Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, Institutions and Ecosystems and the overall guidance of the Chief, Institutions and Ecosystems Section, the Associate Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities:
Works with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
Assists in performing 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.
Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
Assists in developing and supporting institutional networks, identifying and sharing good practice.
Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.
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, etc.).
Performs other duties as required.
Education:
A first-level university degree in business administration, management, economics or a related field.
A completed advanced level university degree (Masters or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field may be considered with 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Work Experience:
A minimum of four years of experience (two years with a Masters degree) in project/programme management, administration or related area is required.
Experience advising public and private sector economic actors in a diverse global context is desirable.
Experience working with developing and transition economies is desirable.
Experience in working with Business Support Organizations and their related ecosystems is desirable.
Experience supporting women entrepreneurs and women-led enterprises is desirable.
Experience in incorporating gender perspectives into the work of Business Support Organizations is desirable.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
