Programme Officer
2025-07-29T09:01:22+00:00
United Nations
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kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Public Administration, and Government
Admin & Office
2025-08-03T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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This position is located in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. The Programme Officer will be part of the Peacekeeping-Intelligence Academy in Entebbe, Uganda, which has been established to develop and deliver peacekeeping-intelligence-related training courses to civilian and uniformed United Nations staff, as well as to organize seminars and conferences, and support research on PKI-related topics. The Programme Officer reports to the Chief of the Peacekeeping-Intelligence Coordination Team.
Responsibilities
The most recent Department of Peace Operations Policy on Peacekeeping-Intelligence was promulgated in 2019 and aims at professionalizing the way the United Nations deals with peacekeeping-intelligence, primarily to better ensure the security of peacekeepers and to better protect civilians. Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Develops, coordinates and delivers PKI-related training courses, both in-person and online and, where requested, delivers PKI modules and/or lessons to be included in other United Nations courses.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of key policy developments related to peacekeeping-intelligence and associated themes.
• Identifies training gaps and conducts Training Needs Assessments in the field of PKI.
• Maintains awareness of best practices in the field of learning, training and technology enhanced learning, including online learning and ensures quality of training material and delivery.
• Coordinates and liaises with other UN training entities on the topic of PKI related training courses.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach activities with national and regional training institutions with regards to intelligence-related training courses.
• Serves as counterpart to academic institutions with regards to thematic research related to PKI.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
• Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions related to PKI training evaluation.
• Organizes consultative and other meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, and preparing documents and presentations.
• Integrates gender perspectives and other key thematic issues across all training courses.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget.)
• Be prepared to conduct in-mission training courses up to 30 days.
• 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.
- COMMUNICATION:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- TEAMWORK:
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, law, public administration, or related field or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in national intelligence is required. Experience in developing and delivering intelligence and/or peacekeeping-intelligence is required Great communication and presentation skills are required. Substantive knowledge of peacekeeping-Intelligence, including its framework and implementation in peacekeeping operations is required. Experience in managing a project or a program is required Experience working in an integrated civilian-military-police environment is desirable Experience working in a peacekeeping operation or in a post-conflict environment is desirable
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
The most recent Department of Peace Operations Policy on Peacekeeping-Intelligence was promulgated in 2019 and aims at professionalizing the way the United Nations deals with peacekeeping-intelligence, primarily to better ensure the security of peacekeepers and to better protect civilians. Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Develops, coordinates and delivers PKI-related training courses, both in-person and online and, where requested, delivers PKI modules and/or lessons to be included in other United Nations courses. • Maintains a thorough understanding of key policy developments related to peacekeeping-intelligence and associated themes. • Identifies training gaps and conducts Training Needs Assessments in the field of PKI. • Maintains awareness of best practices in the field of learning, training and technology enhanced learning, including online learning and ensures quality of training material and delivery. • Coordinates and liaises with other UN training entities on the topic of PKI related training courses. • Initiates and coordinates outreach activities with national and regional training institutions with regards to intelligence-related training courses. • Serves as counterpart to academic institutions with regards to thematic research related to PKI. • Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications. • Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions. • Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions related to PKI training evaluation. • Organizes consultative and other meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, and preparing documents and presentations. • Integrates gender perspectives and other key thematic issues across all training courses. • Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget.) • Be prepared to conduct in-mission training courses up to 30 days. • Performs other duties as required
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, law, public administration, or related field or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in national intelligence is required. Experience in developing and delivering intelligence and/or peacekeeping-intelligence is required Great communication and presentation skills are required. Substantive knowledge of peacekeeping-Intelligence, including its framework and implementation in peacekeeping operations is required. Experience in managing a project or a program is required Experience working in an integrated civilian-military-police environment is desirable Experience working in a peacekeeping operation or in a post-conflict environment is desirable
JOB-68888de20254f
Vacancy title:
Programme Officer
Jobs at:
United Nations
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, August 3 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
This position is located in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. The Programme Officer will be part of the Peacekeeping-Intelligence Academy in Entebbe, Uganda, which has been established to develop and deliver peacekeeping-intelligence-related training courses to civilian and uniformed United Nations staff, as well as to organize seminars and conferences, and support research on PKI-related topics. The Programme Officer reports to the Chief of the Peacekeeping-Intelligence Coordination Team.
Responsibilities
The most recent Department of Peace Operations Policy on Peacekeeping-Intelligence was promulgated in 2019 and aims at professionalizing the way the United Nations deals with peacekeeping-intelligence, primarily to better ensure the security of peacekeepers and to better protect civilians. Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Develops, coordinates and delivers PKI-related training courses, both in-person and online and, where requested, delivers PKI modules and/or lessons to be included in other United Nations courses.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of key policy developments related to peacekeeping-intelligence and associated themes.
• Identifies training gaps and conducts Training Needs Assessments in the field of PKI.
• Maintains awareness of best practices in the field of learning, training and technology enhanced learning, including online learning and ensures quality of training material and delivery.
• Coordinates and liaises with other UN training entities on the topic of PKI related training courses.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach activities with national and regional training institutions with regards to intelligence-related training courses.
• Serves as counterpart to academic institutions with regards to thematic research related to PKI.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
• Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions related to PKI training evaluation.
• Organizes consultative and other meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, and preparing documents and presentations.
• Integrates gender perspectives and other key thematic issues across all training courses.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget.)
• Be prepared to conduct in-mission training courses up to 30 days.
• 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.
- COMMUNICATION:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- TEAMWORK:
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, law, public administration, or related field or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in national intelligence is required. Experience in developing and delivering intelligence and/or peacekeeping-intelligence is required Great communication and presentation skills are required. Substantive knowledge of peacekeeping-Intelligence, including its framework and implementation in peacekeeping operations is required. Experience in managing a project or a program is required Experience working in an integrated civilian-military-police environment is desirable Experience working in a peacekeeping operation or in a post-conflict environment is desirable
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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