EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in planning, management, social sciences or related areas is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work ExperienceAt least 7 years of experience in professional work of which 4 years should be related to programme planning functions are required.Experience and training in monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning and results-based management is required.Experience is computer skills and data management systems is desirable.
Responsibilities
OVERVIEW:
Manage the whole of UN-Habitat project review mechanism; coordinate and participate in all the review structures (including the regional ones) and repository of all project-related information going from Regional Programme Review Committees, the Global Solutions Division and Management, Advisory and Compliance Service.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provide technical support to the PRC by reviewing and examining project documents at a technical level and provide overall guidance in their design
• Ensure quality in design of programmes and projects for the achievement of results with clear objectives and indicators to measure results;
• Promote optimal involvement of staff members and other stakeholders in the development of a PRC review mechanism that contributes significantly to “silo breaking” by creating synergetic inter/intra-Branch linkages and regional collaboration and cooperation, all of which are critical for programmatic coherence and effective programme delivery.
a) SUPPORT TO THE PROGRAMME REVIEW COMMITTEE
- Perform the functions of the Secretary to the Head, Quarter Programme Review Committee at headquarters and coordinate (is it not rather “ monitor”) the activities of all other PRCs to ensure all UN-Habitat project review and quality and approval standards procedures have been adhered to.
- Review documents and prepare comments and briefings for the PRC;
- Ensure linkages with regional Offices (Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC), Regional Office for Asia Pacific (ROAP), Regional Office for Africa (ROAf), Regional Office for Arab States (ROAS), External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation (ERSKI) and liaise and support regional offices on matters and procedures related to project approval and implementation monitoring.
- Provide training to staff on the PRC process which includes project formulation and project approval related procedures and policies and related tools such as: Theory of Change, Logical Frameworks, and - RBM to strengthen project formulation in order to support UN-Habitat offices globally to enhance the quality of projects.
- Inform all staff through appropriate means on the activities of the PRC and approved
- Contribute to project data reconciliation exercises within Regions and with the Project Office;
- Brief new staff/consultants on the PRC policies, strategies and procedures;
- Provide on-going feedback on performance and guidance on work plan implementation;
- Coach and mentor staff for capacity development in project formulation;
b) COORDINATION FUNCTIONS: ON-GOING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PEER REVIEWS
- Establish and implement a comprehensive peer monitoring system for all on-going projects approved by the PRCs (HQ PRC and Regional PRCs) including coordinating responses to the Branches in collaboration with the Evaluation Unit
- Assist in preparing regular monitoring reports.
- Liaise with the UN-Habitat’s Evaluation Office on all requests related to independent evaluations of projects.
- Coordinate the preparation of regular reports.
- Take the lead in ensuring corporate knowledge management informs project design
c) SUPPORT SERVICES TO DIVISION OF ERSKI
- Respond to audit queries related to the PRC process and design of projects
- Assist the division of ERSKI in identifying trends, patterns and early warning of issues related to the division portfolio, shape and relevance (including Regions);
- Provide inputs to relevant policy and information documents;
- Create Quarterly reports for CPR
- Ensure effective internal and external communication on PRC related matters;
- Respond to requests for information from UN-Habitat offices and other stakeholders
d) Undertake any other task within ERSKI as required from time-to-time.
Job Requirements
Required education
Required relevant work experience
Required languages:
