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This position is located in the Strategic Planning, Programme Management, Evaluation and Change Service (SPECS) of the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Programme Planning Officer reports to the Senior Programme Management Officer under the overall guidance of the Chief of

SPECS.

Within delegated authority, the Programme Planning Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Coordinates the preparation of the High Commissioner's Plan of Action and Strategic Management Plan: * Designs the High Commissioner's Strategic Management Plan * Coordinates the drafting of the Plan, in cooperation with the implementing units, as well as with the Administration.

* Sets out a process and timescale for the preparation of OHCHR’s programme of work in respect of regular budget and extra-budgetary activities, ensuring the coherence of the work plans of OHCHR’s units, and the production of the Branch and country and regional presences Strategic Plans and Annual work plan *Drafts related guidelines, and provides necessary technical support and coaching to branches and country and regional Programme managers Develops Planning for the Programme Plan: *Leads the cooperative effort to draft the Programme Plan requested by the General Assembly * Analyzes the proposed work programme to ensure it supports the objectives of the High Commissioner's Strategic Management Plan and Programme Plan, and advises OHCHR's Senior Management accordingly.

* Monitors developments in the human rights bodies and organs to ensure that newly mandated activities are appropriately incorporated into the programme plan and assesses in cooperation with

PSMS the resource implications.

* Advises OHCHR's Senior Management regarding the consistency of the Programme Plan, including between the expected accomplishments and indicators of achievements, and programme budget.

* Analyses and advises Senior Management on the congruence among the programme budgetary and organizational structures of

OHCHR.

* Contributes to the implementation of the mid-points and annual review Contributes to the programmatic and human rights policy development: * Contributes to the development of a human rights situation analysis which serves as the basis for the development of the High Commissioner's Management Plan.

This includes soliciting appropriate inputs from all branches and country and regional offices.

*Identifies the need for internal policy positions.

Supports relevant units in the drafting of policy positions and proposals to address those issues.

* Supports the Senior Programme Management Officer in the identification of external policy positions on human rights issues * Provides a strategic or corporate-level perspective to the other work units that design policy positions.

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.

Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.

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

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 and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.

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 “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.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in management, political science, public administration, international relations, 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.

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in planning, monitoring, programme evaluation and solving management issues in complex situations is required Out of the seven years, at least five (5) years of experience in human rights, development or closely related areas is required A minimum of five years of experience in project or programme management and in strategic planning at the international level is required Experience in the development and roll out of planning and reporting tools including the United Nations secretariat’s integrated planning, management and reporting solution (IPMR) is desirable Experience in the application of results-based management and human rights based approach programming principles is required Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable Languages

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 the funds.

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.

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.

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.

Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.

The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c).

Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in

ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised.

This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.