Jobs - 105186- National Programme Officer/ Associate Project Mana

National Programme Officer/ Associate Project Management

Location :

Dakar, SENEGAL

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

01-May-2022

Application Deadline :

14-Mar-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-A

Duration of Initial Contract :

7 months renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and funding

Languages Required :

English French

Expected Duration of Assignment :

7 months renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and funding

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) supports Member States to improve their criminal justice systems to prevent, interdict, investigate and prosecute maritime crime, through a sound rule of law framework and effective international cooperation. The programme runs globally under sub-regional programmes covering Latin America and the Caribbean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean, the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea, the Indian Ocean (East/West) and the Pacific Ocean. This position is within the UNODC GMCP Atlantic Ocean Programme, based in the UNODC Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN).

The UNODC GMCP Atlantic Ocean sub-programme works with multiple costal States in West and Central Africa and in close coordination with key regional organizations including ECOWAS, ECCAS and the Yaoundé Architecture and its components. The programme is supported by contributions from a number of international partners including Canada, Denmark, the EU, Germany, Italy and the US.

The programme has a high and growing level of delivery requiring increased capacity in project management and administration and counterpart engagement. The NPO will work part of the UNODC GMCP Atlantic Ocean team supporting project management and administration and counterpart engagement in ECOWAS and ECCAS States with particular focus on Benin and Togo.

The NPO will work under the direct supervision of the UNODC GMCP Programme Coordinator for the Atlantic Ocean and under the overall supervision of the UNODC Representative for ROSEN. The NPO will engage regularly with UNODC GMCP and ROSEN project managers and administrative staff as well as UNODC colleagues in its Vienna HQ. Frequent coordination with implementation partners including UNDP will be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, The National Programme Officer (Associate Project Management Officer) will provide project management and administration support and carry out counterpart engagement for the UNODC GMCP Atlantic Ocean sub-programme. The focus of work is project management and administration including planning, delivery and closure, working closely with project coordinators and project administration team. The NPO will carry out counterpart engagements including ensuring regular communications, the identification of capacity building needs and smooth delivery of project activities.

The National Programme Officer will carry out the following tasks:

Contribute to the annual planning of the programme and activities
Contribute to the delivery of projects and their activities
Develop, maintain and monitor project implementation plans in line with donor agreements and UN rules
Carry out regular communication with project beneficiaries
Carry out field missions to deliver events, engage with counterparts and identify capacity building needs
Contribute to written reports, project proposals and other inputs as required
Coordinate with external partners to facilitate and optimize programme administration
Contribute to administrative tasks (HR, procurement, travel etc) as required
Conduct financial monitoring as required

Undertake any other tasks as required.

Competencies

Professionalism:

Has knowledge and ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions. Is able to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial rules and regulations in work situations. Has excellent project management and communication skills. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; 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; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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.

Client Orientation:

Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with all relevant stakeholders, identifies clearly their needs to develop and implement legal, policy and other responses, ensures continuous dialogue with the stakeholders monitoring the relevant developments and undertaking the necessary adjustments; meets timeline for delivery of technical assistance and other services and products.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A first-level university degree in business or public administration, management, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field is required.

2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience:

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in national and/or international project management, finance, budget and administration or related area, is required.

Work experience with large Enterprise Resource Planning Systems is required.

Work experience with electronic administrative and business processes systems is desirable.

Experience with Umoja/SAP or Oracle is desirable.

Languages:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English and French, i.e. oral and written proficiency, with excellent document drafting skills, is required.