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Executive Associate (GS6) role at, onsite only, local-only recruitment. Responsibilities include managing Resident Representative office operations, travel arrangements, meetings, and protocol procedures. No international eligibility indicated.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Monday, 15 June 2026
Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Duty station: La Paz, Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Contract type: FTA Local
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
Background
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) supports the strengthening of national and subnational capacities in Bolivia and promotes the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), human rights and gender equality through technical assistance to achieve sustainable human development by closing gaps and ensuring that no one is left behind. UNDP forges alliances with all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crises whilst also supporting and sustaining growth that improves the quality of life of everyone. Present on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, it is at the service of people and nations, offering a global perspective and local knowledge.
UNDP Bolivia seeks to promote environmental sustainability and establish it as a basis on which to build strategies to fight poverty, reduce the vulnerability of the population and support the development of central activities within the Bolivian national economy.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Resident Representative, the Executive Associate ensures effective and efficient functioning of the RR’s and DRR´s office, displaying full confidentiality in all aspects of the assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. The Executive Associate works in a multitasking environment using sound judgment, tact, sensitivity and confidentiality.
The Executive Associate works in close collaboration with CO staff, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, and organized agendas.
Position Purpose
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Resident Representative (RR), the Executive Associate ensures effective and efficient functioning of the RR’s office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignments, maintenance of protocol procedures, and management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. The Executive Associate promotes a collaborative, client-focused, high quality and results-oriented approach in the operations of the RR’s office.
The Executive Associate to the RR works in close collaboration with UNDP staff, UN Agencies, national authorities, international organizations, and other stakeholders and external entities to ensure efficient flow of information and follow through on actions, instructions, commitments and agendas.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities
1) Ensure effective and efficient functioning of the Resident Representative (RR) office and Deputy Resident Representative´s (DRR) office
2) Provide effective communications support to the office to facilitate essential flow of information.
3) Facilitate knowledge building and management in the Country Office.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None
Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline. Think Innovatively LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements. Learn Continuously LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback. Adapt with Agility LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible. Act with Determination LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships. Enable Diversity and Inclusion LEVEL 1: Appreciates/respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Thematic Area Name Definition Administration & Operations Documents and recordsmanagement
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