Programme Management Officer

hace 7 días

Panama United Nations A tiempo completo

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 140 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses, and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyses action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians, and the science and technology community.

The position is located in UNDRR Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean, Panama. The Programme Management Officer will report to the Chief of the UNDRR Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean.

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

- Serves as Deputy to the Chief of the Regional Office. Under the supervision of the Chief of Office, actively contributes to the formulation and implementation of the work plan for the Regional Office in line with the UNDRR Strategic Framework and Work Programme. Undertakes, upon delegation from the Chief of Office, programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Regional Office, including preparation of work plans and budgets, recruitment and promoting capacity development of staff, evaluation of staff performance (PAS) through regular dialogue and feedback, and monitoring and reporting on budget/programme performance in the context of results-based management. Ensures that the outputs produced by teams under his/her supervision meet high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective, and based on comprehensive data; and that they comply with relevant organizational mandates.
- Contributes to UNDRR global resource mobilization efforts by mobilizing resources from the region. Actively promotes a positive team culture across the Regional Office recognizing innovation, agility, learning, accountability, and transparency.
- Supports the Chief of the Regional Office in the coordination and implementation of the UN Plan of Action on Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience in the region. Ensures the continuous development and implementation of the Regional Action Plan for the implementation of the Sendai Framework in the Americas & the Caribbean. Coordinates with UNDRR Headquarters and other regional offices in harmonizing the implementation of projects on a continuous basis. Facilitates the implementation of need-based and agreed-upon regional/national/ local level support. Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned programmes/projects related to disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and sustainable development, with a primary focus on impact-based early warning systems for early and anticipatory actions, including the customization and implementation of the EW4All initiative in the Americas & the Caribbean.
- Ensures the integration of risk reduction policies and programmes through cooperation with the relevant regional coordination mechanisms, Resident Coordinator System, and UN Country Team. Co-leads and contributes to the development and implementation of the action plan of the Issue-Based Coalition for Climate Change & Resilience for Latin America & the Caribbean in coordination with other UN agencies. Identifies, builds, and enhances strategic partnerships for national, sub-regional, and regional cooperation with Governments, regional organizations, the private sector, civil society, parliamentarians, and the science and technology community at large to mobilize support for sound and coherent action related to disaster risk reduction, and to ensure meaningful involvement and participation of those stakeholders in the development and implementation of effective disaster risk reduction policies, frameworks, and programmes. Represents the Chief of the Regional Office and UNDRR senior leadership in relevant meetings on disaster risk reduction in the region. Provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue and holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
- Takes the lead in coordinating the preparations for the Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction; develops and implements an action plan; coordinates internal preparations and co-ordinates a core team of colleagues responsible for their respective areas of work; dir

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