Chief of Section, Programme Management, Administration, P5

The Chief of Section, Programme Management leads programme/project development and implementation focusing on efficiency and improved service delivery through the UN80 initiative. The role involves managing collaborative projects, supporting institutional reform, and leading data-driven decision making within the Department of Operational Support.

Responsibilities

• Plans and oversees programme/project development and implementation with a focus on efficiency and improved service delivery through the UN80 initiative.
• Leads efforts to improve service delivery by exploring new ideas and persuading others to consider new options.
• Leads collaborative projects and supports relationships with key partners including Secretariat entities, UN agencies, funds and programmes, and external partners.
• Leads a data-driven approach to decision making and programme/project management using data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI and PowerPoint.
• Represents the Section/Division/Department/Secretariat at inter-agency meetings and seminars on issues related to improving service delivery and operational support architecture.
• Provides substantive input in preparation of position papers and reports for intergovernmental bodies such as ACABQ, CPC, ECOSOC, and the General Assembly.
• Contributes to reporting on budget/programme performance and programmatic/substantive issues.
• Ensures high-quality standards for outputs produced under supervision and compliance with relevant mandates.
• Prepares inputs for the Division's work programme, determines priorities, and allocates resources for timely delivery of outputs.
• Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks including budget preparation, performance monitoring, reporting, results-based budgeting inputs, staff performance evaluation, and recruitment.
• Manages, guides, develops, and trains staff under supervision.
• Fosters teamwork and communication among staff within the Section and across organizational boundaries.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business, administration, finance, human resources, programme management, supply chain, law, information and communication technology (ICT) or related area is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of ten years of experience at the international level in administration, budget and finance, human resources management, programme management, coordination, supply chain, procurement, ICT or related field is required.
• Experience in leading project/programme management initiatives in support of institutional reform and organizational transformation in an international organization setting, including developing strategic approaches, and managing complex transition processes for clients, is required.
• Experience in leading operational support reviews and analysis, including leveraging data analytics, business intelligence and visualization tools to inform decisions, strategies and execution of operational support solutions is required.
• Experience in collaborating with diverse partners to design, coordinate, and implement change management and capacity development programmes that improve operational service delivery in an international organization is desirable.
• English language proficiency at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking is required.

Skills

• Programme Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Organizational Transformation
• Institutional Reform
• Budget Management
• Finance Management
• Human Resources Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Information and Communications Technology
• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence Reporting
• Data Visualization
• Operational Support
• Change Management
• Capacity Development
• Stakeholder Coordination

Languages

English