Programme Management Assistant – Counter Terrorism

About the role

The Programme Management Assistant supports the planning and implementation of the Counter‑Terrorism Travel (CT Travel) Programme, a United Nations Office of Counter‑Terrorism (UNOCT) initiative. Based in Budapest, the role reports to the Senior Programme Management Officer and works within the Countering Terrorist Travel Section of the Special Projects and Innovation Branch.

Key responsibilities

• Provide assistance in planning and implementing activities and processes for the CT Travel Programme.
• Support coordination with partner organisations such as CTED, UNODC, ICAO, OICT, INTERPOL and IOM.
• Contribute to capacity‑building efforts for Member States to detect and counter terrorist travel.
• Assist in preparing reports, documentation and administrative deliverables.
• Carry out routine administrative tasks in line with delegated authority.

Required profile

• Ability to work within delegated authority and follow established procedures.
• Relevant academic background (e.g., degree in international relations, security studies, public administration or a related field).
• Experience in programme support or administrative roles, preferably in an international or multilateral setting.
• Strong written and spoken English proficiency.
• Willingness to be based in Budapest, Hungary.

Required skills