Programme Manager (READY) (P)

The Programme Manager (READY) will manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of Component 2 (Disaster Readiness) of the COFA READY project in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The role involves collaboration with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective programme delivery and compliance with donor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of the COFA READY project Component 2 in RMI by exercising administrative, operational, and financial management responsibility for the programme activities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships across UN Agencies, humanitarian organizations, government (specifically NDMO), the donor and community interlocutors in RMI to ensure the successful implementation of COFA READY project Component 2 in RMI.
• Collaborate closely with NDMO and the donor to ensure alignment on priorities identified during programme implementation.
• Coordinate the design and development of new programme activities, ensuring they are grounded in a solid results framework and responsive to emerging trends, priorities, and donor requirements.
• Facilitate initial planning sessions at the start of the programme to establish priorities for Years 1, 2, and 3 for RMI and conduct regular workshops with NDMO to address changes and promote knowledge sharing.
• Oversee the development of yearly programme workplans covering the three years of implementation, as requested by the donor.
• Provide operational management, guidance and technical supervision to staff, assisting on programmatic strategy and implementation.
• Ensure key programmatic decisions are shared with the donor, including regular updates and key milestones/events.
• Coordinate and manage the compilation of programme updates and briefs to donors, government and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Ensure timely and quality preparation and submission of all interim programme reports covering RMI in coordination with PSU.
• Monitor progress against strategic objectives and programme benchmarks; work closely with the M&E Officer on establishing a common Monitoring and Evaluation framework.
• Oversee the production of visibility/communications materials in coordination with the Communications Officer.
• Collaborate with the Procurement and Logistics Unit to ensure timely procurement of programme activities.
• Coordinate the development, dissemination and regular update of assessment and monitoring tools; draft Standard Operating Procedures if required.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of data collection and analysis mechanisms for the programme.
• Undertake travel duties nationally or internationally as required, including visits to Sub-Offices to support programme implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, International Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Extensive experience in implementing disaster preparedness and response programmes, community recovery and strengthening government and community capacity.
• Previous experience coordinating a multi-year donor-funded project with a strong reputation for developing excellent collaborative working relationships with counterparts, other contracts and international organizations and donors.
• Demonstrated experience managing programmes that effectively address solutions for disaster readiness and response.
• Experience working in the North Pacific is strongly preferred.
• Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high-level stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and information management skills.
• Detailed knowledge of the UN System, NGOs and other international organizations/institutions.
• Demonstrated skills in effectively managing and coordinating US-funded projects.
• Experience managing staff from diverse environments and backgrounds.
• Strong conceptualization, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with development partners, government counterparts, UN agencies, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Skills

• Disaster Preparedness Implementation
• Disaster Response Programmes
• Community Recovery
• Government Capacity Building
• Donor-Funded Project Coordination
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Programme Management
• UN Programming Knowledge
• Bilateral Donor Programming
• High-Level Stakeholder Consultations
• UN System Knowledge
• NGO Coordination
• US-Funded Project Management
• Staff Management
• Analytical Writing
• Information Management
• Leadership
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Relationship Management

Languages

English