Programme Management Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) provides leadership on counter-terrorism mandates, enhances coordination among 38 Task Force entities, and strengthens capacity-building assistance to Member States. The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) is part of UNOCT. This Programme Management Officer role is within UNCCT, reporting to the Head of the Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Unit, focusing on CFT projects, particularly in Central Asia.
Job Purpose
The Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of projects focused on countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) in alignment with the CFT Programme. This includes analyzing project development, reviewing documents, identifying issues, and proposing corrective actions. The role involves liaising with national authorities and FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs), planning and executing meetings and workshops, and providing expertise on CFT through capacity-building and technical assistance to Member States. The incumbent will research and analyze CFT phenomena, assist in policy development, design data collection tools, and prepare various written outputs. Additionally, the role supports outreach activities, conducts training, participates in field missions, and coordinates budget and funding activities, ensuring effective project delivery and reporting.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and monitor projects focused on countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) in line with the CFT Programme. Analyze programme and project development, review relevant documents, identify issues, and propose corrective actions. Liaise with national authorities and FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs) and track follow-up actions. Plan and execute meetings, workshops, and interactive sessions in collaboration with supervisors and other UN entities. Provide expertise on CFT, including capacity-building and technical assistance to Member States. Research, analyze, and present information on CFT phenomena. Assist in policy development, issue analysis, and evaluation studies. Design data collection tools, analyze responses, and prepare conclusions. Prepare written outputs such as background papers. Provide substantive support for meetings and conferences, including agenda setting and participant identification. Conduct outreach activities, training workshops, and presentations. Participate in field missions, guide consultants, and draft mission summaries. Coordinate budget and funding activities, including project preparation, progress reports, and financial statements.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, or a related area is required. Direct experience in countering the financing of terrorism is also mandatory. Experience in planning, executing, and monitoring counter-terrorism programmes/projects is desirable, as is experience working with FATF-Style Regional Bodies in CFT.
Skills
• Professionalism: Subject matter expertise in countering financing of terrorism, analytical and problem-solving skills, data collection, research, and planning. • Communication: Clear and effective written and verbal communication, active listening, and tailoring messages to the audience. • Planning & Organizing: Goal setting, prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and time management.