Programme Management Advisor (Heritage Programme) - Retainer

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

Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. 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 of approximately 125 countries.

UNOPS is the implementation arm of the Global Center for Climate Mobility (GCCM), which advances the implementation of the Rising Nations Initiative (RNI). The Rising Nations Initiative (RNI) is a Member States-led initiative, guided by a core group of champions, including the Pacific atoll countries. Officially launched on 28 September 2022 Its objective is to press forward efforts towards protecting the statehood of Pacific atoll countries, preserving their sovereignty and safeguarding the rights and heritage of affected populations. In this regard, the RNI aims to mobilize the needed political momentum for prompt action at all levels to highlight the climate emergency facing the Pacific atoll countries and inspire global and local action, including through intergovernmental processes of the United Nations.  

The RNI periodically needs the services of a Programme Management Officer. The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

1. Manage the political and consultative process to engage with the Tuvalu Government and other key stakeholders to support their compilation of and preparation for submission a Tentative List for UNESCO World Heritage;
2. Lead the field and desk research, including traditional literature and documents on Tuvalu, for the purpose of comparative analysis and the Tentative List preparation; 
3. Manage the work performed by subject matter experts supporting the preparation of the Tentative List submission, including on matters of culture, heritage, law, and other related issues; 
4. Organize workshops and events with relevant stakeholders as necessary to ensure inclusive and participatory approach to the preparation of the Tentative List; 
5. Review and support RNI’s external communications on significant developments and milestones reached on the project; 
6. Contribute to the GCCM’s engagements on international fora, including UNGA and COP, to present significant developments and outcomes with an aim to raise global awareness and mobilize support and resources; 
7. Coordinate with other RNI projects related to safeguarding of culture and heritage of Tuvalu and other Pacific island countries. 

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent), preferably in public administration, comparative literature, law or other related discipline is required.
• First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced university degree.

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public policy, comparative literature, culture & heritage preservation, law and or a relevant field is required.

• Familiarity with Tuvalu’s culture and heritage would be an asset.

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

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Retainer - A retainer contract is issued for a period of time during which the services of the individual contractor are required intermittently. The individual contractor agreement on retainer basis will specify a “unit price” per day worked. For budgetary purposes, a monetary cap will be determined when the contract is awarded and issued. Please note that the retainer contract will not provide for a minimum, and payment will be made only after completion of work

Contract level: International Individual Contractor Agreement (I-ICA 3) / ICSC-11
Contract duration: 12 months.

• 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 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.