PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

This position is located in the Peacekeeping-Intelligence CoordinationTeam, in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for the Department of Peace Operations. The Programme Officer reports to the Senior Programme Officer. The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) serves as a center of excellence for peace operations, responsible for preventing, responding to and managing conflict and sustaining peace in countries where peace operations under its purview are deployed, and provides support to other entities on peace and security issues.

The Policy on Peacekeeping-Intelligence was promulgated in May 2017 and revised in 2019 and aims at professionalizing peacekeeping-intelligence, primarily to better ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers and to better protect civilians. Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties: •Monitors and supports the development of the Operational Guidance Documents of the DPO policy framework on peacekeeping-intelligence; 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; Leads the development and the coordination of PKI-related training courses. •Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources. •Coordinates efforts to enhance early warning in peacekeeping, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, development of a toolkit preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. •Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, 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. •Performs other duties as required.

• 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 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. • 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.

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, international relations, international security or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Not available.

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required. A minimum of two years working for the United Nations Department of Peace Operations is required. A minimum of five years working in intelligence or peacekeeping-intelligence is required. Experience in managing a project or a programme is required. Experience in training development and delivery in peacekeeping-intelligence while incorporating gender considerations to/for a civilian, military and Police audience is required. Experience in early warning concept development, including early warning indicators and toolkits is required. Experience working in a peacekeeping operation or in a post-conflict environment is desirable

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

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