Posting Title: Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements, P3
Job Code Title: Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
Department/ Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: BARCELONA
Posting Period: 6 March 2015-5 April 2015
Job Opening number: 15-PGM-UNHABITAT-39941-R-BARCELONA (E)
Job Code Title: Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
Department/ Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: BARCELONA
Posting Period: 6 March 2015-5 April 2015
Job Opening number: 15-PGM-UNHABITAT-39941-R-BARCELONA (E)
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The post is located in the Urban Basic Services Branch (UBSB), Barcelona duty station. The Humans Settlements Officer will contribute to the strategic operational support component of the Global Water Operator’s Partnerships Alliance (GWOPA) work program and strengthen regional Water Operators’ Partnerships (WOPs) platform and the coordination of WOPs in Africa. The incumbent reports to the Senior Programme Manager heading the GWOPA Secretariat.
Education
Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in civil engineering, urban or
regional planning, or physical sciences in a relevant field. A first-level university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
regional planning, or physical sciences in a relevant field. A first-level university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water and sanitation development, sustainable development, poverty issues, network support or related field. Experience in Water Operators Partnerships would be considered as a very strong asset. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other UN languages would be considered an asset.
Details and to apply at: careers.un.org
Reference: https://inspira.un.org/…/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GB…&
