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Job Title:    Programme Management Officer

Organisation: United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)

Vacancy Code: 22-Programme Management-DPO-185868-J-Entebbe (X)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Team Leader TMAT

About US:

The Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) is dedicated to assisting the Member States and the Secretary-General in their efforts to maintain international peace and security. DPKO provides political and executive direction to UN Peacekeeping operations around the world and maintains contact with the Security Council, troop and financial contributors, and parties to the conflict in the implementation of Security Council mandates. The Department works to integrate the efforts of UN, governmental and non-governmental entities in the context of peacekeeping operations. DPKO also provides guidance and support on military, police, mine action and other relevant issues to other UN political and peacebuilding missions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader TMAT, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develops, implements and evaluates various training projects as leader of the Mobile Capacity Building Team of the IED Threat Mitigation Advisory Team (TMAT), i.e. Convention Munition Disposal (CMD), Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) and IED awareness training and capacity building projects; monitors and analyzes programme/
• project implementation at all stages; review of progress reports, project status reports, and briefing notes; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures 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 across functional areas of IED Threat Mitigation, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) and Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM).
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Coordinates UNMAS training course development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other training activities and studies,
• Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions related to EOD and IED Threat Mitigation support for Troop Contributing Countries and Peacekeeping Missions.
• 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 and harmonized EOD and IEDD training across the UN and with Member States, based on a profound needs assessment. etc.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc. including through partnerships with other stakeholders to support the objectives of training standardization across different organizations; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including technical and training support across all UN P/TCCs, UNMAS field programmes and regional training centers in Africa, Europe and Asia and 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.) for TMAT and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) Programme Management Officer job must hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in management, International relations, International Security Studies or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a military staff academy or similar law enforcement training institution is required.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in the field of explosive ordnance disposal, ammunition management and explosive hazard management, including five years of experience in working with IEDrelated issues, policies and operations, with proven C-IED experience in a mission environment is required.
• Recognized national qualification as EOD officer is required.
• Experience writing policy papers or producing guidelines, standards and/or training materials related to IED threat mitigation is desirable.
• Languages: fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nation language is an advantage.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to EOD and IEDs. 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 training, research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various training methodologies and 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.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of product or services to client.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount 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.
• Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

How to Apply:

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Deadline: 15^th August 2022

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