Officer - P02

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an analytical-type, professional position designed to coordinate various aspects of a project and/or activities in the fulfillment of the mission of its designated Department and is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities. (

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these responsibilities and expected results are standardized, and are not necessarily performed by all staff members sharing this job title):

The incumbent proposes and assists the Director of the Department of Effective Public Management in the coordination of Public Procurement programs, outreach initiatives and strategic initiatives in this area.

• Research, compile and synthesize information in support of the Department specific activities and mission (e.g. projects, cases, initiatives), development and strengthening of relations with Member States, key institutions and organizations, and promotion of dialogue and principles of inclusiveness, diversity, and democracy, including but not limited to: responding to inquiries from Member States (originating at any level, e.g. state, organizational or individual), coordinating or overseeing the organization of meetings, conferences, presentations, events and seminars;
  
  following-up on the development of joint activities at the local and regional levels, and networking activities.
• Analyze related trends and events affecting the situation in the hemisphere (e.g. political, social, citizen participation, etc.), recommending actions, drafting talking points and speeches, and participating in the elaboration and reviewing of reports and publications on applicable subject matters, and their dissemination among member states, scholars, practitioners and other interested parties.
• Make proposals for, and participate in, the formulation and execution of projects, activities and initiatives for the organization of fact-finding, needs assessment, and advisory services to countries and regions.
• Executes projects and public procurement specific activities, processing and following-up on administrative and financial actions in liaison with appropriate staff members, including but not limited to hiring human resources, purchasing equipment and supplies, travel, etc.
• Support and participate in various department specific initiatives and activities and dialogue promotion as related to the area of work, including drafting, reviewing and editing for consistency and language, correspondence, reports, cooperation agreements, proposals and joint proposals, budgets, financial reports, work plans, and documents and publications.
• Manage, update and validate databases containing information on the activities of the area of work, including all aspects of department-specific activities, producing reports and summaries on a regular or ad hoc basis and preparing analysis on regional issues related to the area of work.
• Provide support in the planning, fundraising, implementation and evaluation of missions, programs, projects and activities at the Headquarters and in the field, including participating in training seminars and other programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others.

Essential: First University Degree (Bachelor’s) in Political Science, Law, International Relations, Business Administration, Economics or related fields, issued by a duly accredited institution, and 4 years of relevant experience in similar positions including project management at the national and/or international level OR Advanced University Degree (Master’s) in one of the fields listed above and 2 years of relevant experience.

Desirable: Experience or knowledge of OAS mandates and priorities as related to the area of work and/or the dynamics of the Inter-American agenda and system, Familiar with the Inter-American Network on Public Procurement mandates and activities.

Ability to effectively work using Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications such as Oracle, Visio, Access, Share Point) and software applicable to the area of work.

Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and…