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Programme Management Officer

DPPA-DPONew York, United States
Category | Grade:Professional | P-3Deadline:26 Jul 2026Job ID:280266Posted on:20 Jul 2026
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Overview

Develops the Peacebuilding Data Platform and evidence on peacebuilding impact through research, surveys, user testing and analytical products. The role convenes partners, supports training and field missions, and translates data into insights for programme planning, funding and decision-making.

Department: Peacebuilding Impact Hub

Languages

Required: English

Desired: French

Job Areas

  1. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
  2. Data Science & Analytics

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and evaluate the Peacebuilding Data Platform
  • Plan user testing, workshops and change-management activities with platform audiences
  • Research and analyse evidence on peacebuilding impact and measurement
  • Coordinate Impact Spotlight exercises with headquarters, country partners and research organisations
  • Design surveys and data-collection tools, interpret responses and present conclusions
  • Produce background papers, reports, studies and publication inputs
  • Convene the global community of practice and deliver training on peacebuilding impact
  • Coordinate project budgets, funding submissions and data-driven reporting

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in conflict and peace studies, political science, international relations or a related field, or first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
  • At least five years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project management, administration or a related area
  • Experience with the UN, a national government, a non-governmental organisation or another relevant organisation
  • Programme-management experience in peacebuilding or conflict prevention
  • English at the required UN Language Framework level

Skills

Programme EvaluationPeacebuilding AnalysisSurvey DesignData CollectionData AnalysisData VisualizationUser TestingChange ManagementCapacity BuildingPolicy Research

Tools

Peacebuilding Data Platform

Additional info

  • Temporary position available through 31 December 2026
  • Eligibility may be limited to candidates based at the duty station