Senior Programme Management Officer, Administration
Quick answer
The United Nations Secretariat is hiring a Senior Programme Management Officer, Administration in New York, responsible for developing and implementing programmes/projects, ensuring gender mainstreaming, and providing strategic support to United Nations operations. The position is on a one-year funded basis.
- Role
- Senior Programme Management Officer, Administration
- Organization
- United Nations Secretariat
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Senior Programme Management Officer, Administration position is located in the Support Partnerships Service (SPS) within the Division for Special Activities (DSA) in the Department of Operational Support (DOS) in New York. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes/projects, ensuring gender mainstreaming, and providing strategic support to United Nations operations.
What you'll do
- Develop, implement, and evaluate assigned programmes/projects
- Ensure gender mainstreaming
- Provide strategic support to United Nations operations
- Supervise and mentor staff
- Draft and oversee the preparation of policy briefings, analytical reports, and papers
- Negotiate multi-stakeholder agreements
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in public administration, management, economics, law, political or social sciences or a related field
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area
- A minimum of five years of experience working on partnership issues in an international organization or regional organization
- Experience in the oversight and management of small teams
- Fluency in English and French is required, with French being desirable
- Experience in contributing to the UN's, or a comparable international organization, systemwide response to crisis or emergency situations
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in New York, United States.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, ten years of experience in project or programme management, and fluency in English and French.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the UN's online recruitment platform, inspira, by October 8, 2026.
How to apply
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