Chief of The Programme Planning and Evaluation Unit, Santiago, Chile

Job Title

CHIEF OF THE PROGRAMME PLANNING AND EVALUATION UNIT, P5

Department/ Office

Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

Duty Station

SANTIAGO

Posting Period

24 December 2013-22 February 2014

Job Opening number

13-ADM-ECLAC-32463-R-SANTIAGO(G)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, which is headquartered in Santiago de Chile, is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org, for further information.

Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Programme Planning and Operations Division (PPOD), the Chief of the Programme Planning and Evaluation Unit will be responsible for the following:

Provides policy advice to the Chief of PPOD on conceptual and methodological development regarding results-based management and budgeting policies and practices, programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Plans and oversees the management of activities of the Unit which include coordinating the formulation of the Department's Strategic Framework and substantive priorities, the biennial Work Programme of the Commission, the corresponding biennial programme budget in the substantive areas (including the department's core Regular Budget Section and the relevant components of the Regular Programme for Technical Cooperation and the Development Account); and ensures the coordination of the overall monitoring, reporting and evaluation functions.

Provides substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions, Committee for Programme and Coordination, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly as well as policy-making organs of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies, as necessary.

Contributes to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies (such as the biennial session of ECLAC, the Committee of the Whole or other formal and informal briefing sessions to permanent missions of Member States) on budget/programme performance or on programmatic issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biennial and/or annual reports.

Manages, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Unit, ensuring that the outputs produced and services rendered are of high-quality standards.

Prepares inputs for the work programme of the Division, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.

Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), and recruitment of staff.

Manages guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.

Represents the Organization at international, regional or national meetings, inter-agency meetings and seminars, etc. on programme-related issues.

Competencies

Professionalism: Conceptual and methodological knowledge in the field of programme planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting and evaluation particularly with respect to results-based concepts, approaches, methodologies and practices. Ability to draft reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply relevant UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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.

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.

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.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in programme planning, evaluation, budget, finance, human resources management or related field. Experience supervising a large office, unit or section within the United Nations system or another comparable large organization is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, advanced knowledge in oral and written English and Spanish is required as verified through relevant exams if necessary.

Assessment Method

Suitable candidates will be invited for competency-based interviews and other assessment methods.

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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