Senior Programme Management Officer

About the role

The Senior Programme Management Officer will support the Integrated Operational Support Division of the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) in Addis Ababa, providing strategic and operational advice on programme design and implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational advice to the Principal Programme Management Officer on programme and project design and implementation.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, directing subordinates, monitoring progress and assessing outcomes.
• Ensure gender mainstreaming guidelines are applied across all actions, assessing implications for men and women.
• Direct research, programme evaluation and present information gathered from diverse sources.
• Coordinate policy development and implementation, reviewing assessments, preparing evaluations and studies.
• Supervise preparation of written outputs such as background papers, analyses, report sections, briefing notes and Code Cables.
• Provide substantive support to consultative meetings, including agenda setting, participant identification and document preparation.
• Manage outreach activities, design and conduct training workshops, seminars and make presentations on assigned topics.
• Guide external consultants, AU partners and other stakeholders in programme activities.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in international relations, public administration, development studies or a related field.
• Several years of experience in programme management within the United Nations or inter‑governmental organisations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate multi‑stakeholder projects and produce high‑quality analytical outputs.
• Strong understanding of gender mainstreaming and UN/AU partnership frameworks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Required skills