Programme Management & Reporting Associate

About the role

The Programme Management & Reporting Associate will support the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in preparing annual work plans and reports using results‑based principles and PRINCE2 methodology. The role is based in Geneva for a 90‑day consultancy.

Key responsibilities

• Consolidate inputs into the annual report, ensuring internal consistency and correct placement of contributions to the OMP.
• Verify references, address editorial and technical issues, and clarify drafting intent before adoption.
• Organise complex data sets into user‑friendly formats and communicate findings with managers and staff.
• Develop draft proposals, scenarios, and extract links to mandates, comparing across document versions.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in international relations, political science, law, public administration, project management, business administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, results‑based management, strategic planning, performance monitoring or reporting.
• Experience coordinating multi‑stakeholder processes, preparing programme plans and reports, and drafting analytical or policy documents.
• Experience in international organisations and human‑rights or multilateral processes is desirable.

Required skills

• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification or equivalent project‑management certification.
• Strong ability to organise and present complex data in simple, user‑friendly formats.
• Fluent English and knowledge of another UN language.