Programme Management Senior Officer

Role Purpose

The Programme Management Senior Officer provides essential support in programme development, planning, and coordination. Under the supervision of the Country Manager/Area Programme (CMAP), the officer assists in translating strategies into implementation work plans, ensuring alignment with headquarters and local stakeholders, and facilitating resource mobilization.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Development Planning and Coordination

• Provide inputs, background information, and draft materials to support the Programme Strategy (PS).
• Support the Head of Project Unit to ensure PS and related work plans are accurately budgeted and resourced.
• Assist the management team in translating Strategy into implementation work plans and monitoring mechanisms.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in-country and at HQ to ensure aligned planning and implementation processes.

Resource Mobilisation and Opportunity Development

• Monitor humanitarian and development trends to identify potential areas of intervention within UN mandates.
• Stay abreast of policies on mine action, UN policies, and cross-cutting priorities (gender, diversity, conflict sensitivity, sustainability, and environment).
• Assist in the preparation of programme documents, including concept notes, proposals, and associated budgets.
• Support the draft and review of funding agreements and other documents required for project initiation.

Programme Management Support

• Support analysis of funding agreements and provide input for compliance plans and monitoring frameworks.
• Draft monitoring mechanisms to measure delivery against targets outlined in funding agreements.
• Review scopes of work for procurement and monitor implementing partner reports for compliance.
• Track programme results against targets and alert management of any deviations; coordinate budget and activity revisions.
• Draft high-quality reports, including annual reports, situation reports, briefing notes, and code cables.
• Coordinate communication between the Country Programme office and headquarters regarding compliance and policy implementation.

Stakeholder Coordination and Representation

• Support the CMAP in maintaining coordination with UN entities, international organizations, donors, and governments.
• Participate in relevant inter-agency, UN mission, and donor meetings, providing technical inputs and summaries.
• Provide administrative support in UN common planning processes (strategic country analysis, UNSDCF, humanitarian response plans).
• Support communication strategies and public information products linked to resource mobilization.

Knowledge and Risk Management

• Maintain programme files and records of decisions/actions taken.
• Implement relevant standards and tools to manage programme development and implementation.
• Record and share best practices, lessons identified, and innovative approaches.
• Contribute to the upkeep of risk management and issue management logs.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education:
  • Advanced University Degree (Master's degree or equivalent) with at least two years of relevant experience; OR
  • University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with at least four years of relevant experience.
• Experience:
  • Progressive experience in programme/project development or management support in either public or private sector organizations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Program Development and Project Management.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the UNOPS careers portal.

1. Visit careers.unops.org to search for the vacancy.
2. Alternatively, use the direct application link provided: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1181376
3. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline of March 31, 2026.