Head of Security & Technology Programme

UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research in Geneva seeks a Head of Programme for the Security and Technology Programme. The role leads policy development, directs research and engages with international stakeholders to advance disarmament and security issues.

The candidate will oversee strategy formulation, staff management and resources, ensuring a robust, rights-based and gender-sensitive approach to programme delivery. Fluency in English is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced university degree in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or a related field.
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security or a related area is required.
• A minimum of five years of substantive international-level experience on policy matters related to security and technology is required.
• Experience in mobilizing and managing resources is required; data analytics is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Formulates political affairs strategies in the area of Security and Technology; develops a vision or direction for work and proposes policy directives and action plans.
• Plans and implements operational activities related to the Institute; ensures a rights-based, gender-sensitive approach.
• Plans, develops and manages the Security and Technology Programme, projects and activities.
• Prepares briefing notes and talking points for the Director.
• Provides guidance to Member States, the United Nations and policy communities by planning and facilitating workshops.
• Leads and directs the Programme; manages staff and participates in recruitment and staff development.
• Manages, coordinates, and supervises research on disarmament, strategic security, cybersecurity, AI and related matters.
• Represents the Institute at round tables, seminars and conferences.
• Coordinates budget and funding and prepares related documents and reports.
• Develops and maintains relations with senior government officials and advises on mutual concerns.

Kenntnisse

Professionalism

Creativity

Continuous learning

Managing performance

Communication

Teamwork

Planning

Organizing

Accountability

Vision

Empowering others

Ausbildung

Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in political science/IR/intl economics/law/public administration

Jobbeschreibung

UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research in Geneva seeks a Head of Programme for the Security and Technology Programme. The role leads policy development, directs research and engages with international stakeholders to advance disarmament and security issues.

The candidate will oversee strategy formulation, staff management and resources, ensuring a robust, rights-based and gender-sensitive approach to programme delivery. Fluency in English is expected.