International Entry-Level UN Job: Associate Programme Management Officer (P-2) at United Nations Office for Partnerships, New York @United Nations Office for Partnerships

Overview

The United Nations Office for Partnerships has listed a Professional-level position for an Associate Programme Management Officer (P-2) based in New York, within its Economic, Social and Development job network.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the coordination and implementation of partnership initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Supporting project development, monitoring, and reporting across UNFIP, UNDEF, and SDG-related programmes.
• Contributing to research, data collection, and policy analysis to inform partnership strategies.
• Helping organize meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements with external partners.
• Preparing briefing materials, reports, and communication documents for internal and external audiences.
• Supporting collaboration between UN agencies, donor institutions, and global partners.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in fields such as international relations, political science, economics, public administration, or development studies.
• Early professional experience in programme management, development cooperation, or international organizations.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional UN official languages is an advantage.
• Strong ability to support programme design and implementation;
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Capacity to work collaboratively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams;
• Familiarity with international development frameworks, particularly the SDGs.

Benefits

• Competitive international compensation packages.
• Exposure to global policy and diplomacy networks.
• Opportunities to work on the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Experience in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

Location

New York

How to Apply

Applicants typically submit applications through the UN Careers portal. For similar openings, candidates are encouraged to monitor the UN Careers website.

Deadline

Application has closed for this specific vacancy.