Programme Management Officer (TJO)

About the role

The Programme Management Officer (TJO) supports the Programme Support and Management Services unit of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva. Reporting to a P‑4 officer, the incumbent contributes to the design, implementation and evaluation of human‑rights programmes and projects.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of assigned programmes and projects, analysing progress and proposing corrective actions.
• Facilitate workshops and interactive sessions with clients, helping to design action plans for change management.
• Research, analyse and present information from diverse sources, supporting policy development and evaluation.
• Design and conduct surveys, develop data‑collection tools, analyse responses and prepare conclusions.
• Prepare briefing notes, background papers, report sections and inputs for publications.
• Provide substantive support for meetings and conferences, including agenda setting, participant identification and document preparation.
• Deliver outreach activities such as training workshops, seminars and presentations on assigned topics.
• Participate in or lead field missions, guide external consultants and draft mission summaries.
• Coordinate budget‑related activities, including programme preparation, progress reporting and financial statements.
• Collect and visualise data to identify trends, creating graphs, charts and tables for decision‑making.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of programme management concepts and human‑rights sector dynamics.
• Ability to identify issues, conduct independent research and propose solutions.
• Experience in data collection using various methods and analytical techniques.
• Excellent written communication skills for drafting reports, briefing notes and policy documents.

Required skills

• Data analysis and visualization.
• Survey design and implementation.
• Report writing and policy drafting.