PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

The temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS).

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will carry out the following duties: Programme Evaluation • Undertake all actions required to plan, direct, organize, conduct and report on technical evaluations of the Delegation of Authority performance, service delivery performance; risk analysis and compliance with the accountability framework by: • Conducting KPI data analysis of the MSD's performance against service delivery standards, implementation of recommendations from client satisfactory surveys and Service Level Agreements, communicating findings and recommendations based on data, research, analytical insights, lessons learnt and After Action Reviews to inform decision-making by senior management. • Providing technical evaluation support to Service Chiefs to ensure responses to Board of Auditors/ Board of Inquiry/ OIOS queries and, monitoring the efficient and effective implementation of recommendations made by the Board of Auditors, the OIOS and the Legislative bodies. • Conducting risk assessments; making recommendations to mitigate the MSD's risk exposure, monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the organization's risk management and enterprise resilience program, reviewing and reporting on the implementation of the risk control matrices as part of the system of internal controls. • Conducting strategic analysis to identify strategic value gaps and the resources required to fill them. • Analyzing information gathered from client satisfaction surveys and formulating convincing and well substantiated conclusions and recommendations for improvements in service delivery. Programme Management: • Preparing and implementing the work and action plans for MSD performance management, performance monitoring, benefits realization management, risk, enterprise resilience and budget management . • Advising on policy development based on evaluation findings concerning program relevance, effectiveness, efficiency; service delivery standards and, impact. • Partnering with internal clients and senior management to design and implement improvements in service delivery, assisting them with service delivery data and their analytical needs; solving service delivery challenges. • Liaising with other departments to integrate new evaluation methodologies and other developments as they are introduced to the Organization. Report Writing: • Audit focal point, monitors and updates evaluation and audit recommendations, provides substantive support to relevant inter-governmental and expert bodies . • Preparing Action Plans to be conducted as part of the System of Internal Controls. • Preparing analytical reports and presentations on strategic service delivery issues, including data analysis, identifying issues, forming hypotheses and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations and presentations. • Drafting the UN Organizational Management Resilience Management System (ORMS) Plans, background papers, analytical analyses, guidelines, conference room papers and other documents, as needed. Service Delivery /Client management: • Planning and generating survey initiatives; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses; designing questionnaires; reviewing, analyzing and interpreting survey responses; identifying problems, issues and preparing conclusions; Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients and partners in the Secretariat/missions . • Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned.

Professionalism: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the fields of management, oversight, evaluation and or/finance. Proven conceptual, analytical and evaluation skills and ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommend solutions. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the UN system including of key management, programmatic and reform issues. State-of-the-art knowledge of evaluation methodologies and techniques. 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. 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. 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, law, accounting/finance, business or public administration, programme management or in a related field is required. A first level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience in finance/budget/program evaluation or related area may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Not available.

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. Three years of experience in programme management or analysis in an international environment is required. Experience with managing multiple projects is required. Experience in the planning and preparation of programmes in an international organization is required, Experience with survey methodology, data analysis and KPIs is required. Experience with results-based budgeting and change management and experience in business process improvement, ERP and/or business intelligence systems is required. Experience in programme evaluation and/or audit in an international environment is desirable. Experience in liaising with intergovernmental and expert bodies is desirable.

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

This temporary job opening is being advertised for advance planning purposes pending formal approval of the relevant funding and staffing structures. An appointment may be terminated, or post level adjusted in accordance with the Staff Rules for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, for example in the event that the funding for the post is not approved or the mandate of the mission is not extended. The selected candidate will be expected to temporarily deploy until 30 June 2026, including inter-mission travel to Port-Au-Prince.The position may be relocated to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, to address operational requirements. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located. For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions.

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