Assistant Programme Management Officer

This position is located in the Country Office in Bolivia (COBOL), La Paz, Bolivia, under the Regional Office for the Andean Region and the Southern Cone (ROCOL), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the ROCOL Regional Representative and direct supervision of the COBOL Representative. For more information on UNODC, please visit the website at www.unodc.org

Within delegated authority, the Assistant Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitor and analyze programme/project development and implementation. • Review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions. • Act as Certifying Officer for requisitions related to COBOL administration. • Act as supervisor of the COBOL operations team (finance, procurement, IT, and human resources areas). • Act as Security Liaison Officer for UMOJA role requisitions related to COBOL. • Research, analyze, and present information gathered from diverse sources. • Assist in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. • Undertake survey initiatives; design data collection tools; review, analyze, and interpret responses; identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions. • Prepare various written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. • Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparing documents and presentations, etc. • Undertake outreach activities; conduct training workshops, seminars, etc.; make presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Participate in or lead field missions, including the provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials, and other parties, and drafting mission summaries, etc. • Coordinate activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). • Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting. • Oversee and coordinate the implementation of UNODC projects in Bolivia through regular engagement with Project Coordinators and project staff and affiliate personnel, ensuring effective planning, resource utilization, risk management, and achievement of expected outcomes and impacts. • Document requirements and background information used for data analysis. • Support resource mobilization efforts, including the identification of funding opportunities, preparation of project proposals and concept notes, and liaison with donors to secure resources for programme implementation. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to a particular sector, functional area, or other specialized field. 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. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates an 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. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, management, project management, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of secondary education programs in data analytics, business analytics, data science, or innovation programs is desirable.

Successful completion of secondary education programs in data analytics, business analytics, data science, or innovation programs is desirable.

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in project or programme management, administration, or a related area is required. No experience needed with an advanced university degree in a relevant field. Work experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization is desirable. Work experience in resource mobilization and donor relations for development, technical assistance, or international cooperation projects, including the preparation of funding proposals and engagement with funding partners, is desirable. Work experience in financial management, budget planning and monitoring, financial reporting, procurement, and administrative support within programme or project environments is desirable. Work experience in team coordination and supervision, including oversight of operational, administrative, financial, procurement, or programme-related activities in a complex organizational environment, is desirable. Experience in data analytics, research and visualization, including the preparation of analytical reports, studies, presentations, and other knowledge products to support evidence-based decision-making is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Spanish is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult

https://languages.un.org

for details).

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Required Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

Spanish

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and competency-based interview.

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