Senior Programme Manager

Description SafeValue must use [property]=binding: The GCCM Senior Programme Manager - Managing Director (Head of Secretariat) role is a high-impact leadership position dedicated to leading and overseeing complex, large-scale programmes that align with organizational strategic goals. The incumbent is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of programme delivery—from strategic planning and financial oversight to risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement. A primary focus of the role is to drive operational excellence by fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring that all initiatives meet rigorous quality standards, performance benchmarks and high visibility. This position offers the opportunity to lead a diverse team in a dynamic environment, delivering sustainable solutions that create measurable global impact. UNOPS implements the Global Center for Climate Mobility, a hosted entity of UNOPS advancing the implementation of regional climate mobility initiatives, including the Rising Nations Initiative. The Rising Nations Initiative (RNI) is a Member States-led initiative, guided by a core group of champions, including the Pacific atoll countries. Officially launched on 28 September 2022 Its objective is to press forward efforts towards protecting the statehood of Pacific atoll countries, preserving their sovereignty and safeguarding the rights and heritage of affected populations. In this regard, the RNI aims to mobilize the needed political momentum for prompt action at all levels to highlight the climate emergency facing the Pacific atoll countries and inspire global and local action, including through intergovernmental processes of the United Nations. The Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) is a global entity at the intersection of climate action and human mobility. Its mission is to enable positive adaptation journeys for people and communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis, upholding their adaptive capacities and "right to stay". The GCCM is supported by champion countries, UN Agencies, the World Bank, regional organizations, philanthropies, civil society, and research institutions. This position is home based and may require international travel. The primary purpose of the Senior Programme Manager (ICS 12/IICA 4) is to provide strategic leadership and high-level management for the successful implementation of the GCCM's core initiatives. The position supports the work of GCCM and will be responsible for the following: Programme Governance, Implementation and Monitoring Lead the development of the GCCM concept design and work plan of the RNI and other relevant initiatives in consultation with all relevant partners; Coordinate the advancement of the workstreams and projects of the GCCM's initiatives; Provide secretariat support to the support structures of the GCCM's initiatives; Draft speeches, remarks and briefing notes in connection to GCCM events and official meetings; Organize strategic events supporting the work of the GCCM in multilateral fora (e.g.

UNGA, COP

) Ensure proactive programme and project risk identification and assessment, and implementation of adequate mitigation measures. Establish and execute the programme implementation plans in collaboration with the team and partners, including setting objectives, performance measurements, standards and results expected to ensure timely delivery and client-oriented services. Monitor and supervise the timely and cost-effective implementation of the programme according to UNOPS goals and partner expectations, agreed quality standards, approved budget and full cost recovery, and in line with signed Legal Agreements. Programme Development and Planning Lead the strategic growth of the GCCM and its contribution to regional and global efforts, advising on opportunities to build global consensus on principles for addressing climate mobility, building synergy among knowledge and solutions partners, and sharing of good practices; Provide strategic advice on GCCM's engagements on sea level rise and climate-forced migration & displacement; Oversee the development and execution of analytical and research work for the GCCM's initiatives; Manage and oversee the preparation of programme documents (including business cases/strategies, policy briefs, programme plans and risk assessments). Partnerships, Networking, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization Coordinate partnership efforts and stakeholders engagements, with a view to growing global partnerships and coalitions to jointly advance climate mobility initiatives; Lead communication and outreach efforts; Lead resource mobilization and donor partnerships-building; Identify and develop new business and partnership/customer opportunities. Knowledge Management and Innovation Keep abreast of and incorporate best practices, approaches and technology to enhance the programme delivery and results. Operationalise and share best practices and lessons learned for knowledge building. Lead the planning, implementation and organization of strategic capacity building of personnel, clients and stakeholders within the programme. (see https://angular.dev/best-practices/security#preventing-cross-site-scripting-xss)