Economic Commission for Africa Programme Management Officer Jobs in Ethiopia







Economic Commission for Africa Programme Management Officer Jobs in Ethiopia; This position is in the Publications, Conference and Knowledge Management Division (PCKMD), Director’s Office at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Addis Ababa. The Programme Management Officer reports to the Director of PCKMD.

Responsibilities

  • Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Director of Publications, Conference and Knowledge Management Division, the incumbent will assist the Director in all administrative tasks related to leading the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, operations and other activities in the Division.

  • This includes preparing regular dashboards for the Director to assess progress towards achieving goals for each Section in the Division.

  • It also includes providing appropriate support in coordinating logistics, preparing documents and presentations, and managing participant engagement to align with the Division's strategic objectives.

    Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

    1. Programme of work coordination and monitoring

    a. Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects, etc.; 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.

    b. Assists the PCKMD Director in the day-to-day management and oversight of the three sections of the Division, namely: Conference Management (PCMS), Information Communication Technology (ICTSS) and Knowledge Management (KMSS) services.

    c. Assists the Director in following up regularly against performance indicators for each of the three Sections. This includes collecting from each Section their respective data on performance against budget and programmatic goals and preparing presentations about PCKMD’s overall performance to the Senior Leadership Team and for APPR sessions.

    d. Provides programmatic support to the Division, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing operational efficiency.

    e. Reviews policy, SOPs development in the functional areas of the Division, including the review and analysis of issues and trends in these areas and preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.

    f. Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects, etc.; 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.

    2. Reporting and organizing submissions

    a. Reviews and prepare annual reports, performance reports and strategic documents on operational issues for the division. Produce major/complex reports for management.


    b.
    Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.


    c. Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, and events, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, and coordinating logistics to ensure effective event management.

    d. Coordinates communication, outreach and client engagement activities; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities to improve the visibility and adoption of PCKMD services.


    3. Budgetary and Human resources Operations of the Division


    a. Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, funds allotment, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.); Initiates and conducts studies to improve budget reporting and cost-effective utilization of the Divisions resources.

    b. Supports and coordinates actions covering the entire span of human resource activities for the Division, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, vacancies, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training, etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.

    c. Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting d. Monitors progress in the three sections to ensure operational efficiency through digital transformation and application of artificial intelligence in knowledge management, Conference Management and Information Communication Technology services in line with SG’s digital transformation strategy.

    4. Performs other duties as required.

    Languages

    Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

    Assessment

    Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.


    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa Programme Management Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

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