Org. Setting and ReportingThe Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for 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. The Department has embarked on a series of reforms to reconceptualize security as an enabler of UN programmes within acceptable risk. New strategic initiatives focus on improving the quality of evidence-based planning and foresight scenarios required to strengthen UNDSS response in the field and ensure continued programmatic delivery and support to UN organizations in complex emergencies and deteriorating security situations. This role provides is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and changing organization. This position is located in the Strategic Planning Service (SPS) in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security, based in New York. The Senior Programme Management Officer will coordinate and manage the overall implementation of the strategic initiatives. S/he will report to the Chief, Resilience and Emergencies. 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/ ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Senior Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Operationalize strategic plans through oversight, coordination, implementation and monitoring of activities intended to meet the urgent needs and enable UN delivery in changing security contexts, including: develop appropriate strategies for achieving goals; develop concrete detailed project plans for the strategic initiatives, and manage progress and reporting against the plan in line with UN Secretariat rules and regulations. • Reviews critical activities and systems of selected UNDSS field locations against the Results Chain and support strengthening of foresight scenarios and contingency planning. Lead field missions, including the provision of support and guidance to Principal/Chief/Security Advisors • Develop the ability for the Department to anticipate needs and support readiness for increased operational tempo through effective quality assurance so that programme and security results are achieved. • Ensure close engagement across the Department, with other UN Secretariat entities, Agencies, Funds and Programmes, as well as Member States on strategic innovation. • Support innovation through partnerships, including engagement with the Standby Partnership mechanism to leverage cross-cutting technology and subject matter expertise to improve UNDSS preparedness and response. • Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines into strategic initiatives by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels. • Directs research, lessons learned, and best practice initiatives with regards to strategic initiatives and presents information gathered from diverse sources. • Coordinates policy development for the new strategic initiatives; manage a rectification programme to create and proliferate global UNDSS standards; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies, • Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. donor reports, background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. • Manages and directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, workshops, seminars, , etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. Designs and conducts training workshops on security risk management, scenario planning, Results Chain, and security integration into the country plans. • Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials and stakeholders at all levels inside and outside the organization on strategic initiatives. • Performs other duties, as assigned. Competencies• Professionalism: Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Strong people and partnership management skills. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to security. Excellent drafting skills in English and strong attention to detail. Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; places confidence in and builds trust with colleagues, staff members and stakeholders. 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. • 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. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. • Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. • Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, management, law, humanities, social sciences or a related field. A first-level university degree in the specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, international security, diplomacy, development, conflict resolution, law, humanitarian affairs, or related field, at least five of which must be at the international level is required. Experience in project or programme management, with inter-agency groups is required. Experience providing strategic advice and direct support to a senior UN or other public official in relation to international humanitarian, development, human rights, or peace and security programmes is required. At least five years of management experience in the UN system or a comparable international organization including effective and inclusive management in a multi-cultural setting and of cross-functional teams is required. Experience in planning and development and/or implementation of strategic innovation related to operations impacted by insecurity in a large international organization is desirable. Specialized experience in such areas as security programmes and analysis is desirable. At least three years of field experience in the past ten years working within the UN Common System or comparable international organization or nongovernmental organization in a conflict, post-conflict or natural disaster setting is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Either French or Arabic or Chinese (Mandarin) or Russian or Spanish 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).