Programme Associate – UNDP Bahrain

About the role

The Programme Associate supports the formulation and implementation of UNDP Bahrain’s Country Programme Documents, provides operational and financial management of projects, and assists implementing partners and internal units in delivering integrated development programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of programme strategies, baselines, milestones and targets, and provide background information for CPDs.
• Create and manage projects in the ERP system, prepare budget revisions, monitor project status, and ensure financial and operational closure.
• Guide implementing partners on project implementation, track financial resources, and contribute to digital technology solutions for scalable programme delivery.
• Manage programme data across its lifecycle, follow up on performance indicators, and prepare reports and audit documentation.
• Provide administrative support, quality‑assurance review of technical reports and payments, and back‑stop Programme Associates in other thematic areas.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to work across thematic boundaries and support integrated, results‑based programme delivery.
• Experience in preparing programme documentation, managing budgets, and coordinating with donors and partners.

Required skills

• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system proficiency.
• Digital technology solutions for programme implementation and data management.