The United Nations has announced an opportunity for an experienced programme and digital product management professional to serve as a Programme Management Officer, P-4, with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Nairobi, Kenya. The position is based in OCHA’s Humanitarian Sector Division, within the Information Services Section, and offers an opportunity to contribute to humanitarian information management and digital services supporting humanitarian actors worldwide. The UN job opening, identified as Job Opening ID 283767, was posted on 31 August 2026, with applications closing on 29 September 2026. Position Overview The Programme Management Officer will serve as the Head of the Community Platforms Unit and report to the Chief of the Information Services Section. A major responsibility will be serving as the product manager for ReliefWeb, a key humanitarian information platform. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the platform, establish its long-term roadmap and ensure that its development responds to organisational priorities and the needs of humanitarian users. The role combines programme management, digital product development, data analysis, stakeholder engagement and humanitarian information services. It is therefore suited to professionals with substantial experience managing complex programmes and digital or data products. Key Responsibilities The Programme Management Officer will be responsible for a broad range of programme and product management functions, including: Providing strategic product management and leadership for ReliefWeb. Developing and monitoring programmes, projects and workplans. Creating product roadmaps and action plans. Facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions. Balancing user requirements, stakeholder priorities, technical feasibility and organisational capacity. Collaborating with product managers responsible for other OCHA platforms, including the Humanitarian Data Exchange. Supporting common data standards, schemas and artificial intelligence integration. Conducting research and analysing information from diverse sources. Supporting policy development, evaluations and research activities. Designing surveys and data collection tools to understand platform user needs. Preparing reports, background papers, studies and other written outputs. Coordinating outreach activities, training workshops and seminars. Supporting programme budgets, funding submissions and financial reporting. Supervising teams responsible for collecting, verifying and cataloguing information and data. Working with technical teams and service providers on software development, cybersecurity, infrastructure and platform requirements. Analysing data and presenting findings through charts, graphs, tables and reports to support evidence-based decision-making. Education Requirements Candidates are expected to have an advanced university degree, such as a master’s degree or equivalent, in business administration, management, economics, information management, social sciences or a related discipline. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying professional experience may be accepted instead of an advanced degree. Successful completion of degree and non-degree programmes in data analytics, business analytics or data science is considered desirable. Professional Experience The position requires significant professional experience. Candidates must have at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project management, administration or a related field. In addition, candidates must have at least three years of experience within the past seven years managing digital or data products. Experience with agile methodologies for technical product development is desirable. Experience working in a humanitarian context within the UN Common System or another comparable international organisation is also considered an advantage. Applicants with at least three years of international field experience during the past seven years in aid operations, including complex emergencies or natural disasters, are also encouraged to apply. Required Skills and Competencies The successful candidate should demonstrate strong professional, analytical and organisational capabilities. The UN specifically highlights professionalism, planning and organising, technological awareness and empowering others. The role requires the ability to conduct independent research, analyse complex information, collect and interpret data, identify problems and develop appropriate solutions. Candidates should also be able to manage competing priorities, allocate resources effectively, anticipate risks and adapt plans when circumstances change. Technological awareness is particularly important because the position involves digital platforms, data products, software development, cybersecurity and emerging technologies. Leadership skills are also essential, as the position involves supervising teams, delegating responsibilities and supporting staff to achieve challenging objectives. Language Requirement English is required for this position. Candidates must demonstrate the minimum UN Level III proficiency in English across reading, writing, listening and speaking. Knowledge of French may be an advantage because English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat, although English is specifically listed as required for this vacancy. Contract and Other Conditions The position is funded for a finite period of one year. Any extension will depend on the continuation of the mandate and availability of funding. The recruitment process may include an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview. Candidates under serious consideration may also be subject to reference checks. The United Nations emphasises diversity, inclusion, geographic representation and equal employment opportunities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Deadline and How to Apply The application deadline is 29 September 2026. The vacancy will be removed from the UN Careers Portal at 11:59 p.m. New York time on the deadline date. Interested candidates should submit their applications through the UN’s official inspira recruitment system and carefully follow the application instructions. Application Link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=283767&languageCd=ENG Candidates should note that the United Nations does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process, including applications, interviews, processing or training. Key Details Position: Programme Management Officer, P-4 Organisation: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya Job Opening ID: 283767 Job Network: Economic, Social and Development Job Family: Programme Management Posted: 31 August 2026 Deadline: 29 September 2026 Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience Digital Product Experience: Minimum 3 years within the past 7 years Education: Master’s degree or equivalent, with specified alternatives Language: English required Contract: Initially funded for one year This UN opportunity is particularly relevant to experienced programme managers, digital product leaders, data professionals and humanitarian specialists seeking to contribute to technology-enabled humanitarian information services from Nairobi. 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