Deputy Chief of Staff

Client of United Nation careers

Provides expert strategic advice and comprehensive support to the DCG PP in the executive planning, formulation and coordination of UNRWA s programmes and partnerships (including Education, Health, Relief and Social Services, Microfinance, Planning, Protection, External Relations and Communications, Representative Offices and Fields of operations), by:

• Leading special DCG (PP) initiated projects, initiatives and priorities with a particular focus on UNRWA s programmes and partnerships, ensuring alignment, coordination and timely delivery among multiple internal and external stakeholders, under the DCG (PP) overall supervision and guidance.
• Coordinating and/or following up, as required/needed, on the preparation and implementation of decisions and on other matters referred by the DCG (PP) across the Agency, ensuring timely and effective action.
• Analysing Agency operations, activities and information submitted by the Fields, Representative Offices and HQ departments on Agency-wide issues and policies related to programmes and partnerships, and developing recommendations for the attention of the DCG (PP) in terms of their conformity with the overall goals and priorities of UNRWA.
• Strengthening inter-departmental cooperation and collaboration to ensure that cross-cutting issues, including protection, gender, disability and environmental sustainability are adequately integrated and addressed Agency-wide.
• Leading the EO reporting function and coordinating the preparation and/or clearing of internal and external reports across all programmatic and partnership activities, submissions to the UN and public communications by the EO, working in close collaboration with other EO colleagues.
• Supporting DCG (PP) crisis and risk management roles, ensuring effective preparedness and response strategies across the Agency as relevant to the assigned portfolio.
• Serving as a member of various working groups and/or committees and representing the DCG (PP), as required.
• Leading the Secretariat functions of the internal governance bodies, including the Executive Advisory Group and Senior Management Team, with regards to matters within the remit of the DCG (PP) s portfolio, in close collaboration with the Deputy Chief of Staff / Management Advisor (OS).
• Working closely and collaboratively with the Deputy Chief of Staff/ Management Advisor DCG (OS) and the Special Assistants to DCG (OS) and DCG (PP) to ensure overall coordination of the work of the Executive Office and optimal information flow.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, the incumbent:

• Co-leads the day-to-day management of the Executive Office in close coordination and cooperation with the Deputy Chief of Staff/ Management Advisor to DCG(OS).
• Supports CoS led political engagement in support of the Agency, including drafting of papers, communications and position notes.
• Supports the CoS in the management of UNRWA independent Offices (including the Department of Internal Oversight Services, the Ethics Office and the Ombudsman Office).

Competencies

UN Core Values of integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Default managerial competencies may apply. Functional:

1. Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
2. Deciding and Initiating Action
3. Analyzing
4. Formulating Strategies and Concepts
5. Persuading and Influencing

Leadership:

1. Engaging and Nurturing
2. Delivering Results

Other Competencies Excellent communications and drafting skills.