Programme Associate – UNDP Bahrain

About the role

The Programme Associate supports the UNDP Country Office in Bahrain to formulate and implement the Country Programme Documents, ensuring alignment with national priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The role involves providing analytical support, managing project finances, and facilitating digital and data‑driven solutions across programme clusters.

Key responsibilities

• Support formulation and implementation of the Country Programme Documents (CPDs) and related strategies.
• Provide background information, establish baselines, milestones and targets, and prepare budget revisions in the ERP system.
• Guide implementing partners on project implementation, track financial resources and ensure operational and financial closure of projects.
• Contribute to digital technology solutions, data management and results‑based reporting throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Prepare for internal and external audits, support audit recommendations and ensure quality assurance of technical reports and payments.
• Assist in partnership and resource mobilisation activities, including donor profiling, tracking contributions and managing agreements in ERP.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to plan, monitor work and deliver quality results on time.
• Openness to innovative ideas and pragmatic problem‑solving.
• Willingness to learn continuously, share knowledge and adapt to change.
• Ability to work collaboratively, build positive relationships and respect diversity.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems for budgeting, financial tracking and reporting.
• Experience in digital technology solutions and data management across the data lifecycle.
• Knowledge of results‑based management, indicator tracking and reporting.