PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Organizational Context

This Programme Management Officer position is within the Development Pillar of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in Kabul. The role focuses on leading and directing programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, with a secondary reporting line to the Director of UNMAS at headquarters.

Job Purpose

The Programme Management Officer is responsible for leading and directing the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes and operations within UNAMA's Development Pillar in Afghanistan. This includes developing and executing strategies, work plans, and budgets for mine action initiatives. The role involves advising on risk mitigation for explosive ordnance contamination, coordinating policy development, and generating survey and assessment data. The officer will also lead engagement with de facto authorities, conduct training, and provide substantive input for reports to intergovernmental bodies, ensuring effective program delivery and resource management.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include researching and analyzing mine action data to advise on explosive ordnance threats and mitigation measures. The role involves coordinating policy development, generating assessments, and monitoring programme performance. The officer will develop, implement, and evaluate the UNAMA mine action programme strategy, work plan, and budget, providing input to humanitarian response plans and advocating for resources. This includes monitoring and analyzing programme/project development and implementation, initiating corrective actions, and liaising with relevant parties. Additionally, the role entails coordinating outreach activities, leading engagement with authorities, conducting training, and providing guidance to consultants. Administrative duties include preparing written outputs, supporting meetings, and coordinating budget funding activities.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in project or programme management is required. This includes at least four years in programme management within mine action, security sector reform, or stabilization in a conflict/post-conflict setting. Two years of managerial experience in a mine action field programme and two years engaging with senior government officials in complex settings are also required. Experience in resource mobilization/fundraising is necessary. Experience in Afghanistan, capacity building, and technical assistance is desirable.

Skills

Professionalism, Teamwork, Planning and Organizing, Building Trust, Judgement/Decision Making, Mine Action knowledge, Data analysis, Policy development, Programme management, Resource mobilization, Stakeholder engagement, Report writing, Budget management.

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