Associate Programme Management Officer (Temporary)

UN Atlas; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOOSA in Vienna, Austria seeks an Associate Programme Management Officer to support coordination and management of capacity-building projects within the Space Applications Section. You will assist with organizational, communication, logistical, administrative, and financial aspects, while supporting partnership development and resource mobilization.

Responsibilities include planning conferences and trainings, participating in field missions, and contributing to data analysis and reporting to

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in a relevant field is required; a first-level degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted.
• Experience in programme management, planning, budgeting, or partnership development is desirable.
• Experience with UN systems or international organizations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage capacity-building projects across organizational, communication, logistical, administrative, and financial elements.
• Identify and resolve project issues, liaise with stakeholders, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Support partnership development and resource mobilization by identifying funding sources and assisting in proposals and negotiations.
• Plan and execute conferences, workshops, and training sessions, including documentation preparation.
• Participate in field missions, guide consultants, and draft mission reports; collect and analyze data for decision-making.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Planning

Organizing

UNOOSA mandates

Space affairs

UN cooperation

Business development

Partnership building

Data collection and analysis

Research

Time management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree with qualifying experience

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna, Austria, advances international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space for sustainable development. The Space Applications Section (SAS) implements various programs, including capacity building and disaster management support. This role is within SAS, reporting to the Chief of Section.

Job purpose: The Associate Programme Management Officer will support the coordination and management of capacity-building projects within the Space Applications Section. This involves assisting with organizational, communication, logistical, administrative, and financial aspects of projects. The role also supports partnership development, resource mobilization through proposal preparation, and negotiation of agreements. Additionally, the incumbent will help plan and deliver conferences, workshops, and training sessions, participate in field missions, and contribute to data analysis and reporting to support decision-making and enhance the Office's visibility.

Responsibilities: Coordinate and manage capacity-building projects, overseeing organizational, communication, logistical, administrative, and financial elements. Identify and resolve project issues, liaise with stakeholders, and monitor progress. Support partnership development and resource mobilization by identifying funding sources, preparing proposals, and assisting in negotiations. Plan and execute conferences, workshops, and training sessions, including preparing documentation. Participate in field missions, guide consultants, and draft mission reports. Collect and analyze data, identifying trends and providing insights for planning and decision-making. Engage with Member States, organizations, and the private sector to promote UNOOSA's activities and coordinate with UN entities and partners for effective project implementation.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant field is required. A first-level degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted. Candidates who have passed specific UN examinations may also qualify with a first-level degree and no experience.

Work experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme management, planning, budgeting, or partnership development is required. Experience in organizing capacity-building activities, preparing reports, and working with UN systems or international organizations is desirable.

Skills: Professionalism, communication, planning, and organizing. Specific competencies include knowledge of UNOOSA mandates, space affairs, UN cooperation, business development, partnership building, data collection and analysis, research, and efficient time management.

Required languages: English, French