Programme Specialist, Partnership Programmes

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Programme Officer, Partnership Programmes is responsible for developing work programmes, collaborative activities and capacity-building activities with the PEMSEA Partners towards the implementation of the ten-year rolling work plan for the implementation of the SDS-SEA.

He/She works closely with all the members of the PRF Secretariat Services and Technical Services and colleagues from PEMSEA Partner Organizations, Collaborators and Networks as may be necessary to attain the objective.

Accurate appreciation, analysis, organization, and delivery of support services are necessary to ensure client satisfaction and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the PRF, ultimately affecting satisfaction of the clients, specifically the PEMSEA Partners, and perceptions of effectiveness of PEMSEA as a regional mechanism. 

• Conducts capacity need assessments in coastal and ocean management in the region with special focus on the implementation of the SDS-SEA.

• Formulates programmes of action and proposals that facilitate south-south and north south cooperation and support for capacity development among developed, developing and least developed nations to overcome issues and areas of concern that constrain the implementation of the SDS-SEA.

• Promotes technical cooperation and assistance among Partners and Collaborators to reduce capacity disparities among and within Partner Countries for the effective implementation of the SDS-SEA.

• Monitors the results and impacts of capacity development projects being undertaken by the PRF Technical Services, Partner Organizations and Collaborators, including specialized training courses, internships, fellowships, demonstration projects, study tours and others.

• Documents and packages materials relating to lessons learned and good practices from program experiences of SDS-SEA implementation for dissemination to participating countries and Strategic Partners.

• Coordinates with the PNLG secretariat in Xiamen, the Gulf of Thailand Secretariat and the Secretariat for the ecosystem-based management in Seoul.

• Supports the Senior Programme Officer with the preparation and conduct of various meetings of the EAS Partnership Council, Executive Committee, EAS Congress and Ministerial Forum and execution of decisions arising from these meetings.

• Performs all other auxiliary functions required in the pursuit of the unit’s functions and the organization’s thrusts and objectives in general, including the preparation of annual and quarterly work plans and budgets, and annual progress reports related to the implementation of the SDS-SEA.

Leadership and initiative 

• Proactively serves and promotes the vision, mission, values and strategic goals of PEMSEA 
• Effectively provides guidance and leadership to the members of the junior staff 
• Addresses issues and problems decisively and from a wide perspective 
• Responds flexibly and positively to feedback 
• Seeks innovative approaches and solutions  
• Has multi-tasking abilities  
• Has the ability to apply good judgment and in the context of assignments given

Strong sense of corporate responsibility and teamwork 

• Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with colleagues, clients, partners, and constituents within and outside of the organization; 
• Maintains effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender 
• Responds flexibly and positively to change

• Has good research, analytical and problem-solving skills  
• Sets clear performance goals and standards; responsibly adheres to them in executing functions; 
• Executes day-to-day tasks efficiently, confidently, and systematically  
• Addresses issues and problems based on a strategic and regional perspective 
• Utilizes all available and accessible resources as tools in achieving results

Results Orientation 

• Plans, prioritizes and delivers tasks on time,  
• Produces results that normally meet established goals and standards

People Skills and Client Orientation 

• Relates to, and deals with, colleagues, partners and clients at a technical level comfortably and with confidence, cordiality, diplomacy, equity, and respect; 
• Demonstrates a strong sense of client orientation and clear understanding of where and how his/her services will impact others and the work of others  
• Strives for quality client-centered services 
• Avoids conflict and raises matters of conflict to the Senior Programme Officer and Executive Director

Learning, Innovating and Knowledge Sharing 

• Is self-motivated, dedicated, diligent, attentive to details  
• Demonstrative of capacity to learn and pursue personal and professional development; 
• Contributes creative, practical ideas and approaches to deal with challenging situations 
• Assimilates and analyzes new learning from experiences and lessons learned, seeks new knowledge, information, insights, and best practices from within and outside the organization; 
• Applies all of the above progressively in the performance of daily functions, shares them with colleagues and all concerned within and outside the organization; 
• Is willing to share knowledge and expertise to co-workers and partners; and to provide information to collaborators and other clients and the general public
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills in English;  
• Exhibits confidence in facilitating, presenting and responding to groups and individuals at a technical level.

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited educational institution in a natural or social science discipline.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of working experience in a related field in the region.