UNECA Senior Programme Management Officer Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

UNECA Senior Programme Management Officer Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. UNECA Ethiopia looking for “Senior Programme Management Officer”. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 22nd Sept 2022.

Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.

UNECA Senior Programme Management Officer Jobs 2022

The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 10th Sept 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Senior Programme Management Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

UNECA Job Vacancy 2022

Job Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Senior Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Takes the lead to develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects, etc.; directs subordinates in programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment; directs review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions.
• Prepare briefs and speeches for Senior Management on economic development issues and programme activities.
• Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.
• Oversee and contribute to research projects and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Prepare policy briefs and review policy documents, reports, and flagship publications.
• Coordinates policy development; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies,
• Undertakes survey initiatives; guides design of data collection instruments; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
• Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Prepare funding request proposals to mobilize research funds from other organizations and agencies Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and ensures preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; Guides, evaluates and mentors staff
• May perform other duties as required.

Position in Organization:

• Posting Title: Senior Programme Management Officer, P5
• Job Code Title: SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
• Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
• Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
• Posting Period: 25 July 2022 – 22 September 2022
• Job Opening Number: 22-Programme Management-ECA-185932-R-Addis Ababa (G)
• Staffing Exercise: N/A

Qualification:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required
• Experience working on development-related issues is desirable.
• Experience working for or with multilateral institutions is desirable.
• Experience working with member States and/ or member State representatives is desirable.

How to Apply UNECA Senior Programme Management Officer Jobs 2022

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=185932

The Closing Date: 22nd Sept 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.