Senior Programme Manager [Trauma-Informed Interviewing Expert] - Retainer, Multiple positions

Under the supervision of the Cluster Head and in coordination with the senior programme manager of the EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility, the Senior Programme Manager [trauma-informed interviewing expert] will be expected to deliver high-level technical expertise to support Member States in strengthening their capacities to conduct effective, trauma-informed, human rights-compliant, age- and gender-sensitive interviews in terrorism-related contexts, including of individuals with suspected family ties to terrorist groups and individuals who may be victims of violations or abuses from a humanitarian and human rights perspective, notably for psychological and social support needs assessment purposes: 

• Undertake missions and conduct in-depth consultations with Member States requesting assistance to assess the capacity-building needs of national entities and specific personnel tasked with interviewing individuals in terrorism-related contexts to ensure the use of an effective, human rights compliant approach that is trauma-informed, age- and gender-sensitive;
• Conceptualize, design, deliver, and participate in the evaluation of relevant capacity-building activities on trauma-informed approaches to interviewing individuals of different backgrounds in terrorism-related contexts, as well as mitigating the risks of secondary or vicarious trauma for the personnel involved through preventative strategies, individual self-care and coping approaches;
• Provide high-level advisory and/or mentorship services to national entities in charge of interviewing individuals in terrorism-related contexts to strengthen their operational procedures and interviewing skills to ensure effectiveness and compliance with human-rights, as well as to protect their personnel against secondary or vicarious trauma;
• Prepare a variety of high-quality, written substantive outputs, including analyses, presentations, training materials, summary reports, related to their assignments;
• Ensure human rights issues, gender perspectives and the needs and rights of victims are integrated in their work. 

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent), preferably in Psychology, Psychiatry, Criminal Justice, Law, or any related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience is required; Or
• First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.

• Relevant experience is defined as  experience in psychological trauma management in terrorism-related contexts is required; 
• Within the ten (10) years of relevant experience, at least five (5) years of experience in the delivery of capacity-building activities, including training, on trauma-informed, human rights-compliant, and/or age- and gender-sensitive interviewing good practices in terrorism-related contexts is required.

• Experience in designing and providing technical assistance to a range of audiences, including senior government officials, would be an asset; 
• Experience working in terrorism-affected countries, including in the Middle-East, would be an asset;
• Knowledge of relevant United Nations documents, standards and tools is desirable;
• Prior experience working with the United Nations or a similar organization is desirable.

• Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.
• Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations is desirable.