Background Information – Job-specific

UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace-building, humanitarian, and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors, and United Nations organizations.

The New York Portfolio Officer (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, and bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management

The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), and Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners’ programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint in approximately 125 countries.

UNOPS has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) to implement the project activities for the Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration.

The Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (PRR)

UNOCT’s Global Programme on PRR is designed to support Member States to meet the requirements from the General Assembly and the Security Council to implement comprehensive PRR strategies for individuals who have reasonable grounds to believe are terrorists, including suspected foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) and their accompanying family members, including spouses and children. To this end, the Global Programme on PRR supports the counter-terrorism efforts of Member States by providing guidance, coordination, and capacity building in the prosecution, rehabilitation, and reintegration of returning foreign terrorist fighters and their families as well as local supporters and affiliates of UN-listed terrorist groups.
The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) Global Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) Programme provides integrated capacity-building packages, institutional development, and technical assistance to requesting Member States, civil society, and the UN system to strengthen individual, community and national resilience to violent extremism and reduced threat of terrorism. The Programme engages in nine substantive and mutually reinforcing portfolios: policy assistance, strategic communications, youth engagement, education, mental health, new frontiers, gender, human rights, and coordination.

This position reports to the Project Manager and requires close coordination with UNOCT. The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

*UNOPS may accept to have the candidate working home-based depending on the project’s future needs. The incumbent will be required to work during New York office hours.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, and in close coordination with the Programme Management Officer, the Programme Management Specialist will be expected to perform various activities, including:

• Provide direct assistance to, and in some cases lead, the planning and delivery of projects and capacity building activities, at the global level.
• Communicate and coordinate with national and regional government representatives, civil society organisations, and industry stakeholders on the implementation of activities under the guidance of the Programme Manager.
• Propose plan and conduct scoping missions to Member States and regional bodies to determine capacity building needs and develop plans for implementation.
• Plan, develop and conduct workshops, technical assistance and other training on (PRR)/PCVE under the supervision of the Programme Manager.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Develop appealing and effective communications products, content and materials in support of the Programme’s deliverables and results, including policy briefs, reports, engagement platform and social media content to promote Programme activities.
• Identify, advise, and develop opportunities for programme iteration and the collection of global good practices.
• Provide inputs to reporting, briefing, and presentation materials related to the programme activities.
• Provide technical support for critical meetings, conferences, and seminars for UNCCT focused issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve visibility and implementation of the Programme through communications.
• Keep track of donor reporting requirements and timelines and manage timely submissions; Draft narrative and financial reports for donors in compliance with specific donor requirements and seek and compile relevant inputs from project partners.
• Support the coordination of activities related to resource mobilization (background research, concept notes, and proposals preparation and submissions, progress reports, etc.).
• Support the Programme Manager and Office on other activities as required.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will work closely with the UNOCT/UNCCT Head of the Global Programme on PRR/PCVE.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or other relevant field with five years’ experience is required; Or
• First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of seven years of relevant experience is required.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of relevant professional experience working in programmes and/or projects is required;
• Experience in research, resource mobilization, drafting, reporting, strategic communications, donor reporting, measurement or evaluation of projects and stakeholder relations is desired;
• Direct experience in prevention or countering of violent extremism or PRR is desired;
• Experience in Programme Management with UN or NGOs or other humanitarian organization desired.

Language:

• Fluency in oral and written English is required;
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an asset.

Contract type, level, and duration

• Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA)

• Contract level: IICA-2 (ICS 10)

• Contract duration: Until 31 December 2024. The contract for this position is set for a duration Until 31 December 2024, with termination upon its conclusion. Any need for services beyond this initial period will be communicated to the incumbent accordingly.

  For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
  https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.