UN Development Programme
Organization: UNDP Saudi Arabia
VA No. VA24-031
Position Title: National Project Assistant
Type of Contract: Consultancy Contract.
Duty Station: RCMC Offices located in Makkah and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Vacancy Date of Issue: 29 February 2024
Vacancy Closure Date: 8 March 2024
Expected starting date: Mid-March 2024
This vacancy is announced by UNDP Saudi Arabia through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC). SOC is a sub-contractor for UNDP Saudi Arabia, assisting the programme in implementing their activities through HR and contract management of consultants working in their support.
To review the full Terms of Reference (ToR), Please click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vlMut2bU4ZhS7zRvkX-ovX8u5e3CO_SI/view?usp=drive_link
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, law, political sciences, economics, urban planning, or any discipline relevant to sustainable international development.
Experiences:
- At least 5 years of professional experience in project support functions.
- Project Management Certification, such as PMP or Prince2 would be an advantage.
- Experience in research, analytical and reporting activities in projects.
- Excellent computer literacy (MS Office; Windows XP, Internet, project management software and infographics).
- Excellent communications, report writing and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of the UN administrative and financial Systems.
Language:
Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English.
Other Requirements:
- Work experience with international organizations would be an asset.
- Knowledge of the UN Results-based Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation approach would be an asset.
How to apply
- CV must be submitted online in PDF through SOC’s portal via the following link: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20240229175915/6iDPqdF4XnuymM5SoWHaxbVe
- Use the English language only.
- indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
- If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
- Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
- By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.
Deadline: 8-Mar-24