The Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is leading the digital transformation of the Organization to enable a better, safer, more sustainable future through secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. The United Nations Office of Information and Communication Technology's Enterprise Solutions Service (OICT/ESS) develops and supports a wide range of enterprise solutions and provides products and services that support the work of the UN. This position is in the Enterprise Solutions Service, Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT/ESS), hosted by ESCAP and located in Bangkok, Thailand. The incumbent reports to the Chief, Enterprise Solutions Service. OICT is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. OICT supports the principles of work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Enterprise Solutions Service, the Senior Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Takes the lead to develop, implement and review assigned ICT programmes/projects, etc.; directs subordinates in programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment; directs review of relevant and reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions. • Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels. • Directs research and programme review and presents information gathered from diverse sources. • Coordinates policy development; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of analysis or research activities and studies. • Undertakes survey initiatives; guides design of data collection instruments; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. • Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. • Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project proposal preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and ensures preparation of related /reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). • Coordinates activities related to resource mobilization, develops and executes fundraising strategies, identifies potential donors and partners, negotiates funding agreements, and manages grants. • Serves as an effective spokesperson for the Service and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization. • Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; Guides, evaluates and mentors staff • Leads team efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need. • May perform other related duties as required.