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Office of Counter-Terrorism (Office of Counter-Terrorism) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official Office of Counter-Terrorism application page.
- Open roles
- 4
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Senior Programme Management Officer, P5
Office of Counter-Terrorism · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Senior Programme Management Officer (P5) leads programme development, implementation, and evaluation within the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre, focusing on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) and support to victims of terrorism. The role involves directing subordinates, coordinating policy development, and managing outreach and resource mobilization activities. Key responsibilities include supervising written outputs, leading field missions, and ensuring gender mainstreaming in all actions. The officer serves as a spokesperson, establishes partnerships, and manages budget and funding coordination. The position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills to guide staff and engage with government officials and international partners. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in programme management, specifically in PCVE contexts within multilateral or national government settings, along with expertise in interagency coordination. This is a temporary assignment available until December 31, 2026, potentially limited to internal candidates or those based at the duty station, subject to funding availability.
Closes 7/24/2026Programme Management Officer, P4
Office of Counter-Terrorism · 🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary
The Programme Management Officer (P4) supports the UN Countering Terrorist Travel (CT Travel) Programme within the Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). Based in Budapest, the role focuses on implementing, monitoring, and evaluating technical assistance for Member States in the Middle East and North Africa to detect and counter terrorist travel using API/PNR data. Key responsibilities include coordinating with internal and external partners, developing and evaluating programmes, conducting research and data analysis, and organizing training workshops. The officer also manages budget funding, prepares reports, and leads complex field missions. The position requires strong analytical skills, experience in project management, and knowledge of counter-terrorism and border security. It is a temporary three-month assignment funded by extra-budgetary resources, reporting to the Senior Programme Management Officer.
Closes 7/22/2026Programme Management Intern: Supporting the implementation of the non-staff capacities of the different programmes in the UNOCT Office in Madrid
Office of Counter-Terrorism · 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain
The Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in Madrid is seeking a Programme Management Intern to support the Vulnerable Targets Programme. This unpaid, full-time internship lasts 3-6 months with a flexible start date. The intern will assist with programme management and policy matters related to counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism. Key responsibilities include drafting background documents, reports, and briefs; summarizing conferences and meetings; supporting the organization of strategic engagement events; conducting research and data analysis; maintaining databases; and assisting with training initiatives. The role requires strong research, writing, and organizational skills, along with proficiency in standard software applications. The ideal candidate is a current student in the final year of a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programme, or a recent graduate, with a field of study closely related to the internship. Fluency in English is mandatory, while French is desirable. The position offers exposure to UN counter-terrorism mandates and coordination efforts, requiring adherence to strict confidentiality and impartiality standards.
Closes 7/22/2026Senior Programme Management Officer, P5
Office of Counter-Terrorism · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) seeks a Senior Programme Management Officer (P5) at Headquarters in New York to lead programme development, implementation, and evaluation focused on counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism, with a specific emphasis on Iraq and the wider region. The incumbent will manage resources, supervise staff, and coordinate with UN entities, Member States, and external partners to enhance coherence and capacity-building. Key responsibilities include directing strategic coordination, mobilizing funds, conducting research and analysis, and ensuring gender mainstreaming across all activities. The role requires strong leadership, policy advisory skills, and the ability to draft high-level documents and mission summaries. The ideal candidate possesses extensive professional experience in programme management, preferably with deep knowledge of Iraqi political affairs and regional dynamics. Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory. This is a senior-level position funded through extra-budgetary resources, reporting to the Chief of the Strategic Coordination Section and the Director of UNOCT.
Closes 7/27/2026
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