Office of Counter-Terrorism Associate Programme Management Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary

  • Support the implementation, coordination and monitoring of global and regional counter-terrorism programmes focused on preventing and countering terrorist acquisition and use of weapons, with particular emphasis on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

  • Contribute to technical assistance, policy analysis, research, stakeholder engagement and programme management activities that strengthen Member States’ capacities to address evolving terrorist threats.

  • Support programme delivery, capacity-building initiatives and international cooperation efforts within the UNCCT Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Use of Weapons.

    Key Responsibilities

    Programme Development & Implementation

  • Support the development, implementation and coordination of programme activities related to countering terrorist acquisition and use of weapons.

  • Assist in management of projects focused on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other emerging security threats.

  • Monitor programme implementation and progress against project objectives and deliverables.

  • Identify implementation challenges and propose corrective actions to improve programme effectiveness.

  • Contribute to successful delivery of regional and global programme activities.

    Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

  • Support provision of technical assistance to Member States on counter-terrorism and weapons-related threats.

  • Assist in capacity-building initiatives addressing:

    Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
    Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
    Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) materials
    Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW)
    Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

  • Support planning and delivery of awareness-raising programmes, workshops and training initiatives.

  • Coordinate with Member States, UN agencies and international organizations to support programme implementation.

    Research, Analysis & Policy Support

  • Conduct research on counter-terrorism and security-related topics.

  • Collect, analyze and present data and information from multiple sources.

  • Monitor emerging trends and developments in terrorist use of weapons.

  • Support policy analysis and evaluation of counter-terrorism initiatives.

  • Contribute evidence and recommendations that strengthen programme design and implementation.

    Documentation & Reporting

  • Draft background papers, analytical notes, reports and research studies.

  • Contribute inputs for Secretary-General reports, senior management briefings and official publications.

  • Prepare talking points, presentations and technical documentation.

  • Support programme reporting, documentation and knowledge management requirements.

  • Ensure accurate maintenance of programme records and information.

    Meetings, Conferences & Outreach

  • Provide administrative and substantive support for meetings, conferences and consultations.

  • Assist in agenda development, participant coordination and preparation of background materials.

  • Support organization of workshops, seminars and outreach activities.

  • Deliver presentations on assigned programme topics where required.

  • Facilitate engagement with stakeholders and partner institutions.

    Field Missions & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Participate in field missions and programme implementation visits.

  • Provide administrative and technical support during missions.

  • Collect field data and contribute to mission reports and recommendations.

  • Collaborate with national authorities, partner organizations and programme beneficiaries.

    Budget & Project Administration

  • Support programme and project budget preparation processes.

  • Assist with financial reporting and project monitoring requirements.

  • Contribute to preparation
    of progress reports, work plans and programme documents.

  • Support donor reporting and resource management processes.

  • Monitor project implementation against financial and operational plans.

    Qualifications

  • Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Law, Business Administration, Management, Economics or a related field.

  • A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

    Experience

  • Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, project management, administration or a related field.

  • No experience required for candidates who have successfully passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme (YPP) Examination or the G to P Examination.

  • Experience dealing with counter-terrorism issues and countering terrorist use of weapons is required.

  • Experience working with international organizations is required.

  • Experience related to countering terrorist use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) is desirable.

  • Experience supporting international security, peace and security, disarmament or non-proliferation initiatives is an advantage.

    Technical Skills

  • Programme and Project Management.

  • Counter-Terrorism Programming.

  • Capacity Building and Technical Assistance.

  • Policy Analysis and Research.

  • Monitoring and Evaluation.

  • Stakeholder and Partner Coordination.

  • Security and Risk Analysis.

  • Data Collection and Analysis.

  • Report Writing and Technical Documentation.

  • Event and Workshop Coordination.

  • Budget Monitoring and Programme Administration.

  • International Development and Multilateral Cooperation.

    Knowledge Areas

  • Counter-Terrorism Frameworks and Policies.

  • Terrorist Use of Weapons and Emerging Threats.

  • Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

  • Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW).

  • Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).

  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats.

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

  • Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Affairs.

  • Regional Security Dynamics in Eastern Africa.

  • United Nations Counter-Terrorism Strategy.

    Core Competencies

  • Professionalism and Technical Expertise.

  • Analytical Thinking and Research Skills.

  • Planning and Organizing.

  • Teamwork and Collaboration.

  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making.

  • Stakeholder Engagement and Diplomacy.

  • Communication and Report Writing.

  • Adaptability and Learning Agility.

  • Accountability and Results Orientation.

  • Ability to Work Under Pressure and Manage Multiple Priorities.

    Language Requirements

  • English is required.

  • Strong written and spoken English communication skills are essential.

  • Knowledge of French or another UN official language is an added advantage.

    How to apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Office of Counter-Terrorism Associate Programme Management Officer Jobs in Kenya

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