversee programmatic and administrative tasks, including budgeting and performance reporting. Participate in Senior Management Team meetings to enhance PBPSO's effectiveness.

Education: An Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in business/public administration, finance, accounting, law, international development, international affairs, social sciences, or a related field is required. A first‑level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.

Work experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in international development and financial management is required. This includes international management and leadership experience, preferably across diverse organizations. Experience in crisis prevention, post‑conflict recovery, or peacebuilding is essential, as is experience in designing and managing funding mechanisms and leading inter‑agency processes. At least five years of field experience and experience in leading change initiatives are desirable.

Skills: Professionalism, expert knowledge in programme and fund management, report writing, ability to review others' work, Member State relations management, knowledge of UN policies and PBPSO mandates, communication (clear and effective speaking/writing, active listening), planning and organizing (goal setting, prioritization, time management), leadership (empowering others, proactive strategy development, conflict resolution, driving change), judgment and decision‑making (identifying key issues, gathering information, considering impacts, making tough decisions).

Required languages: English

Desired languages: French