Programme Management – Senior Officer

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR

She/he must be able to undertake the below duties and responsibilities:

A. Functions / Key Results

• Support the UNRCO Senior Mine Action Advisor (SMAA) with programme development, planning, resource mobilization, reporting  and coordination
• On behalf of the SMAA development and follow up of resource mobilization opportunities
• Programme Management Support
• On behalf of the SMAA, support stakeholder coordination, representation, and inter-agency collaboration
• Knowledge management and document management
• People managemen

1. Programme development planning and coordination

• Under the SMAA’s leadership, coordinate the development and articulation of the RCO Strategy with regard to supporting key mine action stakeholders in Ukraine in line with relevant UN and government and/or national or regional strategies, and review/update at necessary intervals.
• Support the SMAA to ensure related work plans are accurately budgeted and resourced.
• Support the management team to translate the Strategy into implementation/results work plans and associated monitoring mechanisms and draft project documents as needed for the implementation of the programme.
• Coordinate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders in-country and at HQ, to ensure aligned and coherent planning and implementation processes.

2. Development and follow up of resource mobilization opportunities

• Monitor humanitarian and development, inform SMAA of trends and needs to identify potential areas of intervention within UN mandates and existing capacity.
• Stay abreast of policies on mine action, UN policies, and cross-cutting priorities, such as gender, diversity, conflict sensitivity, sustainability, and environment, to be included in project delivery as relevant.
• Accompany SMMA to donor meetings, take notes and minutes and follow up as required.
• On behalf of SMAA, coordinate preparation of programme documents in English or Ukrainian, including concept notes, proposals, and associated budgets.
• Draft and/or review funding agreements and other project documents required for the signature and implementation of new projects.

Profile Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Advanced University Degree (master's degree or equivalent) with two years of relevant experience is required or
• University degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with four years of relevant experience.

Experience:

• Relevant experience is defined as progressive experience in programme/project development or management, in either public or private sector organizations.
• Has at least 2 years working in  mine action in Ukraine.
• Has a driving license is required.
• Experience in donor liaison, resource mobilization and report writing is a strong asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English & Ukrainian is required (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Fluency in other UN official languages, particularly French, and/or Russian, is highly desirable.

OfferContract type, level and duration

• Contract type: ICA
• Contract level: ICA Specialist
• Contract duration: 3-6 months

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Application period: 19-Feb-2025 to 22-Feb-2025.