Programme Management Officer

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Office of the Director (OD) in the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Programme Management Officer reports to a Senior Programme Management Officer. The Division seeks to strengthen international cooperation for achieving social inclusion and the reduction of the gap of inequalities, by fostering effective policy impact and intensified global dialogue on social development issues. More information on DISD is available at https://www.un.org/development/desa/dspd/. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, relating to the preparation of the Second World Summit for Social Development; monitors and analyzes Summit-related 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. • Supports preparation of the host-country arrangements for the Summit and related logistics, including Inter-departmental coordination. • Supports activities related to budget coordination and funding for the Summit and prepares related documents/reports. • Undertakes or coordinates activities related to outreach and communication in support of the Summit, including assisting with implementation of the communication strategy and plan, contributing to the development of promotional material and supporting organization of advocacy events and initiatives; • Supports activities related to stakeholder engagement in preparation for the Summit and during the Summit. • Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies related to the Summit. • Undertakes survey initiatives to support input to Summit preparations and follow-up; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. • Prepares various written outputs, including draft background papers, briefing notes, summaries, etc. to support Summit preparation and follow-up. • Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings to support Summit preparation, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents, presentations and summaries; • Participates in field missions, as required to support the logistical preparations for the Summit, including provision of guidance to government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries. • 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. Competencies• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to outreach, communication and stakeholder engagement within the social development field. Knowledge and understanding of the work of the United Nations policy-making processes addressing social development. 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. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. • 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, management, economics, sociology or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two 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 with logistical preparation and coordination of large conferences or summit-level intergovernmental meetings in the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable. Experience with the development or implementation of outreach advocacy and communication materials to advance social development objectives is desirable. Experience with stakeholder engagement and coordinating stakeholder activities in the area of social development is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice• This position is temporarily available until 21 November 2025, with a possibility of extension. 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