Programme Management Officer Role Available

About the Company

ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The mission is guided by ECA's five strategic directions which aim to:

• Advance ECA's position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent's problems and take local solutions to the continent;
• Develop macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate inclusive industrialization for poverty and inequality reduction;
• Design and implement innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical, and social assets for transforming Africa;
• Contribute solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace, security, and social inclusion as an important development nexus;
• Advocate Africa's position at the global level and develop regional responses as a contribution to global development issues.

This position is located in the Climate Change, Food Security and Natural Resource Management Division (CFND) in the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The CFND is headed by a director who reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme). Its main objective is to contribute to achieving inclusive development for the reduction of poverty and inequalities in Africa through initiatives in the areas of climate, food security, natural resources, and green and blue economy, with a particular focus on economic transformation through private sector development, value addition, and value chain development to accelerate regional integration.

In addition, CFND is the division mandated to coordinate the support that ECA is providing to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) countries in the African region and to strengthen the SIDS coordination in the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and South of China (AIS) region. This includes the RESIslands initiative and the SIDS special initiatives led by this Division to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS).

This position is located in the Office of the Director, Climate Change, Food Security and Natural Resource Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa. The Programme Management Officer reports to the Director. The focus of these jobs is the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes, operations, and other activities in an assigned functional area.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of 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 proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
• Researches, analyzes, and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
• Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes, and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues, and prepares conclusions.
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in or leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials, and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to a 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 challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amounts 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.

Qualification

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying work 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.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, or related area is required. Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience with ERP systems, business intelligence tools, Excel, PowerPoint, report drafting, and engagement with clients and donors is desirable.

Skills Required:

• Economics / Statistics
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management