Associate Programme Management Officer (Multiple Positions) - Fixed Term Limited (FTL)

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by The UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. This is a fixed-term Limited position in the Nairobi duty station in the Budget, Finance and Operational Support Section (BFOSS) within the Corporate Management Division (CMD). CMD is responsible for advising on and coordinating administrative and programming support related to the implementation of UN-Habitat's work programme, either directly or through the engagement of third-party service providers. The focus of the position is on programme management and project implementation, provision of programme and project management services, correct interpretation of policies, procedures and practices, financial, administrative regulations and rules, quality assurance in monitoring project budgets and priority-setting on financial and budgetary matters in accordance with UN-Habitat's mandate, objectives, focus areas and expected results. The incumbent will work in coordination with project managers in Headquarters and in the field, implementing partners and local authorities, facilitating programme implementation and delivery of planned outputs in line with donor agreements and work plans. Under the overall supervision of the Director, Corporate Management Division and direct supervision of the Chief of the Budget, Finance and Operational Support Section through the Programme Management Officer assigned to the respective substantive Division and/or Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Responsibilities

Facilitates the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; reviews relevant documentation and reports; identifies implementation challenges and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant stakeholders and follows up on agreed actions in accordance with UN rules and procedures.

• Supports the strategic and efficient management of programme and operational financial resources through effective planning, budget monitoring, resource tracking and application of appropriate financial controls.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of project monitoring systems and tools to track programme implementation and ensure timely delivery of outputs by implementing partners in compliance with signed agreements and donor requirements.
• Assists in overseeing logistical, operational and administrative arrangements related to the planning, coordination and implementation of programme activities.Show full description ▼