Programme Management Officer – Temporary (UN Counter‑Terrorism)

About the role

The Programme Management Officer will support the Chief of the Special Projects & Innovation Branch within the United Nations Office of Counter‑Terrorism. This temporary full‑time position (until 31 December 2026) focuses on developing, implementing and evaluating counter‑terrorism programmes and related initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, monitor progress and propose corrective actions.
• Conduct consulting assignments, facilitate workshops and assist clients in change‑management planning.
• Research, analyse and present information from diverse sources to inform policy and programme decisions.
• Assist in policy development, trend analysis, evaluations and other research activities.
• Design and implement surveys, analyse responses and prepare conclusions.
• Prepare written outputs such as background papers, analytical sections of reports and inputs to publications.
• Provide substantive support to meetings and conferences, including agenda setting, participant identification and document preparation.
• Lead outreach activities, deliver training workshops and make presentations on assigned topics.
• Participate in or lead field missions, guide external consultants and draft mission summaries.
• Coordinate budget and funding activities, prepare programme budgets, progress reports and financial statements.

Required profile

• Professionalism: solid knowledge of counter‑terrorism issues, ability to analyse problems, conduct data collection, independent research and apply sound judgment while incorporating gender perspectives.
• Teamwork: collaborative approach, valuing colleagues’ ideas, supporting team decisions and sharing credit for outcomes.
• Planning & Organising: set clear goals, prioritize tasks, allocate resources, anticipate risks and adjust plans as needed.