Programme Associate – UNDP Bahrain

About the role

The Programme Associate will support the UNDP Country Office in Bahrain in formulating and implementing programme strategies aligned with the Country Programme Document and national development priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing background information, baselines, milestones and targets for the Country Programme Documents.
• Create and manage project entries in the ERP system, prepare budget revisions, monitor financial resources and ensure proper project closure.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance to implementing partners, track financial resource use and contribute to digital technology solutions for programme scalability.
• Manage programme data throughout its lifecycle, follow up on performance indicators, prepare reports and support results‑based management tools.
• Identify bottlenecks, prepare for audits, support audit recommendations and perform quality‑assurance reviews of technical reports and payments.
• Analyze donor information, prepare donor profiles, track mobilised resources and manage contribution agreements in the ERP.
• Organise and deliver training, compile lessons learned and contribute to knowledge networks and digital platforms.

Required profile

• Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work across thematic boundaries and support integrated programme solutions.
• Experience in supporting financial and administrative aspects of development programmes.

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems for project and financial management.
• Data management across the data lifecycle.
• Preparation of reports and monitoring of performance indicators.