Job Title: CHIEF, Capacity Development Office, DESA, D1
Department/ Office: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 22 February 2012-22 April 2012
Job Opening number: 12-PGM-DESA-21782-R-NEW YORK
The position is located in the Capacity Development Office (CDO) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The CDO supports the Under-Secretary-General and DESA's Divisions in the development and implementation of DESA's Capacity Development Strategy, particularly by facilitating an effective translation of intergovernmental guidance into its capacity development activities, and providing a cohesive framework for its operational work. The Office provides all Programme Support Services required for the effective implementation of the Department's operational activities, including all budgetary, financial and human resources management . The CDO provides, on behalf of the USG, all functions related to the programme management of the UN Development Account, including for programming, monitoring, and reporting on the projects funded by the Account. The Office also manages, on behalf of the UN Secretariat, the United Nations Associate Expert Programme. The Chief reports directly to the Under-Secretary-General.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Chief is responsible for the following duties:
Ensures overall coordination of the integrated programming of the Department's portfolio in support of its capacity development strategy, including extra-budgetary resources, the Regular Programme of Technical Cooperation (RPTC) and the Development Account.
Facilitates coherent implementation by DESA's Divisions of its capacity development activities through overseeing the provision of guidance, standard operating procedures, quality assurance and programme monitoring and evaluation.
Oversees the work related to Programme Support Services , including the development of new operational initiatives as well as Secretariat-wide operations assigned to the Office, such as the management of the UN Associate Expert Programme;.
Guides coordinated learning opportunities for Departmental staff responsible for implementing capacity development programmes through developing training activities.
Supervises all programme management functions related to UN Development Account, as well as strengthening communication and coordination with the 10 UN implementing entities, including through the establishment of appropriate governance arrangements;
Oversees the preparation of the budget fascicle for the UN Development Account, as well as DESA's input for the Regular Programme of Technical Cooperation, and leads the corresponding presentation in ACABQ and the 5th Committee;
Leads and coordinates DESA's reporting to relevant inter-governmental bodies, as required, on the results and accomplishments achieved by DESA's operational work;
Contributes to the formulation of the Department's overall strategies and policies by participating in various management and coordination bodies and frameworks and provides direct advice to the USG and the ASGs in the context of the Office's mandate and responsibilities.
Provides leadership in ensuring an effective interface between DESA and the United Nations Development Group (UNDG) as well as other key development partners, particularly the Regional Commissions;
Plays a key role in developing and maintaining relations with donors, including in the context of mobilizing resources for DESA's operational activities for development;
Oversees the recruitment of staff for the Office taking due account of institutional requirements and values.
Competencies
Professionalism:
a) Proven skills in programming operational activities for development in accordance with the Financial Regulations and Rules and the Regulations and Rules Governing Programme Planning, the Programme Aspects of the Budget, the Monitoring of Implementation and the Methods of Evaluation, and demonstrated capacity to translate intergovernmental guidance into guidelines and organizational arrangements;
b) demonstrated capacity to manage extra-budgetary resources entrusted to the Organization;
c) strong understanding of the broader institutional framework for operational activities for development of the UN system;
d) is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
e) is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
Judgement/Decision-making:
a) Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly;
b) gathers relevant information before making a decision;
c) considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them;
d) takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization;
e) proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information;
f) checks assumptions against facts;
g) determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;
h) makes tough decisions when necessary.
Planning & Organizing:
a) Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
b) identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
c) allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
d) foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
e) monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
f) uses time efficiently.
Client Orientation:
a) Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view;
b) establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
c) identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
d) monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
e) keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects;
f) meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Leadership:
a) Empowers others to translate vision into results;
b) is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives;
c) anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
d) drives for change and improvement;
e) does not accept the status quo.
Education
An Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in economic and / or social sciences , business or public administration or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Work Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in managing operational activities for development. Leadership and management abilities should be clearly demonstrated. Strong familiarity with the working of the UN system, especially in the economic and social fields, required.
Languages
For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of at least one of the other working languages of the UN Secretariat is desirable.
