Programme Management Officer

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat in New York seeks a Programme Management Officer to strengthen oversight of programmes and budgets, review donor and partner agreements, and support policy development. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, monitoring progress, and delivering written outputs.

You will conduct research, analyze information from diverse sources, coordinate budget activities, and assist in preparing background papers and reports, with opportunities for programmatic visits and meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of programme or project management experience.
• Experience managing government-funded grants and data analytics/reporting for at least two years.
• UN Headquarters or international organization experience desirable.
• Strong research, analysis, and written outputs.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents, donor agreements, and partner agreements.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programmes and projects.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and propose corrective actions.
• Conduct research and analyze diverse information.
• Prepare background papers and reports.
• Coordinate budget and funding activities and align with strategic goals.
• Support meetings and programmatic visits to assess results.

Skills

Professionalism

Analytical skills

Research and analysis

Data collection and analysis

Planning and organizing

Communication

Continuous learning

Education

Advanced degree in business administration / management / economics

First-level degree plus 2 years qualifying experience

Data analytics / data science training desirable

Tools

UMOJA ERP

Budgeting tools

Job description

Organizational context: This Programme Management Officer position is within the Office of the Director and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs at the UN Secretariat. The role reports to the Director, providing support through the Senior Political Affairs Officer of the Policy Coordination and Change Management Unit.

Job purpose: The Programme Management Officer will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the viability of project documents, including donor and partner agreements. This role involves active participation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes and projects. Key duties include monitoring progress, identifying issues, proposing solutions, and liaising with relevant parties. The officer will also conduct research, analyze information from diverse sources, assist in policy development, and prepare various written outputs. Additionally, the role supports consultative meetings, conducts programmatic visits, and manages budget and funding activities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enabling data-driven decision-making through analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include reviewing project documents, donor agreements, and partner agreements, ensuring the viability of logical frameworks and program delivery. The role involves participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects, monitoring progress, identifying issues, and proposing corrective actions. The officer will conduct research, analyze diverse information, and assist in policy development. Responsibilities also encompass designing data collection tools, analyzing survey responses, and preparing written outputs such as background papers and reports. Substantive support for meetings and programmatic visits to assess project results are required. Furthermore, the role involves coordinating budget and funding activities, preparing related documents, and managing program budget implementation. Data analysis for trends and insights, using visualization methods for planning and reporting, is also a core duty.

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. Completion of data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs is desirable.

Work experience:

A minimum of five years of experience in project or programme management, administration, or a related area is required. Experience managing government-funded grants, conducting business operations in UMOJA or similar ERP platforms, and in data analytics and reporting are each required for a minimum of two years. Experience within the UN Headquarters or a similar international organization is desirable.

Skills:

Professionalism, conceptual and analytical skills, research and analysis, data collection and analysis, judgment, planning and organizing, commitment to continuous learning, ability to analyze and interpret data, and effective communication.

Required languages:

English

Desired languages:

Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, French