Required Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies

Minimum Education requirements

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Management, Finance, Business/Public Administration, or other related area is required.

OR

A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above-mentioned field of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Minimum years of relevant work experience

Applicants with Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in operations, programme support and/or project management.

Required skills 

Experience in the use of computers, IT software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages is required.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

• Experience in supporting procurement processes within the UN system is highly desirable.
• Experience in event management and travel arrangements is desirable.
• Experience in project budget management and reporting is highly desirable.
• Experience in handling ERP systems is an asset.
• Experience with human resources and payroll management is highly desirable.

Required Language (s): 

Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Disclaimer

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience, and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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