Senior Programme Management Officer

About the role

The Senior Programme Management Officer is based in the Nairobi Office of the Conduct and Discipline Service (CDS) within the Administrative Law Division of the UN Office of Human Resources. Reporting to the Chief of CDS, the role supports the implementation of UN conduct standards and the management of disciplinary matters across the Secretariat.

Key responsibilities

• Lead analysis, propose and develop new policies, monitor and assess the impact of guidelines, and coordinate with missions, Conduct and Discipline Teams and the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS).
• Provide innovative advice on conduct and discipline issues to the Chief of CDS and act as deputy within the Service.
• Support conduct and discipline teams and focal points on ongoing case matters.
• Monitor, analyse and review investigation, Board of Inquiry and OIOS reports, taking appropriate action in disciplinary cases and initiating corrective measures.
• Ensure gender‑mainstreaming guidelines are applied to all planned actions, policies and programmes.
• Coordinate policy development, draft procedures on conduct and discipline, and ensure coherence across UN peace‑operations personnel policies.
• Supervise the preparation of background papers, analyses, report sections and inputs to publications.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in policy analysis, development and implementation within an international or UN context.
• Strong knowledge of UN conduct and discipline standards and internal justice processes.
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice to senior management and to act as a deputy in a high‑visibility service.
• Experience reviewing investigative and disciplinary reports and initiating corrective actions.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender mainstreaming and inclusive policy design.

Required skills