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Programme Management Officer

Posting Title: Programme Officer, P3
Job Code Title: Programme Management Officer
Department/ Office: Office of the Special Adviser on Africa
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Deadline: 9 September 2014 
Job Opening number: 14-PGM-OSAA-35373-R-NEW YORK (R)
This post is located in the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa, Coordination, Advocacy and Programme Development Branch. The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa is responsible for mobilising international cooperation in support of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Africa and coordinating UN system-wide support for NEPAD. The incumbent will report to the Chief, Coordination, Advocacy and Programme Development Branch.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or related field. 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 Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related field. Experience in Africa's economic development is desirable. Experience in policy analysis in the context of Africa is desirable. Experience in data compilation, collation and analysis is desirable. Experience in NEPAD programme is desirable. Experience in monitoring mechanism is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Un Secretariat. For this post fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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