Principal Coordination Officer [Temporary]

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Integrated Office of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (hereafter the Integrated Office) for Sudan. The incumbent will report to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC).

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates the overall management of the DSRSG/RC/HC Integrated Office to ensure effective and efficient support to the substantive coordination of the Integrated Office and the UN Country Team and adherence to organizational policies and procedures and DSRSG guidelines. The Integrated Office comprises the following entities: the Office of the Resident Coordinator (RCO), the Joint PBF/MPTF Secretariat, the Durable Solutions Unit, the Peacebuilding Team and the Front Office of the DSRSG/RC/HC.

• Formulates and implements the substantive work program of the Integrated Office under his supervision. Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Integrated Office, ensures that scheduled activities are executed in a timely manner and coordinates work in the various areas both within the Office, through the components of UNITAMS, the UN countries and other UN System entities, as appropriate.

• In the absence of the DSRSG/RC/HC, assumes specific UN development and coordination tasks, including donor coordination.

• Leads the provision of strategic guidance to the DSRSG/RC/HC and the UN Country Team (UNCT and UNITAMS) on effective, quality and timely UN support for the implementation of the Agenda 2030 through a Common Country Analysis (CCA) and Common Strategic Framework. Also provides strategic direction and support for transition planning efforts.

• Coordinates the preparation of the CCA and the preparation of the next common strategic framework. Ensures adherence to guidelines and promotes ownership of the integrated UNCT.

• Coordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the UNDAF/strategic framework and joint work plans; leads monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and reporting through UNINFO; guides the preparation and delivery of the annual One UN Country Results report to government and other stakeholders;

• Promotes integration between the UNCT and UNITAMS, including through joint analysis, planning, monitoring and reporting and establishment of joint teams and co-location of teams, if applicable.

• Oversees the implementation of the business operations strategy and the formulation of the common back office.

• Establishes UN risk management systems.

• Manages and leads knowledge management and capacity development activities within and outside the UN system.

• Ensures that products produced by the Integrated Office maintain high quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on complete data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the units under his/her supervision meet the required standards prior to their completion to ensure that they comply with the relevant mandates.

• Undertakes or oversees programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Integrated Office, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, staff performance appraisals, interviewing candidates for vacancies , assessment of candidates and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting.

• Oversees the coordination of the work plan for the DSRSG pillar within UNITAMS, including budget preparation and planning within the pillar components, approval of documents for the DSRSG, including contributions to statements of the Security Council, the recruitment of staff to the Office of the DSRSG and the pillar at large.

• Promotes teamwork and communication between staff in the Integrated Office and across organizational boundaries.

• Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues. Manages the preparation and organization of these meetings or seminars.

• Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.

• Represents the Integrated Office at international, regional or national meetings.

Competencies

•Professionalism: Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to sustainable development. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. Proven ability to analyze complex data and produce reports leading to sound policy recommendations for achieving sustainable development; Solid understanding of the political environment and the programmes and activities of the UN system in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals; Ability to think strategically, to identify key emerging sustainable development issues and related policy implications. 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.

•Planning and 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.

•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.

•Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

•Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, sustainable development, education, social sciences 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

At least fifteen years of experience in strategic planning, sustainable development policy, project/programme management, or resource mobilization in the context of development cooperation or related area are required.

A minimum of two years of experience in post-conflict or transitional operations and management including international work experience in post-conflict settings is required.

Experience in policy formulation in a development cooperation context is desirable.

Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Experience in coordinating external partnerships in a development context is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee

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