Senior Programme Officer

About the role

The Senior Programme Officer will support UNAOC’s mission to foster intercultural and interreligious dialogue worldwide. Reporting to the Director of the UNAOC Secretariat, the incumbent will lead advocacy, research, and policy initiatives that promote mutual respect, tolerance, and global solidarity.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate awareness‑raising and advocacy initiatives aligned with UNAOC’s mandate.
• Ensure gender mainstreaming across programmes, policies and legislative actions.
• Conduct research, programme evaluation and policy analysis on intercultural dialogue and related UN resolutions.
• Design and manage surveys, data‑collection tools, and analyse results to inform strategic decisions.
• Prepare background papers, analytical reports, and inputs for publications and senior‑management briefings.
• Support the planning and execution of consultative meetings, conferences and events, including agenda setting and speaker coordination.
• Lead outreach activities, training workshops, seminars and field missions, providing guidance to external consultants.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Extensive experience in programme management, policy development and research within an international or UN context.
• Demonstrated expertise in gender mainstreaming and intercultural dialogue initiatives.
• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence global policy on intercultural and interreligious dialogue.
• Collaborative work environment within a United Nations entity.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.