UNSDCF Partnering and Programme Officer, Arab States (Amman)

Org. Setting and ReportingIn its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat, namely the Development Coordination Office (DCO). DCO now assumes managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system under the collective ownership of the members of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). The Resident Coordinator system is focused on the advancement of sustainable development, leaving no one behind, and with the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions as an overarching objective, consistent with the integrated nature of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The position is located in the Regional Office of the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) in Amman. The incumbent reports to the Senior Regional Coordination Officer, Arab States. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Partnership and Programme Officer will be responsible for the following: • Supports the Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams (RCs/UNCTs) to ensure quality and timely integrated support to Member States in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through the UNSDCF development. • Designs and facilitates relevant UNSDCF formulation processes, and other related country- level programming. • Provides quality advice on UNSDCF evaluations, Common Country Assessments (CCAs) and UNSDCFs; facilitates substantive contributions from a regional and global perspective. • Supports cross-UN system analysis. • Supports capacity development and provides help desk functions for RC/UNCT/RCOs, including dissemination of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for UN-Info. • Ensures compliance and full utilization of UN-Info, including technical support where required. • Promotes peer exchange and knowledge sharing with regards to programming for the RC System, including on UNSDCF and UN-Info. • Conducts data analyses on UN-Info country information and disseminates analytical findings and recommendations. • Supports UNCTs with SOPs implementation and other UN coherence efforts. • Coordinates the Regional Peer Support Group and country level UNCT processes (e.g. retreats, strategic planning) and leads quality assurance reviews of UNSDCFs. • Trains UN Country Teams on UNSDG guidance and policies. • Facilitates knowledge management and exchange of good practices amongst RC/UNCTs and RCOs, regional working groups and across UNDOCO regional teams. • Supports Issue based Coalitions (IBCs) to ensure efficient support to RCs/UNCTs by the IBCs. • Advises Regional IBCs, networks, and working groups on support provided to RCs/UNCTs on specific regional/trans-boundary issues, fostering (sub-)regional policy coherence. • Keeps abreast of latest emerging trends and innovative approaches in UNSDCF partnerships and programmes. • Monitors and analyzes funding mechanisms and their viability to support new and emerging development opportunities; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and sustainable development issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions. • Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with UN agencies, the donor communities, and member states by planning and facilitating workshops and other interactive sessions on programme and partnerships issues and by assisting in developing action plans to manage change. • Develops draft policy recommendations on financing for development and programme and partnerships issues, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. • Organizes and prepares written outputs on sustainable development issues, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. • Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations on sustainable development issues. • Participates in or take the lead in specific inter-agency or expert task forces or working groups either internally or with outside parties. • Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Leads and/or participates in field missions, including provision of guidance to external, consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. • Coordinates activities related to budget funding on strategic partnerships and programme and prepares relevant documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). • Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff. • Performs other related duties, as required. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches. 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 resources on the internet, intranet and other databases. 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. 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. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in sustainable development, economics, public policy, public administration, finance, natural resources management, engineering, law, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development project or programme management is required. Experience in advising senior management on sustainable development in a development cooperation context is required. Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organization is required. Field experience in development cooperation is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).