UN Programme Management Advisor Job Vacancy in New York

The post is located
in the Office of the Director (OD), Coordination and Response Division (CRD),
New York that oversees OCHA’s Regional and Country presence (http://www.unocha.org/ . The incumbent
reports to the Director/Deputy Director, CRD.

• Supports the Director/Deputy
  Director in managing the overall budget for the Division and also the Cost
  Plans for County/Regional Offices
• Reviews, analyzes and finalizes
  cost plans, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements in consultation
  with Country/Regional Offices and the respective geographic sections in
  the Division.
• Reviews relevant documents and
  reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates
  corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up
  actions.
• Researches, analyzes and presents
  information gathered from diverse sources
• Under takes research and analysis
  of budgetary policies and procedures, makes recommendations for changes
  and/or modification.
• Generates statistical reports;
  designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses,
  identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions/solutions in order to
  facilitate better management of financial and human resources for the
  Division and Country/Regional Offices;
• In close collaboration with the
  Administrative Services Branch and the Human Resources Officers in the
  Division, design tools and generate reports on vacancy rates, and other
  relevant data to facilitate an effective and timely recruitment of staff.
• Organizes and prepares written
  outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, statistics, sections of
  reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Coordinates with Administrative
  Services Branch ASB activities related to budget funding
  (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports,
  financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports
  (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Performs other relevant duties, as
  and when required by the supervisor.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of
  financial and budgetary policies, practices and procedures and ability to
  apply them in an organizational setting. 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& 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.

• Staff members are subject to the
  authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In
  this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new
  functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and
  procedures.