Job Description
Type of Job
Job Family
Programme Management
Job Opening Number
22-Programme Management-UNAMI-184179-R-Baghdad (M)
Application Deadline: 18 July 2022
Description
Org. Setting and Reporting
This post is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, UNAMI, Baghdad. The incumbent reports directly to the Team Leader of the Development Support within the Office of the DSRSG/RC/HC.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader of the Development Support Office within the office of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator, the Coordination officer should assume the following responsibilities:
Partnerships, Planning and Programming:
- Develop and maintain productive partnerships with mission components, UNCT and HCT members, bilateral and multilateral donors, regional organizations, international financial institutions, the private sector, civil society and other stakeholders;
- Support the preparation and implementation of UN common planning and programming processes, including the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus, the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), the Common Country Assessment (CCA), the Mission Transition Plan as well as issue specific strategies and plans;
- Provide substantive and practical support, such as serving as the secretariat, to relevant committees, task forces, clusters, inter-agency coordination groups, steering committees and working groups;
- Monitor and evaluate actions implemented through these frameworks, prepare position papers, and record policy related decisions;
- Organize and provide substantive and practical support to conferences, meetings, seminars and workshops, as necessary including note taking, speech preparation, briefing notes and ensuring that all logistics are in place;
- Advise and support the implementation of budgetary resources and overall financial management and performance of mission programmes;
- Ensure follow-up actions for and on behalf of the DSRSG/HC/RC are systematically recorded and tasked accordingly and a full feedback cycle exists;
Analysis, Advice and Reporting:
- Identify issues and develop strategies for a common UN approach through policy, advocacy and/or programming efforts;
- Support the development of strategies, policies and other measures designed to achieve common objectives between the Mission, UNCT and other partners;
- Prepare summaries and analytical documents, including situation reports, background notes, options papers, code cables and input for reports of the Secretary-General, in coordination with relevant Mission components and the UNCT;
- Consolidate periodic reports of Mission and where necessary, UN common planning and programming processes and budgets and identify constraints to implementation of UN wide strategies.
- Where appropriate, serve as the focal point for coordinating and reporting on Mission or UN-system wide administrative inquiries and processes.
Information Management and Communication:
- Maintain an effective system of information management designed to guarantee accessibility and utility of information on mission-specific planning and UNCT programmes as well as system wide policies, guidance and best practices;
- Facilitate the flow of information between stakeholders, including between the the UN presences and mission Headquarters ;
- Promote coherence in communication strategies among UN agencies and the Mission.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Takes initiative and consistently drives for high quality performance for self and colleagues. Strong inter-personal effectively with colleagues and contacts in skills, including the ability to manage multi-stake holder processes. Values diversity and works the immediate and wider teams in pursuit of objectives. Anticipates and manages risk. 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. Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in their work and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Planning & 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.
Managing Performance:
Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, politics, development, law, economics, international relations, management, business or public administration or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience, in the field of political, civil or humanitarian affairs, post-conflict recovery, development, programme management, or a related field is required.
Experience in complex interdisciplinary and multidimensional operations in a humanitarian crisis context is required.
Two years experience in one of more of the following areas: protection of civilians, early recovery, response operations, development system, resident coordination system, and/or stabilization is required.
Experience in the United Nations Common System (UN peacekeeping political missions, or UN agencies, Funds and Programmes) or a comparable international organization or non- governmental organization in a conflict or post-conflict environment is required.
Experience in writing at a high level in a concise and articulate fashion is desirable.
Previous work experience in the region is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
