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Program Analyst/Legal (Governance and Decentralization) [Ouvert aux candidats de Niveaux 0 & 1 & 2]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇩 Ndjamena, Chad
The Program Analyst/Legal (Governance and Decentralization) role supports the UNDP’s Local Governance Development Project in Chad, aligning with the government’s decentralization strategy and the 'Tchad Connexion 2030' development plan. The incumbent provides strategic and technical assistance to translate project pillars—institutional engineering, social accountability, and local resource mobilization—into actionable work plans. Responsibilities include managing governance portfolio activities, ensuring legal compliance, supervising budget execution, and preparing progress reports. The role involves drafting legal instruments like MoUs, facilitating partnerships with government, civil society, and the private sector, and promoting commercial justice and local economic development. Key duties also include integrating gender perspectives into all activities, analyzing policy impacts on vulnerable populations, and documenting lessons learned. The position requires strong systemic thinking, project management, and resource mobilization skills to support the transition to a decentralized state structure.
Closes 8/4/2026Communications and Reporting Assistant RSF Project
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇲 Maroua, Cameroon
The Communications and Reporting Assistant supports the Regional Stabilisation Facility for the Lake Chad Basin project, a joint UNDP and LCBC initiative in Cameroon’s Far North region aimed at addressing security, socio-economic, and humanitarian crises. The role focuses on enhancing project visibility, stakeholder engagement, and impact communication. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing communication strategies, creating high-quality content for reports, newsletters, and social media, and producing audio-visual materials. The incumbent will coordinate stakeholder engagement, manage logistics for communication events, and ensure timely reporting adherence to standards. The position also involves strengthening programme staff capacity in communication skills and facilitating knowledge sharing. The ideal candidate possesses strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English, experience in digital media, and familiarity with local dynamics in the Far North region. This role is critical for documenting project achievements, promoting awareness, and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders in a complex security environment.
Closes 7/28/2026Budget Management Associate [Open to internal and external applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇮🇩 Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia
The Budget Management Associate provides comprehensive financial and administrative support for the INSIGHT project, which strengthens the governance and oversight of Indonesia’s Indonesian Environment Fund (IEF). Reporting to the National Project Manager, the role involves managing project budgets, creating requisitions and vouchers in UNDP’s Quantum system, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Key responsibilities include supporting the drafting of project documents and work plans, monitoring accounts receivable, and facilitating audit processes. The associate also aids in resource mobilization by documenting donor communications and preparing financial reports according to donor requirements. Additionally, the position contributes to knowledge building by organizing training sessions and synthesizing best practices. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills in accounting and finance, proficiency in MS Office and database packages, and experience with UNDP financial regulations. Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is mandatory. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to work under supervision, and a commitment to maintaining high fiduciary standards in a sustainable development context.
Closes 7/28/2026Project Associate (Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇬 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
The Project Associate role provides comprehensive administrative, logistical, and financial support to two UNDP initiatives in Papua New Guinea: 'Women Make the Change Phase 2' and 'Supporting Peaceful Elections'. Reporting to the Chief Technical Specialist for Electoral Reform, the incumbent ensures the effective implementation of project activities by managing financial transactions, procurement processes, and travel logistics within UNDP regulations. Key responsibilities include preparing Annual Work Plans, budgets, and procurement/HR plans; creating and revising e-requisitions in the Quantum system; and coordinating with stakeholders for workshops and events. The role also involves maintaining asset registers, filing systems, and supporting knowledge management and capacity-building activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative capabilities, proficiency in office software and database packages, and a solid understanding of financial and procurement procedures. This position is open to Tier 1 and Tier 2 UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff, reflecting a commitment to internal mobility and workforce diversity.
Closes 7/28/2026Communications Associate, NPSA-7, DS - Mykolaiv, National Position
United Nations Development Programme · 🇺🇦 Ukraine
The Communications Associate (NPSA-7) supports the Area-Based Recovery (ABR) project in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, enhancing its visibility and stakeholder engagement through clear, timely, and gender-responsive messaging. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing communication plans, designing targeted campaigns, and producing high-quality content such as press releases, feature stories, and social media updates in English and Ukrainian. The role involves editing project reports, coordinating with production agencies for multimedia content, and maintaining reference libraries. The associate also supports media relations by organizing press conferences, preparing background documents for donor missions, and monitoring media coverage. A critical component is mainstreaming gender equality and promoting a safe, inclusive work environment free from discrimination. The incumbent works under the Communications Specialist and Programme Manager, requiring competencies in digital awareness, client management, knowledge facilitation, and partnerships. The role demands strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, along with proficiency in office software and graphic design tools. The ideal candidate demonstrates adaptability, determination, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders in a complex humanitarian and recovery context.
