Senior Programme Management Assistant

United Nations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations is seeking a Senior Programme Management Assistant to provide administrative support to the Global Security Systems, Standards and Projects Team (GSSSP) within the Division of Headquarters Safety and Security (DHSSS) in New York.

The role reports to the Senior Security Project Manager and operates under the Director of DHSSS, contributing to the security management system for UN programmes worldwide.

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Job Opening

Job Opening ID: 283816

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development

Job Family : Programme Management

Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories , G-7

Recruitment Type : Temporary Opportunities

Department/Office : Department of Safety and Security

The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place. For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/ The position is located in the Division of Headquarters Safety and Security (DHSSS) in the United Nations Department of Safety and Security. The Senior Programme Management Assistant reports directly to the Senior Security Project Manager, Global Security Systems, Standards and Projects Team (GSSSP) and is under the general supervision of the Director, DHSSS. The Security and Safety Services (SSS) are operated independently in New York and at seven other Secretariat headquarters locations around the world, with DHSSS providing coordination among the various Services. The Senior Programme Management Assistant will be responsible for the administrative support of the GSSSP team in DHSSS and all associated projects and locations.