Associate Programme Management Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in Nairobi, through its United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), aims to provide leadership, enhance coordination, and strengthen capacity-building assistance to Member States in counter-terrorism efforts. This Associate Programme Management Officer role sits within the Unit on Countering Terrorist Use of Weapons, focusing on implementing global programs and specific projects, particularly in Eastern Africa concerning improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Job Purpose
The Associate Programme Management Officer will support the implementation of the UNCCT Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Use of Weapons, with a specific focus on projects in Eastern Africa addressing improvised explosive devices (IEDs). This involves assisting in program development, implementation, and coordination, providing technical assistance to Member States, conducting research, and supporting policy coordination and evaluation functions. The role also entails contributing to various written outputs, organizing meetings and workshops, participating in field missions, and managing budget-related activities. The objective is to enhance the UN's capacity-building efforts and contribute to global counter-terrorism strategies by addressing the acquisition and use of conventional and non-conventional weapons by terrorists.
Responsibilities
Support the development, implementation, and coordination of programs and projects focused on countering terrorist acquisition and use of weapons, with a particular emphasis on IEDs. Review documents, identify issues, and propose corrective actions. Provide technical assistance to Member States on countering the use of various weapons, including WMDs, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear materials, small arms, light weapons, IEDs, and unmanned aircraft systems. Conduct research, collect and analyze data, and present findings. Offer substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation, analyzing emerging trends. Assist in consulting assignments, planning and facilitating capacity-building and awareness-raising activities with Member States and international organizations. Contribute to written outputs such as background papers, reports, and publications. Provide administrative and substantive support for meetings and conferences. Undertake outreach activities, develop training workshops, and make presentations. Participate in field missions for data collection and support. Coordinate budget funding activities and prepare related financial reports.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressive experience in project/programme management, administration, or a related area is required. Experience in counter-terrorism issues and countering the terrorist use of weapons is essential. Experience working within international organizations is also required. Experience in countering the terrorist use of IEDs is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, research and analysis, data collection and presentation, policy coordination, technical assistance, project management, communication, and report writing.