Associate Programme Officer (NE)

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

Job summary

UN Atlas in Vienna is seeking an Associate Programme Officer to support planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the Division's programme and administrative activities. The role includes tracking progress, ensuring timely deliverables, and contributing to data analysis and report preparation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as management, business administration, economics, social sciences, political sciences, or engineering is required.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and proficiency in office applications and data analysis tools are also necessary.

Responsibilities

• The Associate Programme Officer (NE) will support Division Management in planning, coordinating, and implementing programme activities, contributing to objective achievement.
• This includes preparing and reviewing programme and project documentation, and supporting results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• The role assists in operational activities, such as reviewing plans and resource requirements, and following up on agreed actions and deliverables.
• Responsibilities also involve collecting and analyzing programme performance data for monitoring and assessment, and supporting the management team in monitoring project budgets and expenditures.
• Additionally, the officer will provide guidance to staff on operational processes, manage workload distribution, and liaise with organizational units, referring complex issues as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Results-based budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Office applications

Data analysis tools

Job description

Organizational context: The Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology (NEFW) supports Member States in developing safe and effective approaches across research reactors, nuclear fuel cycle, decommissioning, radioactive waste management, and environmental remediation. It comprises four key sections, focusing on capacity building and sharing best practices in these critical areas.

Job purpose: Reporting to the Division Director, the Associate Programme Officer (NE) plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the Division's programme and administrative activities. This involves tracking progress, ensuring timely deliverables, and contributing to data analysis and report preparation. The role also supports management in overseeing budgets, expenditures, and staffing, providing guidance on administrative processes, and ensuring effective follow-up on priorities and service delivery to enhance the Division's operational efficiency and programme impact.

Responsibilities

The Associate Programme Officer (NE) will support Division Management in planning, coordinating, and implementing programme activities, contributing to objective achievement. This includes preparing and reviewing programme and project documentation, and supporting results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting. The role assists in operational activities, such as reviewing plans and resource requirements, and following up on agreed actions and deliverables. Responsibilities also involve collecting and analyzing programme performance data for monitoring and assessment, and supporting the management team in monitoring project budgets and expenditures. Additionally, the officer will provide guidance to staff on operational processes, manage workload distribution, and liaise with organizational units, referring complex issues as needed.

Education

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as management, business administration, economics, social sciences, political sciences, or engineering is required. Knowledge of ERP systems and proficiency in office applications and data analysis tools are also necessary.

Work experience

A minimum of two years of relevant experience is required in areas such as programme management, project coordination, planning, monitoring, reporting, or analysis. Experience in budget and resource monitoring, and coordinating operational actions with organizational units and stakeholders is also essential.

Skills

Key skills include strong communication, analytical thinking, client orientation, and a commitment to continuous process improvement. The role requires effective project management, business acumen for problem-solving, and sound judgment in decision-making. Resilience and the ability to manage results-based budgeting are also important competencies.

Required languages

English

Desired languages

Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish