Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme

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Responsibilities

The Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:

• Leads the development and implementation of ESCWA's long term strategy, ensuring alignment with the 2030 Agenda, ESCWA's vision and regional priorities, and results-based management (RBM) principles.
• Advises the Executive Secretary on strategic direction of programmatic work, technical cooperation, relationships with Member States, regional and global developmental partners and stakeholders, as well as other programmatic policy issues as they arise.
• Formulates, implements, leads and directs programme of substantive work, monitoring, evaluation, and the preparation of strategic framework and performance reports.
• Oversees technical cooperation, capacity-building initiatives, and change management programmes to support member states in adopting evidence-based policies and sustainable development practices
• Identifies broad strategies required for the improvement of programme and highlights risks to planned delivery, proposing mitigating measures. Provides leadership to the development of change management programmes including with respect to the transition to the ESCWA reform agenda.
• Undertakes any other functions as assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Competencies

Professionalism: Proven experience in management of programmatic work in a large international development organization. Ability to perform duties in a diplomatic manner and successfully negotiate difficult situations with a wide variety of external partners as well as partners internal to the UN system. 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.
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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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 improvement; 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.
Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.