Closes 8/4/2026Project Analyst [Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines
The SHIELD Project Analyst provides technical support to the SHIELD Programme, a joint initiative between UNDP and the Australian Government aimed at strengthening institutional and community resilience to climate change and natural disasters in the Philippines. The role focuses on bridging evidence, policy, and practice through data-informed approaches across three components: local government collaboration, national policy alignment, and scientific information dissemination. Key responsibilities include providing technical advisory support for resilience financing, facilitating engagement with national government agencies and scientific institutions, and translating scientific outputs into actionable policy recommendations. The Analyst assists in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring compliance with UNDP standards and integrating GEDSI principles. The position requires coordinating with consortium partners, managing knowledge products, and supporting budget tracking and procurement processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, experience in climate or disaster risk management, and the ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder partnerships. The role reports to the UNDP Project Manager and involves close collaboration with national and subnational stakeholders to ensure coherent program implementation and sustainability.
Closes 7/28/2026Asistente de apoyo pedagógico - NPSA4 (Tier 3)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Chile's Ministry of Education, is seeking a Pedagogical Support Assistant (NPSA4, Tier 3) to support the Secretariat for Technical-Vocational Secondary Education (SEEMTP). The role focuses on strengthening the national strategy for technical-vocational training, specifically assisting schools with insufficient performance ratings. Key responsibilities include coordinating with the strengthening team to provide pedagogical instruments and resources, developing technical and pedagogical materials for curriculum implementation, and conducting field visits to analyze teaching practices. The assistant will participate in cross-functional teams to ensure technical-vocational education priorities are integrated into broader programs, facilitate knowledge exchange, and support capacity-building activities. The position requires close collaboration with educational establishments to improve learning outcomes in language and mathematics. The role is based in Santiago, Chile, and involves supporting the implementation of the National Strategy for Technical-Vocational Training. The ideal candidate possesses a background in education, pedagogy, or related fields, with proven experience in developing educational resources and providing technical-pedagogical support to schools. Fluency in Spanish is required, and intermediate English is desirable.
Closes 7/27/2026Programme Specialist – Cash-Based Programming and Resilience [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan
The Programme Specialist – Cash-Based Programming and Resilience provides technical leadership and advisory support on Cash-Based Interventions (CBIs) within UNDP Afghanistan’s ABADEI project and broader portfolios. The role focuses on strengthening integrated project management, ensuring gender-responsive and climate-sensitive programme design, and overseeing the implementation of Cash for Work, Cash for Shelter, and MSME grants. Key responsibilities include coordinating with diverse stakeholders to resolve implementation challenges, managing contracts and budgets, and enhancing partner performance through structured oversight. The specialist leads the institutionalization of digital beneficiary management and payment systems, working with financial institutions to improve cost efficiency and coverage. Additionally, the role involves designing capacity-building initiatives, developing standardized SOPs, and capturing lessons learned to refine CBI modalities. The incumbent supports evidence-based decision-making, contributes to donor reporting, and promotes innovation in livelihood and resilience interventions. The position requires strong competencies in achieving results, innovating, and engaging partners, with a focus on political savvy and diversity. It falls under the Capacity Building Team within the Programme Management Support Unit, reporting to the Head of PMSU with matrix reporting to the Project Manager.
Closes 7/27/2026Executive Associate to RR [Open to internal and external applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The Executive Associate provides high-level administrative, secretarial, and protocol support to the UNDP Resident Representative in Egypt. The role ensures the efficient functioning of the RR’s office by managing complex calendars, coordinating high-level meetings and missions, and facilitating information flow between the RR, UN agencies, government ministries, and other stakeholders. Key responsibilities include preparing briefing materials, managing correspondence, maintaining confidential records, and overseeing the RR’s representation schedule. The incumbent acts as a key liaison, building networks with international organizations and embassies, and supports knowledge management by contributing to best practices and training. The position requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure. The ideal candidate possesses significant experience in executive support, proficiency in English and Arabic, and familiarity with UN systems. This role is critical in supporting the strategic pillars of Inclusive Growth, Governance, and Climate/Nature within the context of Egypt Vision 2030.
Closes 7/27/2026Admin Assistant (Open to internal and external applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the Country Office under the guidance of the Administrative Associate and Analyst. Key responsibilities include managing office operations, ensuring compliance with UN/UNDP rules, and facilitating travel and logistics. Duties encompass procurement support (RFQs, POs), inventory management, vehicle fleet maintenance, and travel arrangements including visas and insurance. The role also involves maintaining records, organizing meetings, and supporting knowledge sharing through training. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, proficiency in ERP systems, and the ability to handle diverse administrative tasks with accuracy and client focus. This position requires fluency in both English and Arabic and offers opportunities for professional growth within the UN system.
