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ORGANISATION SETTING AND REPORTING:

This position is located in the Programme Office on Parliamentary Engagement in Preventing and Countering Terrorism in the United Nations Office of CounterTerrorism (UNOCT) in Doha State of Qatar. The Programme Officer reports to the Head of the Office.

The United Nations Office of CounterTerrorism (UNOCT) was established by the General Assembly in June 2017. The Office has five main functions: (a) provide leadership on the General Assembly counterterrorism mandates across the United Nations System; (b) enhance coordination and coherence across the 38 CounterTerrorism Implementation Task Force entities to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the Strategy; (c) strengthen the delivery of United Nations counterterrorism capacitybuilding assistance to Member States; (d) improve visibility advocacy and resource mobilization for United Nations counterterrorism efforts; and I ensure that due priority is given to counterterrorism across the United Nations System and that the important work on preventing violent extremism is firmly rooted in the Strategy.

The UNOCT Programme Office on Parliamentary Engagement in Preventing and Countering Terrorism based in Doha State of Qatar aims to strengthen the parliamentary contribution to international efforts against terrorism and violent extremism. It seeks to promote a wholeofsociety approach to terrorism and addressing conditions conducive to terrorism and support parliamentarians in facilitating the implementation of international obligations and instruments related to terrorism including the United Nations Global CounterTerrorism Strategy and relevant resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council. The office operates through the following three functions: conducting research analysis and normative work in support of counterterrorism and prevention of violent extremism; providing technical assistance and provision of consultative services; and promoting and facilitating collaboration and cooperation among parliamentary assemblies as well as national parliaments on countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the development implementation and evaluation of assigned technical assistance and capacity building programmes for parliamentarians; monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation; reviews the programme budget and relevant financial documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks followup actions.
• Performs consulting assignments in collaboration with stakeholders by planning facilitating workshops for parliamentarians through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the stakeholders will use to manage the change.
• Supports the Programme Office in actions relative to the administration of human resources operational and logistic support to activities and procurement matters; provides advice on interpretation and application of administrative policies regulations and rules.
• Researches analyses and presents information gathered from diverse sources and produces tools publications and multimedia resources customised for the use of parliaments.
• Assists in policy development including the review and analysis of issues and trends preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
• Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews analyses and interprets responses identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
• Prepares various written outputs e.g. draft background papers analysis sections of reports and studies inputs to publications etc.
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the online resources and provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings learning programmes conferences etc. to include proposing agenda topics identifying participants preparation of documents and presentations etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops roundtables and seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in factfinding missions to countries within assigned area of responsibility including provision of guidance to external consultants government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries etc.
• Coordinates 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.).
• Performs other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector functional area or other specialised 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. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having twoway communication; tailors language tone style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning & Organising: 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.

EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in law political science international relations international economics business administration management economics or a related field. A firstlevel university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management administration or related area is required.
• Experience in administration budget and human resources management is required.
• Experience in planning organising and implementing highlevel activities or workshops on counterterrorism prevention of violent extremism or related programmes is required.
• Experience working with parliamentarians or parliamentary assemblies is required.
• Experience working in an international organisation 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. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

ASSESSMENT

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competencybased interview.

Posting Title: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Department / Office: Office of CounterTerrorism
Duty Station: Doha Qatar

SPECIAL NOTICE

• This position is funded through extrabudgetary funds and is available for an initial period of one year with the possibility of extension. 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 organisations 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 Organisation unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organisation 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 costeffective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

At the United Nations the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency competence and integrity with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organisational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity sexual orientation race religious cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1 candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

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 perpetrators 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 nonsmoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process.

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 SecretaryGeneral 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 SecretaryGeneral.

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