Associate Programme Management Officer (Saving Lives Together)

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The UN Secretariat, Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), is seeking an Associate Programme Management Officer to support the Saving Lives Together framework across UN entities and NGOs. You will facilitate programme development, monitor implementation, conduct research, and support policy coordination to enhance security for humanitarian activities.

Responsibilities include stakeholder coordination, data collection and analysis, workshop facilitation, and contributing to written outputs

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in business administration, management, economics or related field.
• Two years progressive experience in project/programme management.
• Experience with UN, Member State, or NGO safety/security issues (risk assessment, situational analysis, emergency response).
• Desirable coordinating and partnering in security/humanitarian response within UN or similar bodies.
• Proficient in data tracking and visualization using Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development, implementation and evaluation of programmes with SLT focal points and partners.
• Monitor, analyze and report on programme development and implementation; identify issues.
• Conduct basic research, collect data and present findings.
• Support policy coordination and evaluation, including trend reviews.
• Assist in workshops, action plans and outreach activities to raise SLT visibility.
• Design data collection tools, support surveys and analyze responses.
• Prepare background papers, analytical notes and written reports.

Skills

Professionalism

Planning & Organizing

Client Orientation

Research & Analysis

Data Collection

Program/Project Management

Security Risk Management

Coordination & Partnership

Communication

Data Visualization

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

First-level university degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Organizational context: The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) globally leads and supports the UN security management system, enabling UN programmes in challenging environments. The Saving Lives Together (SLT) framework enhances cooperation between UN entities and NGOs on security. This Associate Programme Management Officer role sits within UNDSS's Division of Field Operations, reporting to the SLT Global Coordinator.

Job purpose: This role supports the implementation and coordination of the Saving Lives Together (SLT) Framework, fostering collaboration between UN entities and NGOs to create a safer operational environment for humanitarian and development activities. The Associate Programme Management Officer facilitates programme development, monitors implementation, conducts research, and supports policy coordination. The position contributes to the UN's mission of enabling programme activities through trusted security leadership, ultimately benefiting global peace, security, human rights, and the Sustainable Development Goals. The role involves working with various stakeholders, including focal points, security officers, donors, and partner organizations, to ensure effective programme delivery and enhance the visibility of the SLT initiative.

Responsibilities: Facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects by working with key clients such as SLT focal points, security officers, donors, and partner organizations. Monitor and analyze programme development and implementation, review documents, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions. Conduct basic research, collect and analyze data, and present findings. Provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation, including reviewing emerging issues and trends. Assist in consulting assignments, including facilitating workshops and developing action plans. Support survey initiatives by designing data collection tools, analyzing responses, and preparing conclusions. Contribute to various written outputs, including background papers, analytical notes, and reports. Provide administrative and substantive support for meetings and conferences, including fundraising opportunities. Undertake outreach activities to enhance SLT initiative visibility and participate in developing training workshops. Participate in field missions, providing substantive and administrative support and data collection. Coordinate activities related to budget funding, programme preparation, and reporting. Contribute to data analysis, trend identification, and reporting using data visualization methods.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Alternatively, a first-level degree with no experience is acceptable for candidates who have passed the UN Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), NCRE, or G to P examination.

Work experience: A minimum of two years of progressive experience in project/programme management is required. Essential experience includes UN, Member State, or NGO safety/security issues (e.g., risk assessment, situational analysis, emergency response), and data tracking/monitoring using tools like Excel and Power BI. Desirable experience includes coordination and partnership in security/humanitarian response within the UN system or similar organizations, and resource mobilization.

Skills: Professionalism, Planning & Organizing, Client Orientation, research and analysis, data collection and presentation, programme/project management, security risk management, coordination and partnership, communication, and data visualization.

Required languages: English, French

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