Programme Associate - Country Office Programme Unit

About the role

The Programme Associate works under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist in the Country Office (CO) Programme Unit. The role supports the design, planning and management of the country programme through data management and programme implementation, and promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. It is open to internal and external applicants.

Key responsibilities

• Support the formulation and management of the country programme, including research, reporting and identification of areas for support and intervention
• Assist in establishing mechanisms to track results-based management (RBM) tools and maintain the RBM database, and monitor performance indicators and targets
• Support the Programme Specialist in coordinating the assigned portfolio, including project documents, workplans, budgets and implementation arrangements
• Manage project files, budget revisions, payment documentation, financial reports and advances, and help maintain the internal expenditure control system
• Support donor reporting, quality assurance, risk management and monitoring, and guide implementing partners on routine project implementation
• Support the resource mobilization strategy, including donor profiles, contribution agreements and tracking of mobilized resources
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, lessons learned and training for operations and project staff

Required profile

• Secondary education; a university degree (Bachelor's) in Business, Public Administration, Economics, Political or Social Sciences is considered but not required
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience with secondary education, or 4 years with a Bachelor's degree
• Experience providing administrative or financial support to programme or project implementation, and with web-based management systems
• Fluency in English and Albanian

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages
• Experience with computers and software packages
• Desired: experience with UN, international organizations, development agencies, bilateral donors, NGOs or government