Senior Programme Officer, Global Programs & Field Missions

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat’s Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) leads the UN security management system globally and supports safe program delivery. This role leads development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives, and oversees budgets, staff, and outreach across member states and UN system counterparts.

Requires a Master’s or equivalent, ten years in project management, five international, plus front-office support to senior officials; experience in humanitarian, development,

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive experience in project/program management in international relations, security, development, or related fields.
• At least five years at the international level and five years supporting a senior official in a front-office setting.
• Experience advising senior officials on humanitarian, development, human rights, or peace and security programs.
• Two years of field experience in a UN or similar organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programs and projects within the USG's office, directing project lifecycle management and spearheading special initiatives.
• Oversee the review of documents, identify priorities, and propose corrective actions, liaising with relevant parties.
• Ensure gender mainstreaming by assessing implications for men and women in all planned actions.
• Direct research and program evaluation, synthesizing information to support the USG's strategic vision.
• Manage compliance, monitoring, and evaluation processes, including personnel and resources, and review assessments of issues and trends.
• Supervise the preparation of various written outputs, including background papers, analyses, and reports for special initiatives.
• Provide substantive support for consultative meetings, including agenda setting and document preparation.
• Lead field missions, provide guidance and drafting mission summaries, and coordinate budget and funding activities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Planning & Organizing

Negotiation

Mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Accountability

Judgement/Decision-making

Professionalism

Team coordination

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent)

First-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience

Job description

UN Secretariat’s Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) leads the UN security management system globally and supports safe program delivery. This role leads development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives, and oversees budgets, staff, and outreach across member states and UN system counterparts.

Requires a Master’s or equivalent, ten years in project management, five international, plus front-office support to senior officials; experience in humanitarian, development,