Programme Management Officer

Coordinates programme delivery for the institution addressing missing persons in Syria, linking planning, budgets, procurement, research and field-mission support. The role tracks implementation, improves workflows and produces evidence and analysis for operational decisions and oversight bodies.

Department: Operations Support Section

• Coordinate programme planning, implementation, monitoring and corrective follow-up
• Research and analyse operational, policy and programme information from diverse sources
• Design surveys and interpret data to identify programme issues and conclusions
• Prepare background papers, analytical reports, studies and presentation materials
• Support consultative meetings, workshops, outreach and stakeholder engagement
• Coordinate field-mission travel, logistics, liaison and follow-up documentation
• Develop and monitor budgets, funding submissions and procurement plans
• Produce data visualisations and management insights for planning and reporting

• Advanced university degree in business administration, management, economics or a related field, or a first degree with two additional years of experience
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or a related area
• Experience preparing, presenting and justifying budget proposals for intergovernmental and expert bodies
• Experience developing, coordinating and monitoring procurement plans for programme delivery
• English at UN Level III

• Temporary appointment available until 31 December 2026
• The current Geneva duty station may later move to Damascus or another operational location