Deputy Programme Officer (Conventional Arms Programme)

• 18 August 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • Geneva The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is an autonomous, voluntarily funded institution within the United Nations. As one of the few policy institutes in the world focused on disarmament, UNIDIR generates knowledge and promotes dialogue and action on disarmament and security. Based in Geneva, UNIDIR helps the international community develop the practical and innovative ideas needed to find solutions to critical security issues. UNIDIR is looking for a Deputy Programme Officer for its Conventional Arms Programme. The programme examines and promotes ideas and actions to prevent or mitigate the negative impacts of unregulated proliferation and the misuse of conventional arms and ammunition, thereby laying the foundations for peace, security, and sustainable development. It undertakes action-oriented field research and organizes multi-stakeholder dialogues to provide advisory support and practical tools to prevent, mitigate, and address uncontrolled proliferation and the misuse of conventional arms and ammunition. The Deputy Programme Officer will report to the Head of the Conventional Arms Programme. Responsibilities Under delegated authority, the Deputy Programme Officer (Programme Officer) will be responsible for the following tasks: • Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Conventional Arms Programme; monitors and analyzes the development and implementation of the programme; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies issues and questions to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; supports the recruitment, management, and supervision of programme staff; ensures liaison with relevant stakeholders; identifies and follows up on follow-up actions. • Researches, analyzes, and presents relevant policy information collected from various sources. • Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of assessments or other research activities and studies. • Designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes, and interprets responses, identifies issues/questions and prepares conclusions. • Prepares various written documents, e.g., background notes, commentaries, analyses, briefing notes, reports, etc. • Provides substantive support to advisory meetings and others, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda items, identifying participants, preparing documents and presentations, etc. • Performs outreach activities; supports resource mobilization efforts, ensures liaison with potential donors, coordinates the preparation of proposals, progress reports, etc.; organizes training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Participates in or leads field missions, including representing the organization in relevant international forums, providing guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties, and drafting mission summaries, etc. • Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (preparation and submission of programmes/projects, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledges, work programme, programme budget, etc.). • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns. • Performs other tasks as required. The work involves frequent interaction with the following people Within UNIDIR: Head of the Conventional Arms Programme and programme staff, counterparts in other programmes, management, communications team and finance, budget and administration team. Outside UNIDIR: Counterparts, senior officials and technical staff in relevant Secretariat units and in United Nations funds, programmes and other specialized agencies. Representatives and officials of national governments and intergovernmental organizations; partners from academia, civil society and the private sector. Expected Results Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned tasks within the framework of the Conventional Arms Programme. Provides thorough and well-argued written contributions, e.g., background notes, analyses, report and study sections, contributions to publications, etc. Develops and maintains effective working relationships. Promulgates consistent policies and ensures their constant compliance by clients. Uses resources efficiently. Competencies The incumbent must demonstrate the core values of the United Nations: professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. In addition, he/she will demonstrate the following competencies: Professionalism: knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to a particular sector, functional area or other specialized field; ability to identify problems, analyze and participate in their resolution; ability to collect data using various methods; conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity and experience in using various research sources, including electronic via the internet, intranet and other databases; ability to apply judgment within the scope of assigned missions, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; takes pride in work and achievements