Associate Programme Management Officer
UN-Habitat
工作地点
Nairobi
招聘信息详细内容
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Nairobi is the headquarters duty station for the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) the United Nations agency mandated with ensuring better urban future by promoting socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement sustainable development goal 11 (SDG 11). Although the mandate of UN-Habitat is global, the agency has placed special emphasis on working for the benefit of the host country through contributing to Kenya’s development priorities in a variety of ways. UN-Habitat Regional Office in Africa (ROAf) located in Nairobi, Kenya, is supporting priorities of member states and governments to achieve sustainable urban development. Implementation of Kenya programmes is carried out within the ROAf.
JOB SUMMARY
EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, environment studies, sustainable development or a related field is required.A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.Work ExperienceA minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, sustainable development, urban planning or related area is required.Experience on local governance, local development, or localization of the Sustainable Development Goals is required.Experience on partnership building and partners mobilization, including donor relations is desirable.One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable (none if successful YPP or P-1 with a related degree).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out research on selected aspects of SDG Localization and Local Governments, including linkages with the New Urban Agenda, by collecting, analyzing, and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.Supports preparations for the Quadrennial New Urban Agenda Report, specifically by analyzing and systematizing information from city-level reports such as Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) and local development strategies.Provides substantive support for knowledge and policy coordination, including the review and analysis of emerging development issues and trends on localization.Assists in performing advisory assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning and facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, talking points, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications that relate to SDG Localization, Local and Regional Governments and the New Urban Agenda.Coordinates project activities with relevant UN-Habitat sections and offices, including project planning, implementation and coordination with implementing partners and beneficiaries.Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics.Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection.Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).Supports the team’s efforts to scale up technical support globally and to mobilize resources by engaging with relevant partners and donors.Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.Performs other duties as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strategizing, Project management, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Ability to coordinate, Research planning, Decision making
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