Closes 7/27/2026Auxiliar Administrativo para Eventos Diplomáticos
United Nations Development Programme · 🇲🇽 Mexico
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Diplomatic Events to support the AMEXCID-PNUD Cooperation Program (PROCAP). This role focuses on the institutional consolidation of AMEXCID and the strengthening of South-South cooperation in Mexico. The incumbent will provide administrative assistance for agency events, including filing official correspondence, updating institutional contact databases, and managing logistical preparations. Key responsibilities involve participant registration, material coordination, and drafting minutes and reports. The position requires adherence to essential competencies such as result achievement, innovative thinking, continuous learning, adaptability, determination, participation, and diversity facilitation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, pragmatic, and capable of handling ambiguity while maintaining positive relationships. This is a national contract role supporting the Executive Directorate of AMEXCID within the framework of Mexico's foreign policy and development priorities.
Closes 7/24/2026Associado (a) de Gestão do Conhecimento (1 vaga) (Home Based)- [Open to internal and external applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Knowledge Management Associate for the 'Justiça Plural' program, a partnership with Brazil's National Council of Justice. This home-based role focuses on developing and implementing knowledge management strategies to amplify the program's impact on human rights, socio-environmental protection, and access to justice for vulnerable populations. The incumbent will document processes, systematize lessons learned, and produce technical publications, reports, and educational materials. Key responsibilities include monitoring program results, coordinating with institutional partners, supporting events and training, and ensuring the dissemination of knowledge. The role requires strong strategic thinking, project management, and data analysis skills to support the program's alignment with the 2030 Agenda. The candidate will work remotely from anywhere in Brazil, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen judicial capacities and promote social inclusion.
Closes 8/1/2026Associado (a) de Gestão (5 vagas) (Home Based)- [Open to internal and external applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil
UNDP is hiring five Home-Based Management Associates to support the BRA/25/025 project, a partnership with Brazil's National Council of Justice (CNJ) aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and transparency within the judiciary. The role involves supporting project governance across technical, operational, monitoring, and communication units. Key responsibilities include assisting in the implementation and monitoring of cybersecurity action plans, developing agile project management frameworks, tracking project deliverables, and documenting solutions. The associate will also support knowledge management, produce strategic reports, and assist in team management activities such as onboarding and performance evaluations. The position requires close collaboration with CNJ, UNDP, and partner institutions to ensure institutional security, inter-institutional cooperation, and efficient judicial processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management, data analysis, and public administration skills, with a focus on cybersecurity governance. Fluency in Portuguese is required, and basic English is desirable. The role is remote, requiring adequate home office infrastructure.
Closes 8/1/2026Asociado/a en Desarrollo Organizacional de Proyectos de Cooperación
United Nations Development Programme · 🇲🇽 Mexico
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking an Associate in Organizational Development for Cooperation Projects to support the AMEXCID-PNUD Cooperation Program (PROCAP). This role focuses on consolidating the institutional capacity of AMEXCID (Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation for Development) to strengthen South-South cooperation in Mexico. Key responsibilities include supporting the revision and updating of procedural manuals with a focus on process improvement, assisting the Human Resources area with reviewing Terms of Reference and profiles, contributing to data capture in institutional transparency platforms, aiding in the preparation of transparency and accountability reports, and collaborating on internal audit activities to mitigate operational risks. The ideal candidate will have a background in public administration, economics, or related fields, with specific experience in organizational development, process improvement, and Mexican public administration. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work within a complex institutional framework aligned with Mexico's national development plan and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Closes 7/24/2026Project Associate
United Nations Development Programme · 🇬🇲 Banjul, Gambia
The Project Associate provides comprehensive back-office, administrative, and financial support to the BRIDGE project in The Gambia, which aims to strengthen institutional capacity for gender-responsive justice systems and promote women's leadership. Reporting to the BRIDGE Project Manager, the incumbent manages project funding, accounting, and procurement compliance while ensuring timely disbursement of resources to implementing partners. Key responsibilities include facilitating national and international travel, organizing workshops and consultations, maintaining financial records, and supporting monitoring and evaluation activities. The role requires close liaison with the UNDP Country Office for financial reporting and procurement compliance, as well as supporting knowledge sharing and outreach activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative and financial oversight skills, with a sound understanding of MS Office and project management processes. This position is designed for a professional with progressively responsible experience in administration or project support, capable of handling complex logistical and financial tasks in a development context.
