高级项目管理官员

This position is located in the Strategic Planning, Programme Management, Evaluation and Change Service (SPECS) in the Executive Direction and Management Division (SPECS/EDM) of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland.

SPECS.

Within delegated authority, the Senior Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Takes the lead to develop and implement assigned programmes/projects, etc., including organizational change initiatives aligned with OHCHR's strategic objectives;

directs subordinates in programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment;

identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions;

identifies and initiates follow-up actions, including the development and follow-up of organizational change workplans and Organizational Effectiveness Action Plans.

• 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.

• Directs research and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources.

reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies, including communication on organizational change and stakeholder engagement., • Undertakes survey initiatives;

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., and 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. • 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, including advising leadership on organizational change and facilitating consultations.

Guides, evaluates, and mentors staff, including teams implementing organizational change initiatives.

• Leads team members' efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.

Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate, and share the data they need, including monitoring change objectives, feedback, and lessons learned.

• May perform other duties as required.

Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction.

Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals.

Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operations.

Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment.

is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;

remains calm in stressful situations.

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.

is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction;

conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.

determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;

makes tough decisions when necessary.

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, human rights;

economics, or a related field is required.

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.

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, policy development, analysis, change management or related area is required.

Out of these of the ten (10) years, at least five (5) years in human rights within the UN system or similar international organization is required.

Experience conducting organizational change diagnostics, including identifying organizational challenges and areas for improvement, is required.

Experience developing and supporting the implementation of organizational change management processes within the UN system or a similar international organization is required.

Experience managing a team is required Experience in providing advice and support to principal-level officials is required Experience in organizational culture and strategic foresight is desirable.

Experience working in country or regional office settings is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

For this job opening, English is required.

French is desirable.

The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult for details).

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which will be followed by a competency-based interview. Special Notice

Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs.

The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.

The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.

The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another.

The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship.

Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction.

Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals.