Senior Programme Management Assistant

About the role

The Senior Programme Management Assistant provides comprehensive programme and administrative support for complex HR and programme initiatives within UN‑Habitat's Corporate Management Division, reporting to the Programme Management Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full programme and project cycles, including research, data analysis, reporting, and coordination with funding agencies.
• Oversee non‑staff personnel recruitment, contract administration, and compliance with UN regulations.
• Develop and maintain internal databases, dashboards, and visualisations to support monitoring and decision‑making.
• Supervise office support staff, assign work, provide training and contribute to performance evaluations.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in programme/project administration or HR administration, with at least 4 years supporting non‑staff personnel recruitment.
• High school diploma required; a first‑level university degree reduces required experience by two years.
• Proven experience with ERP systems (Umoja, SAP or similar) for HR or programme processes.

Required skills

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems – Umoja, SAP or comparable platforms.
• Data analysis and presentation tools for dashboards, statistical tables, infographics.
• Strong knowledge of UN HR policies, recruitment procedures, and programme management processes.