Programme Officer (Head of Office)

About the role

The Programme Officer (Head of Office) will lead the UNODC Programme Office in Beirut, overseeing the implementation of UNODC programmes and representing the organization to the Government of Lebanon and the international community.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee overall implementation of UNODC programmes and activities in Lebanon.
• Act as Head of the UNODC Programme Office, representing UNODC to government and international partners.
• Lead UNODC’s engagement in UN common country planning, programming, funding, monitoring and evaluation.
• Contribute to the development of the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and related joint workplans.
• Support resource mobilisation, communications strategies, and business operations in line with UN reform and the 2030 Agenda.

Required profile

• Proven experience in programme management within the United Nations system or similar international organisations.
• Strong knowledge of UN common country planning, UN reforms, and the 2030 Agenda.
• Ability to represent UNODC at senior governmental and international levels.
• Experience working under the guidance of regional representatives and as part of a United Nations Country Team.

Required skills

• None specified