About Department of Safety and Security

Department of Safety and Securityis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This Programme Management Officer position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate critical programmes within Department of Safety and Security’s international cooperation and sustainable development portfolio. Based in United States, you will oversee programme implementation, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality results that advance the organization’s strategic objectives. You will be responsible for programme planning, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, and coordination with government partners, civil society, and other UN agencies. This role is ideal for experienced professionals with strong leadership skills, programme management expertise, and a commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection.

Key Details

• Job Title:Programme Management Officer, P4
• Grade:P-4
• Location:New York, United States
• Department:Department of Safety and Security
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$84,672.0 – $106,777.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: There are no specific desirable languages.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required.
• Experience: Experience in representing the interests, perspectives, and requirements of an organization into United Nations or similar multi-stakeholder coordination or planning forums is desirable.

Skills

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks outside the box; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
• Field experience with the United Nations or similar international organizations, in conflict or post-conflict settings, is required.
• Experience in providing substantive briefing, written and verbal, to senior officials, to inform decision-making is required.
• Experience in managing budgets, including monitoring budget execution of complex operations, is required.
• Experience in developing and implementing solutions to complex programmatic challenges, using a project management approach and tools is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in operational coordination and support to United Nations entities, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply