Programme Specialist

UN Development Programme - UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab States

Staff Closes 02 Sep 2026 10 days left

Overview

The Programme Specialist will contribute to the formulation and implementation of UNDP programme strategies and policies, focusing on economic recovery programmes in Gaza.


Key Responsibilities
  • Substantively contribute to formulation and implementation of UNDP programme strategies and policies.
  • Ensure effective management of the programme within assigned thematic/sector areas.
  • Ensure creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy.
  • Ensure provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management.
Required Experience

Minimum of 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development portfolios and projects in a related thematic area. Previous experience of working on economic recovery programmes. Solid knowledge on result-based management and project implementation. Experience working in conflict or transition context. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), working knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, ands experience in the handling of web-based management systems.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, or related field is required. OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and Arabic is required – both written and oral.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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