Senior Security Programme Administrator

GloJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDSS in New York is seeking a Senior Programme Management Assistant to provide administrative support to the Global Security Systems, Standards and Projects Team. You will manage programme and project administration across multiple locations, liaise with senior officials, and oversee budget and procurement activities.

The role requires a minimum of ten years’ experience in finance, budgeting and programme administration, with English and French language skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, programme or project administration or related area (8 years with higher degree).
• Experience conducting large-scale procurement processes in UN or similar international organization.
• Experience providing office support for a security service or operation in a corporate setting (desirable).
• Experience with security systems and equipment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provides full range of programme and project management and implementation assistance at all phases of the programme/project cycle.
• Liaises with senior officials and administrative staff at HQ, regional offices and duty stations.
• Guides local project teams on budget, finance and procurement issues.
• Researches and summarizes information on security systems and infrastructure upgrades.
• Tracks resolutions and prepares databases; ensures program content reflects legislative decisions.
• Prepares budgets, forecasts and monitoring checklists for project development.
• Drafts newsletters and inputs for reports, briefs and correspondence.
• May undertake mission/field work to support programme activities.
• Establishes internal databases and data management for project activities.
• Coordinates with security project teams and provides supervision to local staff.

Skills

English

French

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UNDSS in New York is seeking a Senior Programme Management Assistant to provide administrative support to the Global Security Systems, Standards and Projects Team. You will manage programme and project administration across multiple locations, liaise with senior officials, and oversee budget and procurement activities.

The role requires a minimum of ten years’ experience in finance, budgeting and programme administration, with English and French language skills.