UNFPA: Programme Management & Oversight Specialist, WCARO, Dakar
- P-4
- Fixed Term Appointment
- Dakar
- 28 September 2026 23:59 (America/New_York)
- 36740
The Position:
The Programme Management and Oversight Specialist drives the effective management of WCARO and Country Office resources through prudent budget planning, continuous preventative oversight, and rigorous compliance. Beyond standard quality assurance, the specialist acts as a strategic navigator for the region, employing horizon scanning and future thinking to anticipate emerging trends, mitigate potential disruptions, and build resilient, adaptive programming. S/he plays a pivotal role in ensuring that WCARO’s programmes are not only transparent and accountable but also forward-looking and aligned with the complex demands of the evolving development landscape.
S/he contributes to the planning and implementation of thematic and other evaluation activities, providing enhanced integrated support framework to COs. S/he coordinates WCARO’s responsiveness, monitors programme performance, and oversees the integrity of the annual audits processes, ensuring continuous follow-up and timely implementation of the audit recommendations in close coordination with concerned units and COs actions.