Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
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The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP’s role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policy oriented research and analysis, normative support and technical assistance and capacity building, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region. This position is located in the Programme Planning and Budget Section, in the Strategy and Programme Management Division (SPMD).
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Finance and Budget Officer, and overall supervision of the Chief of Programme Planning and Budget Section, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Competencies
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in relevant fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, finance, accounting or related area is required. Two years or more of proven experience in data analytics, data science, information management or related area is desirable. Experience with the international Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is desirable. Experience in international organizations in programme management is desirable. Experience working with UN financial rules and regulations and intergovernmental approval process for programme and budget is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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