Job Title: Programme Management Officer (UN Jobs)
Organisation: United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About US:
The Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) is dedicated to assisting the Member States and the Secretary-General in their efforts to maintain international peace and security. DPKO provides political and executive direction to UN Peacekeeping operations around the world and maintains contact with the Security Council, troop and financial contributors, and parties to the conflict in the implementation of Security Council mandates. The Department works to integrate the efforts of UN, governmental and non-governmental entities in the context of peacekeeping operations. DPKO also provides guidance and support on military, police, mine action and other relevant issues to other UN political and peacebuilding missions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Develops, coordinates and delivers PKI-related training courses, both in-person and online and, where requested, delivers PKI modules and/or lessons to be included in other United Nations courses.
- Maintains a thorough understanding of key policy developments related to peacekeeping-intelligence and associated themes.
- Identifies training gaps and conducts Training Needs Assessments in the field of PKI.
- Maintains awareness of best practices in the field of learning, training and technology enhanced learning, including online learning and ensures quality of training material and delivery.
- Coordinates and liaises with other UN training entities on the topic of PKI related training courses.
- Initiates and coordinates outreach activities with national and regional training institutions with regards to intelligence-related training courses.
- Serves as counterpart to academic institutions with regards to thematic research related to PKI.
- Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
- Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
- Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions related to PKI training evaluation.
- Organizes consultative and other meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, and preparing documents and presentations.
- Integrates gender perspectives and other key thematic issues across all training courses.
- Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget.)
- Be prepared to conduct in-mission training courses up to 30 days.
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, law, public administration, or related field or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job – Specific Qualification
- Not available.
Work Experience
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in national intelligence is required.
- Experience in developing and delivering intelligence and/or peacekeeping-intelligence is required
- Great communication and presentation skills are required.
- Substantive knowledge of peacekeeping-Intelligence, including its framework and implementation in peacekeeping operations is required.
- Experience in managing a project or a program is required
- Experience working in an integrated civilian-military-police environment is desirable
- Experience working in a peacekeeping operation or in a post-conflict environment is desirable
- Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates who wish to join the United Nations should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 3rd August 2025
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