“UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life...
“UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. I have seen many examples of how these activities help suffering people in troubled parts of the world.”
-Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General
UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need.
Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness.
By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.
UNOPS employs more than 6000 personnel and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and project centres, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 80 countries.
UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.
UN-Water is the United Nations (UN) inter-agency coordination mechanism for all ...
UN-Water is the United Nations (UN) inter-agency coordination mechanism for all freshwater related issues. It was formally established in 2003 building on a long history of collaboration in the UN family. It currently counts 30 UN agencies and organizations as Members and 26 other international Partners. UN-Water complements and adds value to existing UN initiatives by facilitating synergies and joint efforts among the implementing agencies. In doing so, UN-Water seeks to: (a) improve the coherence in UN System actions at all levels, and in particular at the country level; (b) contribute to the global policy debate on water-related issues through active participation in global policy fora and events and the production of assessments and policy briefs; (c) contribute to increased knowledge on water-related issues through relevant monitoring and reporting mechanisms and by serving as an entry point for water-related indicators, data and information; and (d) identify emerging issues related to global water challenges and provide a platform for UN System strategic discussions on how to prepare for and cope with them more effectively.
All positions in the UN-Water Technical Advisory Unit are administered by UNOPS. For further information: www.unwater.org
1. Level of responsibility/accountability
The incumbent is part of the UN-Water Management Team and works under the direct supervision of the UN-Water Chief Technical Adviser. He/she assists the UN-Water Chief Technical Adviser (P5) and the UN-Water Secretary (P5) in all their tasks.
2. Leadership role
Under the direct supervision of the UN-Water Chief Technical Adviser, the incumbent provides administrative, programmatic, and technical support to the activities and programmes of UN-Water and to the three UN-Water Programmes.
3. Enabling environment
The job implies frequent interaction with staff in the UN-Water Management Team, relevant staff in UNOPS, relevant staff in UN-Water Members, Partners, and Programmes, contractors and consultants.
4. Internal/External focus of the job
The job implies internal and external contacts at different levels.
Functions / Key Results Expected
1. UN-Water Meetings
1.1 Provide technical and administrative support to the organization of the annual UN-Water Senior Programme Managers’ (SPM) meeting and annual UN-Water SPM/Partners meeting.
1.2 Provide substantive support to the UN-Water Secretary in all other administrative issues related to the UN-Water Management Team, including the regular updating of the contact lists, archiving documents from UN-Water meetings, and preparing materials for the UN-Water website.
2. Technical Support to UN-Water Initiatives
2.1 Work with the UN-Water Management Team on the implementation of recommendations and decisions made at the UN-Water meetings, including an analysis of opportunities and constraints in the implementation process, with periodic reporting on the outcome of this analysis to the UN-Water Management Team.
2.2 Maintain a close liaison with the UN-Water Decade Programme on Capacity Building in Bonn, UN-Water World Water Assessment Programme in Perugia and UN-Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication in Zaragoza, and with the World Health Organization for the UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking Water to support the coordination of their activities, outputs, and results.
2.3 Provide technical and administrative support to the work of Thematic Priority Areas and Task Forces, and in monitoring their progress, as well as in ensuring that progress reports are presented in the UN-Water meetings in a timely manner.
2.4 Lead the development of operational guidelines and criteria for UN-Water-related membership, programmes and activities.
3. UN-Water Publications
3.1 Prepare UN-Water related reports in response to the requirements of the General Assembly, the Secretary General and other governing bodies.
3.2 Contributes to the preparation of UN-Water Work Programmes and Annual Reports as well as other reports requested by UN-Water Members and donors to the UN-Water Inter-Agency Trust Fund.
4. UN-Water Outreach Activities
4.1 Provide substantial input, in collaboration with the UN-Water Management Team and appropriate Programmes, to the organization of side events in relevant international meetings and conferences to promote the products of UN-Water, and to raise awareness about UN -Water activities and initiatives.
4.2 Represent UN-Water at international and other meetings.
5. General
5.1 Provide guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff.
5.2 Perform other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of UN-Water services.
Expected Results
High quality contributions to reports and projects, to include analytical inputs and advice that contribute to improving UN-Water capacity and ability to fullfil its mandate. Promulgate coherent policies, and consistent adherence to these by UN-Water Members. Effective working relationships with stakeholders inside and outside UN-Water. Delivery of assigned outputs in a timely manner.
Impact of Results
The post contributes to the efficient and effective operations of the UN-Water Management Team to catalyse inter-agency coordination and collaboration in the UN System on all freshwater related issues. This results in a more efficient use of financial and human resources across the UN System, reducing duplication and increasing coherence.
Professionalism: Solid understanding of water resources, management and use and ...
Professionalism: Solid understanding of water resources, management and use and makes an effort to keep up with developments in the field. 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 and, where applicable, human rights issues.
Planning and Organizing: 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.
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 two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in internationa...
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international affairs, sustainable development, economics, public policy, social sciences, geosciences, hydrology, hydraulic engineering or sanitary engineering. A bachelor's degree in the relevant subject plus two years of additional relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a master's degree.
The incumbent should have, with a master's degree, a minimum of five years ...
The incumbent should have, with a master's degree, a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in water-related fields. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a master's degree. Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior working experience with the UN system. Experience in managing water-related networks is also considered an advantage. In addition to good networking and facilitation experience, the candidate must have proven experience in organizing inter-agency or multi-stakeholder meetings around complex issues.
Fluent oral and written English is required for this post. Knowledge of ot...
Fluent oral and written English is required for this post. Knowledge of other UN languages is desirable.
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract level: P3
Contract duration: One y...
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract level: P3
Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
*The UN-Water Programme Officer’s duty station indicated in this vacancy announcement is New York, United States of America (USA). However, UN-Water is currently in the process of reassessing the duty station and wishes to let applicants know that the duty station will be either New York, USA or Geneva, Switzerland. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of UN-Water’s final decision on the duty station of the UN-Water Programme Officer.
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Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
Applic...
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post