Programme Associate – Sustainable Development

at  United Nations Development Programme UNDP

Job Identification
16462
Locations
Kuwait, Kuwait
Posting Date
02/19/2024, 11:38 PM
Apply Before
03/04/2024, 02:50 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Agency

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Secondary Education.
• Or bachelor’s degree in economics or social sciences, Business or Public Administration and Political Sciences, or related field will be given due consideration.

Experience:

• 6 years (with Secondary Education) or 3 years of relevant experience will suffice for holders of a bachelor’s degree.
• Progressively responsible administrative or programme experience on development issues preferably on issues related to sustainable development is required at the national or international level.
• Previous experience working with UNDP/UN or International NGOs would be desirable.
• Knowledge of finance management system used by UNDP or any relevant ERP system would be an asset
• Prince2 or PPM training and certification would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English and Arabic.

DISCLAIMER

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Non-discrimination
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• Provide support in fostering engagement with a wide range of partners including government entities, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector in sustainable development efforts;
• Provide administrative and operational support to effectively implement the country office’s programmatic objectives, ensuring efficient delivery and maintaining the quality of all business processes;
• Support in expanding partnerships, crucial for the advancement and success of the programme’s objectives.
• Provides effective support to management of the Sustainable Development Portfolio and associated project