Programme Management Officer

About the role

The United Nations Department of Operational Support is seeking a Programme Management Officer to support the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of transformation programmes and projects. Based in New York, the incumbent will work in the Performance and Analytics Section and report to the Senior Programme Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of frameworks, programmes and projects aimed at continuous transformation and organisational performance.
• Monitor programme implementation, analyse data, review documents and reports, identify issues and propose corrective actions.
• Provide strategic guidance on integrating innovation, data, digitalisation and knowledge management into organisational processes.
• Support organisational reform initiatives through action planning, stakeholder engagement and senior‑level coordination.
• Research, analyse and visualise data using spreadsheet applications, producing analytics products and reports.
• Assist in policy development, issue analysis, and preparation of background papers and report sections.
• Design data collection tools and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree or equivalent experience in programme management, public administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and experience with data‑driven decision‑making.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing background papers, analyses and reports.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders in an international or multilateral environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel) for data analysis and visualisation.