特别公告

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

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.

设置和报告

This position is located in the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), Department of Management. The incumbent reports to the Executive Head of UNDEF.

工作内容

Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Head, UNDEF, the incumbent's responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1. Developing, managing and coordinating projects:
Assesses project proposals to determine consistency with overall UNDEF objectives; Monitors, appraises on the implementation of funded project through review of project management plans, progress reports and correspondence; Conducts closing of projects at the end of the cycle; Identifies lessons learned and successful, replicable or scalable outcomes; draws attention of the responsible offices where implementation has been deficient, seeking remedial action where necessary; Undertakes field missions to selected projects to monitor implementation and advise on improvements. Capacity building of UNDEF grantees in project design, negotiation of project documents and budget preparation. Knowledge management: Translates lessons learned from evaluation into knowledge and captures best practices of current projects to support future negotiation rounds.

2. Managing and coordinating the UNDEF online project management platform (Online project proposal system and cloud database):
Provides strategic leadership and oversees continuous database design, operation, development, improvement, troubleshooting, monitoring and maintenance which includes configurating engineering software; instructs and trains UNDEF staff and consultants in use of the database; works to develop and improve software for calls for project proposals; develops and updates systems for tracking of project implementation; meets regularly with IT consultants contracted by UNDEF and instructs them on actions required; evaluates performance of IT consultants.

3. Planning of programmatic areas:
Assists in developing procedures and guidelines for programme development and monitoring and evaluation; Works in consultation with civil society organizations, research institutions or non-governmental organizations, governments, UN Offices and Departments, Funds, Programmes and specialized agencies, in the identification of programme objectives and priorities; Assists in developing funding guidelines, project screening criteria and modalities to be used for project solicitation and review; Provides advice on the formulation, preparation and submission to UNDEF of project concepts and project proposals, project documents and budgets; Ensures a distribution of funds to the various priority areas set out by the UNDEF Advisory Board; Provides substantial inputs to UNDEF senior management on the disposition of project proposals, including results to be achieved, timetables, funding levels and reporting and evaluations.

工作要求

Professionalism: Knowledge of international issues relating to development and links to good governance, human rights and participatory models. Knowledge of the programme management practices and procedures of the United Nations or those of a similar large international organization. Ability to analyze and articulate programme management issues that require coordinated and integrated responses. Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.

专业要求

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, management, economics, international relations, law, public administration, environmental studies or a 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.

工作经验

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring projects in the fields of good governance or human rights, or in a related field, at national and international levels is required. Experience in international development dealing with multi-donor trust fund project/programme design and management is required. Experience in project knowledge-management and managing complex project databases is required. Experience in democracy support, grant-making and project evaluation is desirable.

语言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

联合国方面的考虑

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 or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, 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.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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