Ph3Senior Programme Specialist – P4 /h3 pVacancy type: Fixed‑term regular staff /p pDuration of the contract: 1 year (renewable) /p pDeadline for submission of applications: 07 July 2026 /p pOrganizational Unit: Social Development Programme /p pNumber of job positions: 1 /p h3Accountabilities /h3 pUnder the direct supervision of the Director of the Division for People, and in close coordination with the UNCTAD Digital Government Programme (UNDGP) and relevant national counterparts, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating the implementation and strategic development of the UNCTAD–UNITAR Digital Government Capacity Development Programme. The role ensures coherence across country projects, training activities, partnerships, and resource‑mobilisation efforts, and maximises the effectiveness of digital government and its contribution to the 2030 Agenda. /p ul liProviding strategic leadership and oversight for the overall implementation of the programme, acting as the operational focal point between UNITAR, UNCTAD, donors, and national counterparts, and ensuring alignment with agreed work plans, governance arrangements, and programme objectives. /li liCoordinating the implementation of UN Digital Government projects at national and regional levels, ensuring that implemented systems are fully operational, meet expected objectives, and are sustainable over time through tailored capacity‑building and training activities for national and/or regional officers. /li liLeading the design, development, and operationalisation of the Digital Government Academy: ul liStructuring a coherent learning offer (foundational, intermediate, and advanced levels). /li liCoordinating the development of curricula, learning pathways, and training materials (online, blended, and in‑person). /li liEnsuring quality assurance, consistency, and alignment with UN digital government tools and platforms. /li /ul /li liOverseeing and coordinating capacity‑development activities across multiple countries, including planning, delivery, and follow‑up of training programmes for government officials on mapping, simplifying, digitising, and automating administrative procedures using UN Digital Government systems. /li liFacilitating and supervising training delivery, including learning labs, workshops, and academies at national, regional, and global levels, while coordinating trainers, subject‑matter experts, and institutional partners. /li liIdentifying and coordinating the required personnel and civil servants at national level to support development and implementation of projects, and training of other national or regional officers responsible for operating and maintaining the implemented systems. /li liMonitoring and evaluating programme and project implementation, assessing progress against objectives and indicators, consolidating feedback from trainees and stakeholders, and translating lessons learned into continuous improvements of training content, digital tools, and methodological approaches. /li liCoordinating reporting and knowledge management, including drafting and finalisation of narrative progress reports, donor reports, briefing notes, and strategic inputs related to the Digital Government Academy, country projects, and broader programme activities. /li liEnsuring effective inter‑agency coordination with UNCTAD and other UN entities, contributing to joint programme planning, reporting, branding, visibility, and delivery of training services in line with the UNCTAD–UNITAR cooperation framework. /li liSupporting resource mobilisation and programme expansion, including coordination of funding proposals, donor engagement, and discussions on sustainable financing models for digital government capacity development. /li liContributing to strategic planning and partnership development, maintaining effective working relationships with government counterparts, donors, academia, civil society, and other stakeholders involved in digital government and public sector transformation. /li /ul h3Other tasks include /h3 ul liProviding substantial support in all aspects of the activities and operations of the SDP. /li liPreparing and presenting written outputs including training background papers, studies, evaluations, inputs to publications, and public relations information on the SDP's activities to enhance its visibility and contribute to fundraising efforts. /li liProviding supervision, technical guidance, and performance oversight to consultants, individual contractors, fellows, and trainees involved in the programme, ensuring effective delivery of outputs, alignment with programme objectives, and adherence to quality standards. /li /ul h3Work implies frequent interaction with the following /h3 ul liMembers of the Division, staff in other departments, units and sections within UNITAR. /li liRepresentatives and officials in national governments, local authorities and regional associations. /li liCounterparts, senior officers and staff in other UN agencies and other International Organisations, in particular UNCTAD, ITC, UNIDO and World Bank. /li liNon‑governmental organisations (NGOs), academia and learning institutions, digital government activists, the private sector and the press/media. /li /ul h3Results expected /h3 ul liEffective coordination and delivery of the UNCTAD–UNITAR Digital Government Capacity Development Programme, resulting in coherent implementation across country projects, the Digital Government Academy, and related training activities. /li liOperational and sustainable implementation of UN Digital Government projects, with digital government systems meeting expected objectives and remaining functional over time through role‑based training of national and regional officers. /li liSuccessful establishment and operationalisation of the Digital Government Academy, delivering high‑quality, structured learning offers aligned with UN digital government tools, platforms, and quality standards. /li liHigh‑quality design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of capacity‑development activities, ensuring the efficient and effective execution of training programmes through appropriate methodologies, knowledge‑management practices and continuous improvement mechanisms. /li liEffective inter‑agency coordination with UNCTAD and other UN entities, enabling joint planning, branding, reporting and delivery of training services in the field of digital government and public sector transformation. /li liStrengthened partnerships and stakeholder engagement, including the establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with donors, government counterparts, academia, and other partners to support programme implementation and expansion. /li liSubstantive contributions to strategic planning and partnership coordination, including provision of recommendations, technical advice and analytical inputs to support programme development and delivery. /li liEffective coordination of funding‑related activities, including design of project proposals, engagement with potential donors, preparation of work plans and budgets, and support to pledging and agreement processes. /li liTimely and high‑quality reporting and performance management, including review and management of project progress reports, identification of implementation risks and corrective actions, and drafting and finalisation of narrative and donor reports. /li liProduction of training content and learning materials in line with approved quality standards, ensuring consistency, relevance and alignment with UN digital government methodologies and tools. /li liProfessional conduct and accountability, with actions consistently meeting corporate standards for delivery and behaviour, and the incumbent serving as a role model in professionalism, collaboration, and results‑based management. /li /ul h3Competencies /h3 pbProfessionalism /b: Knowledge of practical experience in designing and operating business facilitation tools, training government officials on their use, advocating digital government solutions and fundraising. Knowledge of the role of digitalisation in investment and business facilitation, experience in analysing data to demonstrate impact, pride in work, decisive professional practice, perseverance in difficult situations, and calmness under stress. /p pbAccountability /b: Takes ownership of responsibilities, honours commitments, delivers outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards, complies with organisational regulations, supports subordinates, and takes personal responsibility for shortcomings. /p pbCommunication /b: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, interprets messages, asks clarifying questions, tailors communication to audiences, and shares information openly. /p pbPlanning Organising /b: Develops clear goals consistent with strategy, prioritises activities, allocates resources efficiently, foresees risks, monitors and adjusts plans. /p pbCommitment to continuous learning /b: Keeps abreast of new developments, actively seeks personal and professional growth, contributes to colleagues’ learning, and seeks feedback for improvement. /p pbTeamwork /b: Works collaboratively, values others’ ideas, supports group decisions, shares credit, and accepts joint responsibility. /p pbRespect for diversity /b: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds. /p pFor complete job description and to apply, visit: /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr