SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

United Nations; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations in Geneva seeks a seasoned Programme Management professional at the P-5 level to join SPECS/EDM under OHCHR. The incumbent reports to the Chief of SPECS and contributes to strategic planning, evaluation, and change management.

Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the role involves coordinating with multiple offices, managing high impact initiatives, and delivering results in a complex human rights context. Deadline: 2026-11-29; Date Posted: 2026-10-16; Duty Station: Geneva.

Job description

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development

Job Family : Programme Management

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-5

Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 286547 Job Network : Economic, Social and Development Job Family : Programme Management Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-5
Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings Duty Station : GENEVA
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Date Posted : Oct 16, 2026
Deadline : Nov 29, 2026

This position is located in the Strategic Planning, Programme Management, Evaluation and Change Service (SPECS) in the Executive Direction and Management Division (SPECS/EDM) of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of SPECS.