United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Programme Management Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Regional Office for East Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In support of the establishment of a comprehensive compliance framework for African Union-led and African Union-authorized Peace Support Operations, the incumbent will operate under the overall guidance of the Regional Representative and direct supervision of the Senior Human Rights Officer.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Supports the preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies, generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions
• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinates activities related to budget 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.
Ability to Apply Judgment in the Context of Assignments Given, Plan Own Work and Manage Conflicting Priorities. 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
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