PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (TJO), Geneve

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located within the Innovation & Analytics Hub, in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva. The Hub is responsible for leading office-wide digital transformation strategy and supporting OHCHR in Data & Analytics, Human Rights Statistics, Foresight enabled Early Warning & Prevention and Applied Innovative Technology. The Programme Management Officer reports to the Chief, Innovation & Analytics Hub.

ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties: \u2022 Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of 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 proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions. \u2022 Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions, assisting in change management, and fostering partnerships \u2022 Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources. \u2022 Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. \u2022 Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. \u2022 Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. \u2022 Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. \u2022 Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities, and supports visibility and communication \u2022 Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. \u2022 Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.) including resource mobilization, donor reporting, and grant proposal development. \u2022 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. \u2022 Performs other duties as required.

CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: 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 \u201cclients\u201d and seeks to see things from clients\u2019 point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients\u2019 needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients\u2019 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.

EducationAdvanced university degree (Master\u2019s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field. 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. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Job - Specific QualificationNot available.

Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. Experience supporting the end-to-end development and delivery of data, digital transformation or innovation programmes, including business analysis, stakeholder engagement, work planning, implementation, results monitoring and donor reporting, is required. Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement, including donor relations, resource mobilization, fundraising, grant proposal development, donor reporting and management of voluntary contributions, is required. Experience planning and delivering multi stakeholder strategic outreach, high-level events, consultations, campaigns or partnership-engagement activities involving member states, donors, international organizations, civil society, academia or the private sector is desirable. Experience developing executive briefs, executive-level communications and outreach products that translate complex data, digital or innovation initiatives into clear and compelling narratives for senior leadership, partners and donors is desirable. Experience using professional graphic-design and digital-content tools, and workflow management tools including Adobe Creative Suite, to produce publications, presentations, campaign materials and other institutional communication products is desirable.

LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult for details).