Prograemme Management Officer

UN Atlas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Desa is seeking a Programme Management Officer to support the Office of the Director in the Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development (OISC) within DESA. You will provide substantive policy and organizational support to intergovernmental processes, including ECOSOC, the General Assembly, and the HLPF, with emphasis on the 2030 Agenda.

The role requires coordination of policy development, data-driven analysis, and effective meetings support, contributing to

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree required in business administration, management, economics, international relations or related field.
• A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• Seven years of experience in programme management, including at least five years at the international level.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate assigned programmes and projects, monitoring progress and addressing issues.
• Provide expert advice to ECOSOC and the General Assembly on policy coordination for the 2030 Agenda.
• Conduct research and analyze information from diverse sources; present findings.
• Coordinate policy development, issue analysis, and research studies.
• Design and implement data collection tools; analyze responses; prepare conclusions.
• Prepare speeches, background papers, and reports; support meetings with agenda setting and document prep.
• Plan and service interagency meetings; liaise with UN entities.

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Planning & Organizing

Research & Analysis

Data collection & interpretation

Policy development

Report writing

Meeting support

Budget coordination

Gender mainstreaming

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in business administration, management, economics, international relations

Job description

Organizational context: The Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) supports the UN's developmental pillar, interfacing between global sustainable development policies and national actions. The Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development (OISC), within DESA, supports key UN bodies like the General Assembly and ECOSOC. This role sits within the Office of the Director (OD) of OISC, reporting to the Director, and contributes to strategic leadership and effective support for intergovernmental processes.

Job purpose: The Programme Management Officer will support the Office of the Director (OD) within the Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development (OISC) in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The role is crucial for providing substantive, policy, and organizational support to intergovernmental processes, particularly concerning the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The incumbent will assist in coordinating and delivering support to ECOSOC, the General Assembly, and the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). This involves advising on system-wide policy coordination, facilitating engagement with Member States and stakeholders, and ensuring coherent follow-up and review of sustainable development goals. The position contributes to the effective functioning of intergovernmental mechanisms and the promotion of global sustainable development efforts.

Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and evaluate assigned programmes and projects, monitoring their progress and addressing any issues. Provide expert advice to the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly on policy coordination for the 2030 Agenda and major UN conferences. Conduct research, analyze information from diverse sources, and present findings. Coordinate policy development, including issue analysis and research studies. Design and implement data collection tools, analyze responses, and prepare conclusions. Prepare written outputs such as speeches, background papers, and reports. Provide substantive support for meetings, including agenda setting and document preparation. Plan and service interagency meetings, liaising with UN entities. Coordinate budget-related activities and prepare relevant financial reports. Support gender mainstreaming in intergovernmental processes and the office's work. Perform other related duties as required.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, international relations, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying work experience may substitute for the advanced degree.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of experience in programme management, with at least five years at the international level, is required. Experience with the UN development system or other international development organizations is necessary. Desirable experience includes partnering with member states, UN entities, international organizations, and supporting intergovernmental or multi-stakeholder meetings.

Skills: Professionalism, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, research and analysis, data collection and interpretation, policy development, report writing, meeting support, budget coordination, gender mainstreaming.

Required languages: English, French

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