UN Jobs – Programme Management Officer – United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)

Job Title:    Programme Management Officer (UN Jobs)  

Organisation: United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

About Organisation:

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.
• Develops and, where requested, delivers PKI modules and/or lessons to be included in other United Nations courses.
• Maintains thorough understanding of key policy developments related to peacekeeping-intelligence and associated themes. Identified 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.
• Ensures quality assurance 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 to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of 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 course 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 intelligence or information analysis, political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, or related area is required.
• Previous experience dealing with intelligence within the Police, intelligence-led policing or crime peacekeeping-intelligence is required. Experience in managing a project or a program is required.
• A minimum of one year of experience developing and delivering peacekeeping-intelligence in-person and online training is required.
• Experience working in a peacekeeping operation or in a post conflict environment is desirable.
• Experience working in an integrated civilian-military-police environment is desirable
• Previous experience leading a team working on Peacekeeping-Intelligence-related matters is required
• Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Required Languages
• LanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeakingEnglishUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II
• Desirable Languages
• LanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeakingFrenchUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II

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.
• 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.

Opens the employer’s application pageApply Now →

Deadline: 25th March 2026

For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84