PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P4

ECA’s mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The mission is guided by ECA’s five strategic directions which aim to: advance ECA’s position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent’s problems and take local solution to the continent; Developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate inclusive industrialization for poverty and inequality reduction; Designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for transforming Africa; Contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; Advocating Africa’s position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global development issues. This position is located in the Climate Change, Food Security and Natural Resource Management Division (CFND) in the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

The CFND is headed by a director who reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme). Its main objective is to contribute to achieving inclusive development for the reduction of poverty and inequalities in Africa through initiatives in the areas of Climate, Food Security, Natural Resources and Green and Blue Economy, with a particular focus on economic transformation through private sector development, value addition and value chain development to accelerate regional integration. In addition, CFND is the division mandated to coordinate the support that ECA is providing to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) countries in the African region and to strengthen the SIDS coordination in the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean and South of China (AIS) region. This includes the RESIslands initiative, and the SIDS special initiatives lead by this Division to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS). The position is located in the Office of the Director of the CFND. The Programme Management Officer of the RESIslands initiative and SIDS special initiatives reports to the Director of CFND.

• Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions and presents findings at periodic programme performance review meetings.

• Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.

• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources to identify priority countries for the CFND activities.

• Coordinates or provides advise on policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies, coordinates cooperation among Member States on sustainable development issues; negotiates with donor and recipient countries on technical assistance programmes.

• Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.

• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, periodic reports to the project steering committee, donors and goverments, etc.

• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative, and other meetings, including those of intergovernmental bodies, conferences and other SIDS related events in relevant global conferences, such as the UNGA, HLPF, ARSDF, COP, COM UNOC, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc, represents the Division at meetings on development issues organizes and

• Initiates external relations, including with senior government officials, , carries out resource mobilization and outreach activities related to SIDS initiatives, convening relevant stakeholders and partners to support the SIDS and the AISCC; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.

• Leads a team of assigned personnel in or undertakes large, complex field missions related to technical cooperation, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.

• Coordinates or performs activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.), as well attends to various project administrative matters.

• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.

• 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.

• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Not available.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

• This position is temporarily available until the end of August 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

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