Programme Management Officer – Deputy Chief of Mine Action

About the role

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is looking for a Programme Management Officer to support the Deputy Chief of Mine Action Programme. The role involves assisting in strategy development, resource mobilisation, and programme evaluation for mine action activities worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Chief of Mine Action Programme in developing and implementing the programme’s strategy, work plan and budget.
• Monitor and analyse programme and project implementation, identify issues and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate policy development, research, data collection, and analysis of programme performance indicators.
• Prepare and review written outputs such as strategy documents, background papers, reports and study inputs.
• Provide substantive back‑stopping for meetings, conferences and outreach activities with national and local authorities.
• Lead or participate in complex field missions, guide external consultants and draft mission summaries.
• Coordinate budget‑related activities, including programme preparation, progress reporting and financial reporting.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in business administration, management, international relations, public administration or related field (or equivalent combination of first‑level degree plus two years experience).
• Minimum seven years of experience in project or programme management, with at least four years in mine action, security sector reform, stabilization or humanitarian settings, including two years at team‑leader level.
• Experience engaging senior government officials in complex humanitarian or conflict environments.
• Proficiency in English (UN Level III) and working knowledge of Arabic (desirable).
• Demonstrated professionalism, planning and organising abilities, and accountability in delivering results.