Closes 7/31/2026Administrative and Finance Assistant projet RSF
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇲 Maroua, Cameroon
The Administrative and Finance Assistant supports the Regional Stabilisation Facility in Cameroon's Far North Region, a multi-donor project aimed at stabilizing areas affected by Boko Haram and fostering long-term development. Reporting to the Head of Stabilization, the incumbent provides critical administrative and financial assistance to the project team in Maroua. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with UNDP operational policies, managing cost-recovery systems, processing invoices, and maintaining financial records. The role involves drafting correspondence, managing filing systems, and organizing logistical support for workshops and meetings. The assistant also handles petty cash, travel requests, and asset management, including vehicle fleet maintenance and inventory reporting. Additionally, the position requires supporting audit processes, reconciling accounts, and contributing to knowledge sharing within the country office. The ideal candidate is familiar with the local context, possesses strong administrative and financial skills, and is proficient in French and English. This role is essential for consolidating socio-economic recovery and resilience in a post-conflict environment.
Closes 7/25/2026Project Associate, Territorial Digitalization
United Nations Development Programme · 🇲🇦 Rabat, Morocco
The Project Associate for Territorial Digitalization supports the 'Connectivity Territorial' project in Morocco (2026–2029), aimed at accelerating advanced regionalization and digital transformation of local governments. The role involves daily operational coordination of the project, ensuring alignment with the project document, annual work plans, and UNDP procedures. Key responsibilities include strategic and operational project management, institutional coordination with national and local partners, and managing synergies with technical and financial partners. The associate oversees administrative, financial, and operational aspects, including budget planning, contract management, and compliance with HACT frameworks. Additional duties involve team leadership, planning and reporting (narrative and financial), knowledge management, supervision of technical studies and consultants, and coordination of field missions. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, knowledge of digital transformation and local governance policies, and proficiency in Arabic and French. The role requires a secondary education diploma with six years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with three years of experience in relevant fields.
Closes 7/27/2026Junior Programme Coordination Analyst - Home Based [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneve, Switzerland
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Junior Programme Coordination Analyst to support the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (GPEDC) within the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy. This home-based role focuses on implementing the final year of the 2023-2026 Work Programme and planning for the 2027-2030 cycle. The incumbent will provide substantive support for GPEDC events, including drafting concept notes, moderation materials, and communications content. Responsibilities also include coordinating advocacy work, mobilizing Steering Committee members, and supporting the fourth monitoring round by drafting progress stories and updating country pages. The analyst will assist with secretariat duties, knowledge management, and strategic communications to promote development effectiveness. The role requires strong coordination, writing, and analytical skills, with a focus on multi-stakeholder engagement and policy dialogue. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant professional experience in programme coordination, policy research, or communications. Fluency in English is required, with French or Spanish as assets. The position is open to UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff across Tiers 0, 1, and 2, as well as external candidates.
Closes 7/25/2026Technical Analyst in Jurisdictional REDD (Office Based) [Open to internal and external applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil
The Technical Analyst will provide technical assistance for the FOLHA project, supporting jurisdictional REDD+ implementation in the Brazilian Amazon. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and monitoring social and environmental safeguards in alignment with ART/TREES standards and national frameworks. The role involves analyzing state-level safeguard systems, developing documentation (SIS, safeguard summaries), and facilitating benefit-sharing mechanisms. The analyst will engage with subnational governments, Indigenous Peoples, and Local Communities (IPLCs), and support capacity-building activities, training, and knowledge management. The position requires strong technical expertise in REDD+ safeguards, environmental policy, and regulatory frameworks, particularly within the Brazilian context. The analyst will work under the Project Manager and Program Officer, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-integrity forest finance access for Amazonian states.
Closes 7/31/2026Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate
United Nations Development Programme · 🇲🇦 Rabat, Morocco
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate supports the Programme Management Support Unit (PMSU) at the UNDP Morocco Country Office in Rabat. The role focuses on operationalizing the M&E system, ensuring data quality, and producing programmatic reports. Key responsibilities include designing and updating results frameworks, collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and creating dashboards to support evidence-based decision-making. The incumbent participates in field monitoring missions, supports decentralized evaluations in line with UNEG norms, and ensures compliance with UNDP standards. Additional duties involve quality assurance, risk management, knowledge management, and capacity building for staff and partners. The position requires strong technical skills in M&E systems, data analysis, and report drafting in English and/or French. The ideal candidate has progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, or project management, with a focus on results-based management. Fluency in Arabic and French is mandatory, while good working knowledge of English is desired. The role demands proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with UNDP platforms. It offers an opportunity to contribute to Morocco's development model and sustainable development goals within a diverse, inclusive team.
Closes 7/25/2026
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