UNDRR Assistant Programme Management Officer Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

UNDRR Assistant Programme Management Officer Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.

UNDRR Ethiopia looking for “Assistant Programme Management Officer”.

Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 3rd June 2023.

UNDRR (formerly UNISDR) is the United Nations focal point for disaster risk reduction. UNDRR oversees the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supporting countries in its implementation, monitoring and sharing what works in reducing existing risk and preventing the creation of new risk. Photo © Abbie Trayler-Smith / Panos Pictures / Department for International Development.

UNDRR Assistant Programme Management Officer Jobs 2023

The UNDRR has published a job vacancy announcement on 6th May 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Assistant Programme Management Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

UNDRR Job Vacancy 2023

Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Prepares assigned inputs for the Head of Liaison Office to advance the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) agenda in Africa in coherence with climate actions and early warning -early action support within the context of the Sendai Framework and the Programme of Action (PoA) for its implementation in Africa, taking into consideration other related decisions and strategic priorities adopted by Member States.
• Assists in the organization of national and regional events such as the biannual meeting of the Africa Working Group on DRR and the Africa Regional Platform for DRR, including by assisting in the preparation of a detailed budget for the events, drafting relevant documentation, undertaking related logistical and administrative tasks, and following up on the implementation of adopted outcome documents. Provides assistance to event organizing committees’ regular meetings, including by contributing to the preparation of agendas, meeting outcome documents, and following up on the implementation of agreed action points. Follows up on the publication of event documentation including concept notes, agenda and outcome documents on UNDRR website, maintaining high-quality standards and the correct application of the UN branding guidelines and publishing standards.
• Assists in developing the work plan for Opportunities and Issues-Based Coalitions (OIBCs) in which UNDRR is participating. Assists the Head of the Liaison Office in following up with participating UN entities to support the implementation of the work plan for the DRR sub-group, which UNDRR leads/co-leads. Assists in the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of progress in the implementation of work plans for the relevant OIBC and AU-UN Regional Collaborative Platform (RCP) Joint Secretariat. Assists in organizing regular meetings of the sub-group that UNDRR leads/co-leads. Assists in following up on activities related to African Union-UN collaboration, including relevant recommendations/follow-up actions agreed at the AU-UN RCP Annual Meeting.
• Supports the integration of DRR-related matters into the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) in Ethiopia. Assists in preparing periodic reports on the implementation of UNSDCF in consultation with relevant ROA staff, with a focus on DRR-related activities. Assists in the preparation and implementation of UNDRR-supported projects in Ethiopia. Assists in organizing events for the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) in Ethiopia and at African Union Commission (AUC) level.
• Participates in efforts to enhance partnerships with UNDRR strategic partners, including AUC, UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), UN Regional entities and African Permanent Missions, and by assisting in the identification of key traditional and non-traditional partners in support of the implementation of the Sendai Framework in Africa. Assists in organizing regular briefing sessions and briefing materials, talking points, and presentation as assigned, including during IDDRR event, for African Permanent Missions and other partners based in Addis Ababa to mobilize resources and increased support to effectively implement the Sendai Framework in Africa. In consultation with the UNDRR Africa Office and the head of the AU Liaison Office (AULO), provides assistance for the implementation of UNDRR projects, including by engaging with the AUC DRR unit.

Position in Organization:

• Posting Title: ASSISTANT PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, NOA
• Job Code Title: Assistant Programme Management Officer
• Department/Office: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
• Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
• Posting Period: 05 May 2023 – 03 June 2023
• Job Opening Number: 23-Programme Management-UNDRR-206916-R-Addis Ababa (X)
• Staffing Exercise: N/A

Qualification & Experience:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, management, economics, international relations, disaster risk reduction, climate change, agriculture, development studies, social sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum Two Years Experience.

How to Apply UNDRR Assistant Programme Management Officer Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=206916

The Closing Date: 3rd June 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.