Strategic Programme Manager: Data-Driven Impact & Budgets

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

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.