Senior Programme Manager, Environmental Policy & Partnerships

UN Atlas; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Programme Management Officer to lead the strategic cooperation programme with Saudi Arabia, directing staff and coordinating with government and UN partners.

You will oversee research, policy development, training, and outreach, while ensuring gender mainstreaming and robust reporting to inform planning and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in business administration, management, economics, environment or related field.
• First-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience accepted.
• Completion of data analytics, business analytics or data science programs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and evaluation of UNEP's Strategic Cooperation Programme with Saudi Arabia.
• Direct research, policy development, and guidance on policy implementation.
• Coordinate budget, fundraising, and ensure effective staff supervision and development.

Job description

UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Programme Management Officer to lead the strategic cooperation programme with Saudi Arabia, directing staff and coordinating with government and UN partners.

You will oversee research, policy development, training, and outreach, while ensuring gender mainstreaming and robust reporting to inform planning and decision-making.