[UNDSS] Associate Programme Management Officer (Saving Lives Together)

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Associate Programme Management Officer (Saving Lives Together) Organization: UNDSS - Department of Safety and Security Location: New York, United States of America Level: Entry, Mid Grade: P-2 Sector: Finance & Economy, Programme & Policy Posted: 2026-10-12 Application deadline: 2026-10-19 Contract (as described by UN Talent): This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. Original source: careers.un.org Org. Setting and Reporting The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place. For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/ The Saving Lives Together framework (SLT) was established by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee to improve cooperation on security issues between the United Nations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) that are implementing and/or operational partners of the United Nations. The Associate Programme Management Officer (SLT) will be responsible for supporting the implementation and coordination of the Saving Lives Together (SLT) Framework, which is grounded in a shared commitment to security, ensuring that all partners work together to create a safer operational environment for humanitarian and development activities. The position is situated within the UNDSS - Division of Field Operations, reporting to SLT Global Coordinator, and works closely with SLT focal points, security officers, and partner organizations. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, and under the direction and supervision of the SLT Global Coordinator, the Associate Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Works with key clients, such as SLT focal points, security officers, donors and partner organizations, to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions. • Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities, etc., to include collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources. • Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies. • Assists in performing consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client and the SLT Oversight Committee, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change. • Participates in survey initiatives; assists with design of data collection tools; issues data collection tools, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions. • Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. • Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences related to the SLT initiative, including fundraising opportunities, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc. • Undertakes outreach activities to enhance the SLT initiative visibility; participates in

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