Senior Programme Manager (Senior Advisor)
Job Highlight
Under the supervision of the Director, the Senior Programme Manager [Senior Advisor] supports the ASG and the Climate Action Team by leading the strategic planning and coordination of transition activities related to the change in UN leadership. The role provides strategic advice on political engagement, Member State relations, and institutional continuity, while coordinating consultations with internal and external stakeholders, supporting engagement across the UN system, and ensuring continuity of climate priorities, partnerships, and initiatives throughout the transition process.
Role Purpose
The effective and successful achievement of results by the incumbent directly impacts on the development and performance of the Climate Action Team, visibility and image of CAT, ensuring that the project is aligned with the overall priorities on the UN agenda.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Under the supervision of the Director, the Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for the following duties:
Strategic Transition Planning and Coordination
Advise the ASG on transition priorities, sequencing, and political sensitivities across the outgoing and incoming administrations.
Develop and execute a comprehensive transition strategy, informed by the CAT continuity plan and developed in consultation with relevant EOSG entities and key internal and external partners, to ensure continuity and an effective handover to the incoming Secretary-General and relevant UN entities.
Lead multi-stakeholder consultations in support of the transition strategy, through to the Secretary-General's approval.
Serve as an interlocutor with both transition teams on climate-related matters, ensuring coherent and consistent engagement.
UN System Coordination and Institutional Anchoring
Identify and coordinate the CAT's engagements with the broader UN system to ensure coherent, coordinated approaches to the transition.
Identify and pursue opportunities to formally anchor the CAT's work and partnerships within UN system structures, institutionalizing progress made under the current Secretary-General and minimizing the risk of losing momentum during leadership transition.
Political Engagement and Member State Relations
Support and advise on ASG on political engagements with Member States required for the transition, providing substantive analysis and strategic advice.
Perform other duties as may be required by the ASG.
Education Requirements
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent), preferably in International Relations or Public Policy or other relevant fields with ten (10) years of relevant experience is required; OR
First-level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in International Relations or Public Policy or other relevant fields with twelve (12) years of relevant experience is desired.
Requirements
Experience Requirements
Relevant experience is defined as relevant professional experience in policy, climate, political affairs, human rights, and / or development.
Experience providing strategic advice and direct support to a senior UN official in relation to climate, international peace and security, human rights, humanitarian and /or development is required.
At least five years of experience working on climate, peace and security, political, human rights, and/or development issues in the UN system is required.
Experience in the UNHQ departments, and EOSG is highly desirable.
Experience working in institutional transitions or knowledge management processes is highly desirable.
Experience in coordinating inter-agency processes is desirable.
Under the supervision of the Director, the Senior Programme Manager [Senior Advisor] supports the ASG and the Climate Action Team by leading the strategic planning and coordination of transition activities related to the change in UN leadership. The role provides strategic advice on political engagement, Member State relations, and institutional continuity, while coordinating consultations with internal and external stakeholders, supporting engagement across the UN system, and ensuring continuity of climate priorities, partnerships, and initiatives throughout the transition process.
Role Purpose
The effective and successful achievement of results by the incumbent directly impacts on the development and performance of the Climate Action Team, visibility and image of CAT, ensuring that the project is aligned with the overall priorities on the UN agenda.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Under the supervision of the Director, the Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for the following duties:
Strategic Transition Planning and Coordination
Advise the ASG on transition priorities, sequencing, and political sensitivities across the outgoing and incoming administrations.
Develop and execute a comprehensive transition strategy, informed by the CAT continuity plan and developed in consultation with relevant EOSG entities and key internal and external partners, to ensure continuity and an effective handover to the incoming Secretary-General and relevant UN entities.
Lead multi-stakeholder consultations in support of the transition strategy, through to the Secretary-General's approval.
Serve as an interlocutor with both transition teams on climate-related matters, ensuring coherent and consistent engagement.
UN System Coordination and Institutional Anchoring
Identify and coordinate the CAT's engagements with the broader UN system to ensure coherent, coordinated approaches to the transition.
Identify and pursue opportunities to formally anchor the CAT's work and partnerships within UN system structures, institutionalizing progress made under the current Secretary-General and minimizing the risk of losing momentum during leadership transition.
Political Engagement and Member State Relations
Support and advise on ASG on political engagements with Member States required for the transition, providing substantive analysis and strategic advice.
Perform other duties as may be required by the ASG.
Education Requirements
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent), preferably in International Relations or Public Policy or other relevant fields with ten (10) years of relevant experience is required; OR
First-level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in International Relations or Public Policy or other relevant fields with twelve (12) years of relevant experience is desired.
Requirements
Experience Requirements
Relevant experience is defined as relevant professional experience in policy, climate, political affairs, human rights, and / or development.
Experience providing strategic advice and direct support to a senior UN official in relation to climate, international peace and security, human rights, humanitarian and /or development is required.
At least five years of experience working on climate, peace and security, political, human rights, and/or development issues in the UN system is required.
Experience in the UNHQ departments, and EOSG is highly desirable.
Experience working in institutional transitions or knowledge management processes is highly desirable.
Experience in coordinating inter-agency processes is desirable.