Assessment Method
Qualified candidates may be given an assessment test. Successful candidates may be invited to a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
- 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.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Closing Date: Sunday, 22 April 2012
Department/ Office: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 22 February 2012-22 April 2012
Job Opening number: 12-PGM-DESA-21782-R-NEW YORK
The position is located in the Capacity Development Office (CDO) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The CDO supports the Under-Secretary-General and DESA's Divisions in the development and implementation of DESA's Capacity Development Strategy, particularly by facilitating an effective translation of intergovernmental guidance into its capacity development activities, and providing a cohesive framework for its operational work. The Office provides all Programme Support Services required for the effective implementation of the Department's operational activities, including all budgetary, financial and human resources management . The CDO provides, on behalf of the USG, all functions related to the programme management of the UN Development Account, including for programming, monitoring, and reporting on the projects funded by the Account. The Office also manages, on behalf of the UN Secretariat, the United Nations Associate Expert Programme. The Chief reports directly to the Under-Secretary-General.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Chief is responsible for the following duties:
Ensures overall coordination of the integrated programming of the Department's portfolio in support of its capacity development strategy, including extra-budgetary resources, the Regular Programme of Technical Cooperation (RPTC) and the Development Account.
Facilitates coherent implementation by DESA's Divisions of its capacity development activities through overseeing the provision of guidance, standard operating procedures, quality assurance and programme monitoring and evaluation.
Oversees the work related to Programme Support Services , including the development of new operational initiatives as well as Secretariat-wide operations assigned to the Office, such as the management of the UN Associate Expert Programme;.
Guides coordinated learning opportunities for Departmental staff responsible for implementing capacity development programmes through developing training activities.
Supervises all programme management functions related to UN Development Account, as well as strengthening communication and coordination with the 10 UN implementing entities, including through the establishment of appropriate governance arrangements;
Oversees the preparation of the budget fascicle for the UN Development Account, as well as DESA's input for the Regular Programme of Technical Cooperation, and leads the corresponding presentation in ACABQ and the 5th Committee;
Leads and coordinates DESA's reporting to relevant inter-governmental bodies, as required, on the results and accomplishments achieved by DESA's operational work;
Contributes to the formulation of the Department's overall strategies and policies by participating in various management and coordination bodies and frameworks and provides direct advice to the USG and the ASGs in the context of the Office's mandate and responsibilities.
Provides leadership in ensuring an effective interface between DESA and the United Nations Development Group (UNDG) as well as other key development partners, particularly the Regional Commissions;
Plays a key role in developing and maintaining relations with donors, including in the context of mobilizing resources for DESA's operational activities for development;
Oversees the recruitment of staff for the Office taking due account of institutional requirements and values.
Competencies
Professionalism:
a) Proven skills in programming operational activities for development in accordance with the Financial Regulations and Rules and the Regulations and Rules Governing Programme Planning, the Programme Aspects of the Budget, the Monitoring of Implementation and the Methods of Evaluation, and demonstrated capacity to translate intergovernmental guidance into guidelines and organizational arrangements;
b) demonstrated capacity to manage extra-budgetary resources entrusted to the Organization;
c) strong understanding of the broader institutional framework for operational activities for development of the UN system;
d) is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
e) is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
Judgement/Decision-making:
a) Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly;
b) gathers relevant information before making a decision;
c) considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them;
d) takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization;
e) proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information;
f) checks assumptions against facts;
g) determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;
h) makes tough decisions when necessary.
Planning & Organizing:
a) Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
b) identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
c) allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
d) foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
e) monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
f) uses time efficiently.
Client Orientation:
a) Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view;
b) establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
c) identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
d) monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
e) keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects;
f) meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Leadership:
a) Empowers others to translate vision into results;
b) is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives;
c) anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
d) drives for change and improvement;
e) does not accept the status quo.
Education
An Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in economic and / or social sciences , business or public administration or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Work Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in managing operational activities for development. Leadership and management abilities should be clearly demonstrated. Strong familiarity with the working of the UN system, especially in the economic and social fields, required.
Languages
For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of at least one of the other working languages of the UN Secretariat is desirable.
Assessment Method
Qualified candidates may be given an assessment test. Successful candidates may be invited to a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
- 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.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Closing Date: Sunday, 22 April 2012
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