Iran (Islamic Republic of): Senior Programme Officer, P5

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Senior Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Takes the lead to develop, implement and evaluate APDIM’s programme of action and projects in accordance with APDIM’s strategy and approved project document; directs subordinates in programme/project development, implementation, 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 of disaster risk reduction and information management and at all levels.
• Directs research and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Coordinates policy development in disaster information and knowledge management in the context of sustainable development, particularly at the regional level; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies, etc.
• Undertakes survey initiatives; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
• Supervises preparation of various written outputs on disaster information and knowledge, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., of APDIM to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Manages outreach activities of APDIM; 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 APDIM’s activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and ensures preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; Guides, evaluates and mentors staff.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, or areas relevant to the work on disaster risk reduction, is required. A relevant first-level university degree in the above fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in disaster risk reduction project or programme management, administration, or related areas, is required.
Work experience in capacity building in disaster information management in developing country context is desirable. At least two years of relevant experience at the international level is desirable. Work experience related to disaster risk reduction in Asia and the Pacific is desirable. Experience in the UN Common System, or international organizations, is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Application can only be submitted through the UN Inspira (system) on ESCAP's official jobs page. To apply, please follow this link: http://www.unescap.org/jobs