Head of Integrated Office, D1

Job Description

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Integrated Office of the Office of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (henceforth the Integrated Office) for Somalia. The incumbent will report to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC).

Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Integrated Office under his/her supervision. Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Integrated Office, ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinates work in the different areas both within the Office, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate.
• Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Integrated Office under his/her responsibility. Co-ordinates the work carried out by different work units under the Integrated Office and by other agencies and bodies of the United Nations system; provides programmatic/substantive reviews of the drafts prepared by others.
• Leads the provision of strategic guidance to the DSRSG/RC/HC and UN Country Team (UNCT) on effective, quality and timely UN support for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and UNDAF/UN Strategic Framework (UNSF).
• Initiates, establishes and coordinates external partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts for the new generation UNDAF/UNSF.
• Coordinates the Business Operations Strategy and develops business innovations.
• Lead the continuous strengthening of the UN Risk Management Systems.
• Manages and directs knowledge management and capacity development activities in and outside the UN System.
• Leads and coordinates overall management of the Integrated Office of the DSRSG/RC/HC to ensure efficient and effective substantive coordination support to the Integrated Office and UNCT and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
• Supervises and provides guidance to a compliment of approximately 40 staff in multiple duty stations (Mogadishu, Garowe, Hargeisa, Nairobi);
• Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the UNDAF/UNSF and Joint Workplans; directs UNDAF/UNSF monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and reporting through UNINFO; guides preparation and provision of the annual One UN Country Results Report to the Government and other stakeholders;
• Reports to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.
• Ensures that the outputs produced by the Integrated Office maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Units under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
• Assists the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC) in preparing the work programme of the Integrated Office, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
• Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Integrated Office, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance, interviews of candidates for job openings, evaluation of candidates and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting.
• Recruits staff, taking due account of geographical balance.
• Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
• Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Integrated Office and across organizational boundaries.
• Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues. Manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars.
• Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue, or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
• Represents the Integrated Office at international, regional or national meetings.

Competencies

• Professionalism
• Planning and Organizing
• Client Orientation
• Leadership
• Managing Performance

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, sustainable development, education, social sciences or related area.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• At least fifteen years of experience in strategic planning, sustainable development policy, project/programme management, or resource mobilization in the context of development cooperation or related area are required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in post-conflict or transitional operations and management including international work experience in post-conflict settings is required.
• Experience in policy formulation in a development cooperation context is desirable.
• Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organization is desirable.
• Experience in coordinating external partnerships in a development context is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Special Notice

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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About the Organization

The United Nations Development Operations Coordination Office (UN DOCO) is the secretariat of the United Nations Development Group (UNDG) providing technical and advisory support to its members. It brings together the UN development system to promote change and innovation to deliver together on sustainable development.

DOCO works under the leadership of the UNDG Chair and guidance of the UNDG. The team provides field evidence to inform policy, facilitates the achievement of shared results, and promotes excellence in UN leadership and coordination.

DOCO performs three critical functions for the UNDG and the UN Resident Coordinator system:

• Focused policy coordination and technical support to the global work of the UNDG;
• Support to the Regional UNDG Teams and Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams; and
• Gathering evidence and data as to what is happening in programme countries to feed into UNDG analytical work and decision-making.