Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ). The Senior Programme Management Officer reports to the Executive Secretary of the ACABQ. For more information on ACABQ visit: https://www.un.org/ga/acabq/en

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) and the Deputy Executive Secretary, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:

• Attends meetings of the ACABQ and drafts reports of the Committee setting forth its observations, conclusions and recommendations.
• Examines and analyses administrative and budgetary information on the United Nations regular budget, extrabudgetary activities, peacekeeping operations and matters of system-wide concern and coordination; reviews statements of programme budget implications of draft resolutions and decisions of the legislative organs of the General Assembly.
• Takes the lead in analyzing, evaluating the management, budgetary and administrative aspects of assigned programmes/projects in ACABQ; directs subordinates in such analysis, monitoring and assessment; directs review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions.
• Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.
• Directs research and programme evaluation on administrative and budgetary issues and practices of the United Nations Secretariat and the United Nations system and presents information gathered from diverse sources and leads the drafting process and production of major/complex reports.
• Coordinates policy analysis; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies, provides background notes and analytical studies to the Chairperson and the Executive Secretary of the ACBAQ.
• Oversees the review, analysis and interpretation of responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. reports of the Committee setting forth its observations, conclusions and recommendations, background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, including intergovernmental deliberations, to include determination of the agenda topics, advises Chairperson and Members of the ACABQ, prepares documents and presentations, etc.
• Designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• 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, review submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and ensures preparation of related documents/reports (advisory reports on programme budget, policy proposals, etc.).
• Establishes effective collaboration and partnerships and maintains liaison and coordination with offices of the Secretariat and the United Nations agencies, funds and programmes; provides advice and clarification on the substance of the Advisory Committee reports.
• Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; guides, evaluates and mentors staff.
• Carrying out administrative tasks necessary, including preparation of Office budget, interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates; and
• Performs other duties as required. Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of the work of the United Nations and the organization’s budgetary, administrative and financial systems, structures and rules. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Tact and ability to appreciate the political nuances of the questions under discussion. Ability to draft and produce reports and papers on technical issues. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning and 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. Building Trust: Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion. Manages in a deliberate and predictable way. Operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda. Places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients. Gives proper credit to others. Follows through on agreed upon actions. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Judgement/Decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary. Education Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, social sciences management, economics or a related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelors degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job – Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, human resources management, administration is required. Experience in the drafting/editing of intergovernmental documentation dealing with administrative and budgetary issues or related area is required. Experience in producing substantive reports and papers on technical issues is required. Experience in the budgetary policies and practices, financial regulations, rules and administrative procedures of the UN or other international organizations is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Either Arabic…