Programme Officer; Temporary ) UN · P-Closes

Position: PROGRAMME OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening) UN · P-3  Closes 30 Sept 2026
#### Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Beyond Lab, Office of the Director-General, United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). The Programme Officer reports to the Chief of Section, Political Affairs, who serves as Director of the Beyond Lab, and works closely with the Chief of Statistics, Data and Digital Service of the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on joint UNCTAD-Beyond Lab programmes and activities.

The focus of this job is the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, operations and other activities in participatory policy innovation and long-term sustainable development.#### Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
● Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the assigned programmes/projects on Beyond GDP and rethinking development systems; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
● Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
● Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends related to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Pact for the Future, with a particular focus on promoting inclusive and participatory policy making, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
● Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
● Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
● Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
● Engages and maintains regular coordination with project partners and relevant stakeholders, including governments, civil society organizations and other partners, to support the effective implementation of the assigned programmes/projects.
● Performs other duties as required.#### Competencies
● Professionalism:
Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.

Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting…