Programme Associate (Employabilité et Innovation)
Quick answer
The UNDP in Gabon is hiring an in-office Programme Associate (Employabilité et Innovation) to support youth and women's economic empowerment initiatives through program coordination, innovation, and partnership development.
- Role
- Programme Associate (Employabilité et Innovation)
- Organization
- UNDP (PNUD)
- Location
- Gabon
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Programme Associate (Employabilité et Innovation) supports the UNDP Gabon in managing operational activities for youth and women's economic empowerment, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The role involves coordinating project implementation, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring high-quality reporting and knowledge management. The incumbent will assist in the design of programmatic documents, data collection, and the integration of digital and inclusive solutions into the Governance and Poverty Reduction portfolio.
What you'll do
- Support the design and planning of employability and innovation programs for youth and women.
- Manage daily implementation, coordination, and follow-up of project activities.
- Collect and analyze disaggregated data to track program impact and results.
- Draft technical project documents, donor reports, and success stories.
- Coordinate with public, private, and civil society partners to facilitate economic inclusion.
What it takes
- Secondary school diploma with 7 years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience.
- Proven experience in supporting program or project development and coordination.
- Strong knowledge of employability, entrepreneurship, and youth/gender empowerment issues.
- Ability to draft technical documents and manage project reporting cycles.
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital collaborative platforms.
- Fluency in French is required.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Gabon and involves supporting the local UNDP country program office.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates need either a secondary diploma with 7 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant professional experience in development projects.
Is the salary specified?
No, the compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
How do I know if I am eligible to apply based on the tiered approach?
The UNDP uses a tiered system where priority is given to internal staff (Levels 0-2) whose roles are being phased out or who are current contract holders; external candidates fall under Level 3.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP (PNUD)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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