Posting Title: | Programme Management Officer (Project Post), NOD |
Job Code Title: | Programme Management Officer |
Department/Office: | United Nations Human Settlements Programme |
Duty Station: | ADDIS ABABA |
Deadline | 11 November 2021 |
Job Opening Number: | 21-Programme Management-UN-HABITAT-164822-R-Addis Ababa (E) |
Staffing Exercise | N/A |
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. Through its Regional Office for Africa (ROAf), located in Nairobi, Kenya, UN-Habitat has been supporting African governments to take early action to position themselves for predominately urban populations to achieve sustainable urbanization and the right to adequate housing for all, within the framework of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda – particularly Sustainable Development Goal 11 to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” – and the New Urban Agenda.
Since 1998, the UN-Habitat has implemented several projects in Ethiopia. Key areas of partnership include: Capacity Building for Sustainable Urban Development, Implementation of the Habitat Agenda, Integrating Local Development Planning and Slum Upgrading in Urban Policy, Cities without Slums, Water for African Cities Programme – Phases I and II, Promoting Sustainable Transport Solutions for East Africa (SUSTRAN), Support to the improvement of Public Spaces in Addis Ababa, Support in rehabilitation of Solid waste dump sites in a number of cities, Support in development of Structural plans, Supporting the Ethiopian Cities Sustainable prosperity Goals (ECSPGs), and Development of the State of Addis Ababa Reports.
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Human Settlements Officer in charge of the Ethiopia Programme, and under the direct supervision of the Technical Advisor for Ethiopia, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:
Responsibilities
Contribution in Implementation and Policy Development
• Act as the in-country liaison officer for UN-Habitat, with reference to the implementation of the Habitat Agenda (housing for all and sustainable human settlements), advocacy and coordination of the norms and principles of the global campaigns and implementation of global programmes;
• Apply a common administrative and financial framework for all projects operating under UN-Habitat;
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of multilateral programming instruments to ensure that Government key sectorial concerns and priorities are adequately reflected, to bring to bear UN-Habitat substantive knowledge and potential contribution, and to strive to place UN-Habitat within the framework of the programming instruments.
• In-country liaison officer for UN-HABITAT, particularly with reference to the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, advocacy of the norms and principles of the Global Campaigns for Sustainable Urbanization and implementation of global programmes.
Programme Development, Management and Resource Mobilization
• Provide support for the identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the projects and activities included in the Country Programme;
• Support in identifying and promoting programme opportunities, resource mobilization and extension of operational/organizational support to all UN-Habitat activities on sustainable settlements and urbanization;
Running the National Office
• Provide management leadership and be responsible for the day-to-day running of the UN Habitat office in Ethiopia
• Provide supervision to staff, consultants and technical assistance teams recruited and deployed under the various projects within the Country Programme
• Plan, manage and monitor work of staff/consultants to be recruited.
• Manage project risks and mitigation plans
• Organize regular project coordination meetings with project team
• Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to senior human settlement officer and task manager for Ethiopia and RoAf
Coordination:
• Represent UNHABITAT vis-à-vis the authorities and other partners;
• Support in representation in the UN Country Team activities, and other UN common strategic planning through his/her active involvement in the United Nations Cooperation Framework (UNCF), Common Country Analysis /Common Country Framework (CCA/CCF) and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP).
• Act as Liaison officer for the Government and the broader sectorial constituency in policy related work and multilateral programming instruments;
• Support the national authorities and other stakeholders in participating and/or holding national and international events related to UN-Habitat’s programmes
• Promote partnerships to contribute to the United Nations Development Assistance Framework in Ethiopia;
• Mainstream global programmes at the country level including pro-poor housing, disaster risk reduction and climate change initiatives, gender equity, tenure, urban development and poverty reduction;
• Provide support to strengthen linkages and information flows between UN-Habitat, local partners and the government through representation, liaison, networking and attendance at meetings.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Management:
• Share information on the availability of training and capacity building tools with external partners and assessing the degree of interest in applying them;
• Contribute to drafting of project reports and program information for external bodies
• Design and implements a results-based monitoring and evaluation system for normative activities such as policy support;
• Promote knowledge management through good practices and reporting;
• Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:
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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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.
TEAMWORK:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in urban development, urban and regional planning, engineering (including urban/municipal engineering), or architecture or a related social sciences field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of progressively relevant experience on human settlements issues with direct, recent experience in the formulation and implementation of human settlements programmes and projects at the national or international levels is required.
Experience in the planning, implementation and monitoring of policies and programmes using Results-based Management is required.
Work experience in the Ethiopia’s urban development context and familiarity with the relevant policies, strategies and plans for urban development in Ethiopia is required.
Experience in or on the region of assignment is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in written and spoken and written English is required. Fluency in spoken and written Amharic is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
NOTE: ‘Fluency’ equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand) and ‘Knowledge of’ equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This project post is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. Please note that extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS OF ETHIOPIA ONLY. The National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located and will be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of the office. If no suitable local candidate is identified, Nationals of Ethiopia residing elsewhere may be considered, in which case the candidate would be responsible for any costs related to traveling and relocating to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in the event of an employment offer.
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According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
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