Associate Programme Management Officer (Saving Lives Together)
Organizational Context
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) globally leads and supports the UN security management system, enabling UN programmes in challenging environments. The Saving Lives Together (SLT) framework enhances cooperation between UN entities and NGOs on security. This Associate Programme Management Officer role sits within UNDSS's Division of Field Operations, reporting to the SLT Global Coordinator.
Job Purpose
This role supports the implementation and coordination of the Saving Lives Together (SLT) Framework, fostering collaboration between UN entities and NGOs to create a safer operational environment for humanitarian and development activities. The Associate Programme Management Officer facilitates programme development, monitors implementation, conducts research, and supports policy coordination. The position contributes to the UN's mission of enabling programme activities through trusted security leadership, ultimately benefiting global peace, security, human rights, and the Sustainable Development Goals. The role involves working with various stakeholders, including focal points, security officers, donors, and partner organizations, to ensure effective programme delivery and enhance the visibility of the SLT initiative.
Responsibilities
Facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects by working with key clients such as SLT focal points, security officers, donors, and partner organizations. Monitor and analyze programme development and implementation, review documents, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions. Conduct basic research, collect and analyze data, and present findings. Provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation, including reviewing emerging issues and trends. Assist in consulting assignments, including facilitating workshops and developing action plans. Support survey initiatives by designing data collection tools, analyzing responses, and preparing conclusions. Contribute to various written outputs, including background papers, analytical notes, and reports. Provide administrative and substantive support for meetings and conferences, including fundraising opportunities. Undertake outreach activities to enhance SLT initiative visibility and participate in developing training workshops. Participate in field missions, providing substantive and administrative support and data collection. Coordinate activities related to budget funding, programme preparation, and reporting. Contribute to data analysis, trend identification, and reporting using data visualization methods.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressive experience in project/programme management is required. Essential experience includes UN, Member State, or NGO safety/security issues (e.g., risk assessment, situational analysis, emergency response), and data tracking/monitoring using tools like Excel and Power BI. Desirable experience includes coordination and partnership in security/humanitarian response within the UN system or similar organizations, and resource mobilization.
Skills
Professionalism, Planning & Organizing, Client Orientation, research and analysis, data collection and presentation, programme/project management, security risk management, coordination and partnership, communication, and data visualization.