Programme Management Officer

P-3 UN 29 July 2026 Other New York 15 June 2026

The Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including departments, offices away from headquarters, peace operations, and regional commissions. The Human Resources Services Division (HRSD) provides dedicated services in support of human resources requirements of client entities, from process development through service delivery. The Division establishes and manages rosters across all job families, organizes testing and examinations, provides operational support and other advisory service for clients in the UN Secretariat for the full spectrum of their HR delegated authorities, including supporting managers and business partners in the use of affiliate personnel.

This position is located in the Office of the Director of the Human Resources Services Division (HRSD), Office of Support Operations (OSO), Department of Operational Support (DOS), and the incumbent reports to the Administrative Officer in the Office of the Director.

• Support the Director in the implementation of the Division's strategic and operational objectives and work plan; exchange information on behalf of the Director as required, with clients in the United Nations Secretariat, including field operations.
• Review relevant documents, reports and emails; identify problems and human resources issues to be addressed and proactively initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow‑up action on individual cases.
• Draft written outputs, e.g., briefing notes, talking points, presentations and substantive correspondence for senior United Nations officials on the full range of policy and practical issues related to international and national personnel in the Secretariat (e.g. conditions of service, administration of justice, recruitment, mobility and career development).
• Undertake evaluation and survey initiatives related to human resources management; design data collection tools; review, analyze and interpret responses; identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions.
• Provide substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences etc., proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparing documents and presentations.
• Provide substantive support to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions and with regard to the preparation of budget submissions to legislative bodies; administer and monitor budget implementation, as well as extra‑budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring they remain within authorized levels and in compliance with applicable regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
• Provide advice on human resource issues to the Director, including on specific situations and individual cases concerning staff.
• Undertake other reporting or administrative tasks as required by the Director or the Administrative Officer.

• Professionalism
  : knowledge of the United Nations System and its principal organs; knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to strategic programme planning, monitoring and evaluation; ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to conduct analytical and independent research utilizing various research tools and databases; ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
• Planning & Organizing: develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate…