PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Development Pillar of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in Kabul. The focus of this job is to lead or direct the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, operations, policy development and implementation, and other activities. The incumbent will report to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC) through the Head of the Integrated Office of the UNAMA Development Pillar. The incumbent will hold a secondary reporting line to the Director of UNMAS at headquarters. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Programme Management Officer (Chief, Mine Action Programme) will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Planning • Researches, analyzes and presents mine action information and data gathered from diverse sources and advises on appropriate responses to address the explosive ordnance threat in Afghanistan. • Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies, etc. • Generates survey and assessment initiatives; reviews, analyzes and interprets data on the evolution of the Mine Action programme, monitors the Mine Action programme’s performance, including the implementing partner’s performance,, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. 2. Implementation • Develops, implements and evaluates evaluates the UNAMA mine action programme strategy, resource mobilization strategy, Work Plan and budget; monitors, evaluates and analyses Mine Action programme/project development and implementation in alignment with strategic direction.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation, reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions. liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions. • Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; leads the engagement with national authorities involved in Mine Action, conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Provides guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafts mission summaries, substantive input in the preparation of papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Security Council, etc. 3. Administration • Organizes and prepares written outputs, 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, etc. • Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). • Performs other related duties. Results Expected: Develops, implements, evaluates, effective leadership and management of major projects and teams; demonstrates timely delivery of outputs in accordance with overall objectives and policies. Plays a lead role in identifying significant issues and develops well-reasoned, innovative approaches to deal with these issues. Serves as an effective spokesperson internally and externally and forms strong partnerships with relevant parties. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Knowledge and understanding of a range of Mine Actions issues, including a detailed understanding of UN mine action programme policies and coordination mechanisms. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. 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. 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. Planning and 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. Building trust: Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion. Manages in a deliberate and predictable way. Operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda. Places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients. Gives proper credit to others. Follows through on agreed upon actions. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Judgement/decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, international relations or a related field. A first level university degree with a combination of 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 project or programme management, administration or related area is required. A minimum of four years of experience in programme management in mine action, security sector reform or stabilization in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required. A minimum of two years of experience in a managerial role in a mine action field programme is required. A minimum of two years’ experience engaging with senior government officials in complex humanitarian or conflict/post conflict setting is required Experience in resource mobilization or fundraising is required. Prior work experience in Afghanistan is desirable. Experience in capacity building of national authorities and technical assistance is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. There are no additional desirable languages specified. 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).