Programme Management Officer – Counter Terrorism

About the role

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism is seeking a Programme Management Officer to support the implementation of projects that counter the financing of terrorism, with a focus on Central Asia. The position is based in the United Nations Counter‑Terrorism Centre in New York and reports to the Head of the Countering the Financing of Terrorism Unit.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor projects addressing the financing of terrorism, liaising with national authorities and FATF‑Style Regional Bodies.
• Provide expertise and technical assistance to Member States, including capacity‑building workshops and training seminars.
• Research, analyse and present information on CFT trends, prepare background papers and policy briefs.
• Coordinate budget and funding activities, prepare programme budgets, progress reports and financial statements.
• Participate in field missions, guide external consultants and draft mission summaries.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in political science, business administration, economics or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, preferably in counter‑terrorism financing.
• Experience working with FATF‑Style Regional Bodies and knowledge of CFT frameworks.
• Fluency in English (UN Level III) and Russian (UN Level II) as required languages.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and research skills, including data collection and interpretation.
• Proficiency in preparing reports, background papers and policy documents.
• Ability to plan and organise meetings, workshops and training events.
• Competence in budget preparation, financial reporting and programme monitoring.