Technical Programme Support Specialist (Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants only).

UN Development Programme - UNDP Bureau for Policy and Programme Support

Staff Closes 30 Jul 2026 0 days left

Overview

The Technical Programme Support Specialist will coordinate capacity-building and technical support to country programmes, focusing on urban development, climate change, and health equity. The role ensures quality assurance of programme processes and provides technical guidance.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support to UN Country Teams and partners in the design and implementation of UN GDF programmes.
  • Coordinate capacity-building activities for programme partners, UN entities, and organizations of persons with disabilities.
  • Develop and update training materials.
  • Monitor programme implementation and promote the application of UN GDF quality assurance standards.
  • Support quality assurance of programme outputs, tools, and knowledge products.
  • Support the development of knowledge products and facilitate learning across programmes.
  • Organize cross-country learning exchanges, communities of practice, and thematic webinars.
Required Experience

Minimum of 5 years (with master´s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor´s degree) of progressively responsible professional experience in international development cooperation, including experience supporting the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) across different country contexts and thematic areas. Demonstrated experience in programme design, development, and implementation related to the rights of persons with disabilities within international cooperation and developing country contexts is required. Experience with civil society organizations, particularly organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and underrepresented groups of persons with disabilities is required.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Policy, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Urban Development, Development Studies, Human Rights Law, Disability Studies, or a related field is required, OR A first-level university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another UN official language is desired.
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
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