Chief of Service, Programme Management

Leads the Strategic Heritage Plan's programme, financial control and support arrangements, directing staff, contractors and cross-UN coordination to deliver the project on time and budget. The role provides strategic oversight of contracting, risk management, reporting and closure activities through 2028.

• Lead the Strategic Heritage Plan work programme and allocate resources
• Direct project activities and coordinate work across UN entities
• Maintain programme management, financial control and contracting arrangements
• Prepare reports for intergovernmental bodies on budget and programme performance
• Manage audit responses and ensure high-quality project outputs
• Lead project closure planning, handover and lessons learned
• Manage and develop staff and contractors

• Advanced degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, social sciences or a related field
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant field
• At least seven years of programme or project management experience including large-scale international projects
• Senior responsibility for resource planning, contract management, project management and cost control
• English and French at UN Level III

• Experience preparing complex reports for intergovernmental bodies
• Experience in a European contracting and legal environment
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning and project management software

• Programme Management
• Financial Control
• Contract Management
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership

• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Project Management Software

• Fixed-term appointment limited to UNOG
• Project expected to conclude by the end of 2028