Programme Management Officer

About the role

The Programme Management Officer will support the United Nations Joint Programme “Promoting Inclusive Employment and Empowerment” in Kuwait. This role coordinates four UN agencies and national partners to advance inclusive employment for persons with disabilities and strengthen Kuwait’s response to substance‑use rehabilitation, contributing to national development priorities and the 2030 Agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the joint programme across the four participating UN organizations.
• Serve as the primary coordination interface between the Administrative Agent (WHO), the Convening Agent (UNESCO), the participating UN agencies and the donor.
• Ensure coherent communication and alignment on programmatic and administrative matters.
• Support the establishment and effective functioning of the Programme Steering Committee, including preparation of meeting agendas, documentation and follow‑up.
• Coordinate the preparation of consolidated narrative inputs and programme‑level reports, ensuring quality, consistency and timely circulation to the Steering Committee and donor.

Required profile

Required skills