Project Associate

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    CONTRACTOR
  • Posted:
    2 months ago
  • Category:
    Programme and Project Management
  • Deadline:
    26/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

 

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Economist and in close consultation with the Policy and Programme Specialist/Team Leader Sustainable Growth as required, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
  • Support the day-to-day implementation of activities outlined in the T4SDGs 2024 workplan, including administrative, budget, procurement management and technical coordination.
  • Collect, analyze and organize project data and information from various sources, preparing accurate and comprehensive reports, and documenting project progress, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Support the Economist in relevant analytical and policy-oriented work on tax policy and administration, and on technical tax topics.
  • Draft internal UNDP briefing notes and talking points for Senior Management on UNDP Tax for SDGs Initiative, and other topical issues.
  • Draft TORs for experts and consultancies for smooth implementation of the programme.
  • Support in designing and formulating concept notes and action plans for various activities within the project and facilitate implementation.
  • Support in preparing project implementation progress reports—financial and narrative—on a quarterly/midterm/ annual basis or as and when required.
  • Review budget status and verify financial reports related to the programme.
  • Provide secretarial, logistics and technical support to Economist, UNDP CO, and IRD, Ministry of Finance in implementing the Tax for SDGs Initiative.
  • Collaborate on project communications, including Mid-Term Reports, Annual Reports and Newsletters.
  • Coordinate the organization of events, including high-level launches of the programmes.
  • The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Required Skills and Experience
Min.

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Education requirements

Secondary Education (GCE A/L) is required.

OR

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  • University degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in development studies, social sciences, economics or any other relevant area will be given due consideration but it’s not a requirement.

 

Min.

years of relevant work experience

  • Minimum of 6 years (with high school diploma) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) in related areas such as development, economic policy/research, or another relevant field is required.
Required skills 
  • Experience in coordination and working across teams.
  • Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
  • Experience in policy and programming support is an advantage.
  • Experience in analysis, research or communications work will be an asset.
  • Experience working on fiscal policy or economic policies at large is an advantage.
  • Experience with UNDP/UN system or other development actor would be an advantage.
Required Language(s) 
  • Working knowledge of Sinhala and/or Tamil with excellent English communication skills.

 

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