UNDP Programme Support Officer Jobs 2024 – South Africa NGO Jobs.
UNDP South Africa looking for “Programme Support Officer”.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 02nd June 2024.
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UNDP Programme Support Officer Jobs 2024
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 08th May 2024 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Programme Support Officer to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Programme Support Officer |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 03 years |
| Application Deadline | 02nd June 2024 |
Task description
Under the direct supervision of IFAD Country Representative, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
1. Management of Country Programme:
- Contribute to project implementation and supervision, through the preparation of, participation in and reporting on IFAD-led implementation support and supervision missions of active loan-finance projects i.e. contribute to the development of mission Terms of References (ToRs), co-leading assessment of selected project com-ponents, drafting of report sections, and discussing mission reports with IFAD internal reviewers;
- Review country programmes Annual Work Plan and Budgeting (AWPB) & Procurement Plan (PP) and provide inputs to the Country Directors (CDs) and Country Programme Officers (CPOs);
- Monitoring of execution of Country Programme implementation and compliance to key performance indicators/parameters;
- Support compliance of projects and country programme’s with IFAD corporate level policies, such as the Operational Results Management System (ORMS), Annual reviews, Country Strategic opportunity Programme (COSOP) Review, Mid Term Reviews (MTRs), etc.
- Provide tailored implementation support to projects between mission, and follow up on agreed actions from supervision missions and discuss with the project; management teams how to address issues and shortcomings in a timely manner;
- Work closely with the CD/CR on country strategic aspects, such as reporting towards the IFAD contributions to the national UN framework and its objectives, engagement in donor /sector working groups (especially in line with your specialization), support portfolio level reflection in line with the valid IFAD country strategies;
- In line with the UNV skill set and the portfolio, contribute to strengthen thematic partnerships with relevant donor agencies, private sector and academia, to introduce re-quired skills/knowledge/assistance and co-investment into the portfolio;
- Contribute to the daily operational work of project management, by reviewing project requests as appropriate and in line with the UNV background and experience;
- Contribute to the MCO knowledge agenda by generating technical inputs (papers/posters/blog posts) to showcase lessons from the portfolio;
- Contribute to cross-country learning within the MCO and beyond, through technical presentations and appropriate communication of findings from missions / project analysis;
- Support project design, as required and appropriate: this entails the contribution to the process of project design documentation, participation in design missions and follow-up with government and other stakeholders on relevant communications/documentation;
- Support and co-lead project completion, and ensure appropriate reporting on project’s achievements toward set development objectives in line with IFAD and government requirements;
- As required, work on replies to IFAD’s internal evaluation office on completion reports;
- Contribute to preparation of senior management visits to the MCO and its countries and potential participate;
- Contribute to thematic events and workshops at the hub and participate and potentially co-lead sessions;
- Support the reporting on MCOs events in appropriate channels within IFAD.
2. Monitoring and Evaluation:
- With a particular focus on food security, provide support to:
- Review country programmes AWPBs & PPs and provide inputs to the CD and the CPO;
- Monitor execution of Country Programme implementation and compliance to key performance indicators/parameters;
- Monitor the Country Programme Performance (CPP) on their Log-frames and update the IFAD monitoring systems – ORMS accordingly;
- Periodically review and monitor the performance of Country Programme Monitoring & Evaluation System in line with national and IFAD monitoring and evaluation requirements;
- Contribute to country project/programme’s design, and reviews including annual and midterm review;
- Contribute to COSOP preparation and review and monitor performance;
- Support compliance of projects and country programme’s with IFAD corporate level policies in food security in ORMS, Annual reviews, COSOP Review, MTRs, etc.;
- Monitor implementation status of project/programme’s supervision recommendations;
- Monitor programmes’ compliance to key deadlines, which may include meeting deadlines to recommendations of supervision missions, submission of key reports (annual and audit reports);
- Support the documentation, packaging and dissemination of lessons learnt;
- Periodically draft portfolio score cards and country performance sheet based on COSOP indicators.
3. Portfolio support:
- Support the overall country portfolio of IFAD in South Africa, Eswatini, Botswana, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Namibia;
- Work with all active IFAD projects, engage with the project coordinators to follow up mission agreed actions, planning of review meetings and engage around mission preparation and other key deliverables;
- Portfolio monitoring and reporting – Focus on monitoring and reporting by working closely with the projects and monitoring teams to ensure timely reporting, adequate quality of ME data, and promote the use of ME in knowledge and communication;
- Communication and Knowledge – Support the IFAD country team in aspects of communication and knowledge sharing by working with IFAD in-house COM and Knowledge teams and assist projects with compiling high-quality knowledge products;
- Mission preparation and participation – Assist the respective team leaders in preparing IFAD missions and lead on the monitoring and Knowledge aspects;
- Product development /Branding support – Support the MCO and IFAD supported projects on branding and product development. Including webpages, advertising materials, social media presence but in close collaboration with IFAD COM where required.
Eligibility Criteria
Required education level:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering Rural Development and Social Sciences, Agriculture, Economics, Rural Finance, or similar relevant areas. Master’s degree would be an added advantage.
Required experience:
- 3 years of experience in Project Management, Rural Development, Rural Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Food security and Nutrition, Natural Resource Management and climate change in the private sector and or government offices or applied research with relevance to IFAD’s objectives.
Languages:
- English, Level: Fluent, Required
Other Details
- Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP Programme Support Officer Jobs 2024
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1741297604997376
The Closing Date: 02nd June 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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