Technical and Administrative Associate (Office Based) [Open to internal and external applicants]

UN Development Programme - UNDP Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean

Staff Closes 09 Jun 2026 2 days left

Overview

Provides high-quality technical and monitoring support to the implementation and monitoring of project activities, including field reporting and oversight of grant performance. Supports evidence-based project management through technical coordination with stakeholders and ensures implementation is guided by robust data, analysis, and learning.


Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in field missions to support technical assessments, data collection, and validation of project results
  • Monitor progress of project activities against results frameworks, workplans, and indicators
  • Support the technical oversight of field interventions, including conservation, rehabilitation, and sustainable livelihood activities
  • Review and assess the technical performance of grant-supported initiatives and partners
  • Identify implementation challenges and provide evidence-based recommendations for corrective action
  • Facilitate technical coordination with government counterparts, NGOs, private sector actors, and community stakeholders
  • Support implementing partners in applying technical approaches, tools, and methodologies aligned with project objectives
  • Contribute to the design and delivery of technical inputs to capacity-building and training activities
  • Support gender-responsive and inclusive approaches in project implementation and stakeholder engagement
  • Provide technical inputs to landscape-level planning, assessments, and management processes
  • Support the development and review of technical studies, plans, and policy-relevant outputs
  • Apply analytical tools (e.g., capacity assessments, scorecards) to support institutional strengthening and decision-making
  • Contribute to technical processes related to integrated landscape management and conservation planning
  • Support the design and implementation of monitoring frameworks and indicator tracking systems
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data to assess project performance and impact
  • Support implementation of surveys and assessments (e.g., KAP surveys) to measure behavioral and institutional change
  • Contribute to technical reporting, including progress reports, PIRs, and evaluation inputs
  • Ensure that project results and lessons learned are systematically documented and used for adaptive management
  • Support the systematization and dissemination of technical knowledge, good practices, and lessons learned
  • Contribute to the development of knowledge products and communication materials
  • Ensure that project-generated knowledge is accessible and contributes to broader learning and policy dialogue
Required Experience
  • Minimum 7 years (Secondary education) or 4 years (Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in project/programme implementation.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical monitoring, data collection, and analysis of development or environmental projects
  • Experience supporting results frameworks, indicator tracking, and evaluation processes
  • Proven ability to contribute to technical reporting and knowledge management
  • Experience working with stakeholders in environmental conservation, sustainable development, or climate-related projects
  • Experience and knowledge of gender equality and social inclusion in project implementation
  • Proficiency in MS Office and data management tools
  • Strong experience in monitoring, data analysis, and results-based management
  • Experience working with multi-stakeholder environments, including government and ITP communities
  • Experience in climate change, biodiversity, or sustainable landscape management (desired)
  • Experience in the Caribbean and/or Suriname context (desired)
  • Experience in strong analytical and problem-solving skills (desired)
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and provide technical advice (desired)
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience OR High School certificate- 7 year(s) experience
  • A university degree in International Development, Sustainable Development; Natural Resource/Environmental Management, Management, Economics, or a Climate Change related field is not a requirement but will be given due consideration.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in Dutch and English is required.
Languages Preferred
Working knowledge of Sranang Tongo is desired.
Contract Duration
1 Year
Work Modality
Office Based
Remuneration
Not specified
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