Project Associate
Quick answer
UNDP is seeking a Project Associate to support the Climate and Environment Team's portfolio in Sri Lanka, focusing on coordination, project management, policy research, resource mobilization, partnerships, reporting, and communication.
- Role
- Project Associate
- Organization
- UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
- Location
- Sri Lanka
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Project Associate will support the effective and timely delivery of the Climate and Environment Team's portfolio across seven areas: coordination, project management support, policy research and analysis, resource mobilization, partnerships, reporting, and communication and knowledge management.
What you'll do
- Ensure effective coordination and operational support across the Climate and Environment Portfolio
- Provide project management and implementation support for CET’s programme
- Undertake policy research, data analysis and knowledge generation to inform programme development and implementation
- Support resource mobilization, donor engagement and project development efforts
- Strengthen partnerships and stakeholder engagement across government, development partners and other key actors
- Support results-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting of programme and project activities
What it takes
- Secondary Education (GCE A/L) is required.
- A university degree in Environmental Science or Management, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Management or Public Administration, or any other relevant area will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
- Minimum of 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with bachelor's degree) of progressively responsible experience in programme/project support, administration or management in related areas such as climate change, environment, energy, disaster risk reduction, natural resource management or development programming is required.
- Experience in providing administrative, financial and operational support to the implementation of development projects.
- Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and web-based management systems such as ERP/Quantum.
- Ability to review and edit documents and to produce meeting reports identifying key actions and follow-up.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Sri Lanka
What are the compensation details?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Secondary Education (GCE A/L) is required. A university degree and 7-4 years of experience are preferred but not mandatory.
How can I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the UNDP recruitment portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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