Background
Under the supervision of the Deputy Head of the Human Dimension Department, the Head of Office will be responsible, in conjunction with Human Dimension Department (HDD) Project Managers, for the co-ordination of the Human Dimension Programme activities in his/her area of responsibility (AoR). The Head of Field Office will also ensure co-ordination between the political and programmatic aspects of the Mission's work. The incumbent is responsible for providing timely and accurate advice to Head Office on these issues.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that the Departments resources are used effectively and efficiently to achieve the Human Dimension Programme objectives,
providing co-ordination between the political and programmatic aspects of the Missions work in the Field Office;
- In co-operation with supervisor and HDD Project Managers, supporting programme implementation through provision of mentoring and
advising on programme policy and implementation and intervening directly with local counterparts where necessary;
- Liaising with governmental, non-governmental and international organizations active in sectors relevant to the Human Dimension Programme
in the AoR to gather information and ensure appropriate field level co-ordination;
- Acquainting him/herself with local political and social conditions and proactively seeking information, which might have an impact on the
current implementation and future development of the Human Dimension Programme in his/her AoR, and advising the Head Office
accordingly;
Required Skills and Experience
- Advanced university education in international relations, public policy, political science or law or related fields
- Experience in preparing analytical reports
- Excellent communication and drafting skills
- Minimum 6 years of relevant, diversified and progressively responsible professional experience including at least 3 years at the management
level relevant to the actual position
Deadline: 21 September 2016
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