Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Programme Management Officer (TJO) Jobs in Ethiopia

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Programme Management Officer (TJO) Jobs in Ethiopia

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the OHCHR Regional Office in Addis Ababa, The incumbent will report to the Regional Representative or his/her delegated representative. The focus of this job is the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects, operations and other activities in an assigned functional area.

Responsibilities

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

Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes/projects.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports to ensure alignment with priorities and outcomes; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.

Provides substantive support to the monitoring and evaluation of office programmes and projects, development of M & E frameworks and result based management.

Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.

Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.

Prepares various written outputs on programme and projects, e.g. draft background papers, analysis.

Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include supporting field teams in proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.

Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of operational support and guidance to external consultants, field teams, 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 prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).

Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism : Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. 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.

• 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 & 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.

Creativity : Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Technological Awareness : Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, Project/Programme management, economics 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.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project planning or programme management, administration or related area is required

Experience working on human rights issues is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Programme Management Officer (TJO) Jobs in Ethiopia

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