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The partnership between and is covering vital sectors and areas which contributes to address the needs of Saudi society, including enhancement of the local capacity of different government institutions and support to policy making and reporting. * Support in travel and logistics arrangements, as needed. * Undertake and support project implementation and procurement activities according to workflows, including contracting consultants and institutional contracts * Assist in the preparation of project work plans by providing support in data collection, systematization, analysis of information, and interaction with institutions in data collectio.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Country: Saudi Arabia
Duty station: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Contract type: National PSA- Regular
Grade: Post level NPSA-5
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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Background
Office/Unit/Project Description
The primary role of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to support country-led efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The work of UNDP in 170 countries around the world is anchored in diverse and effective partnerships, which are vital to our two critical roles at country level: (a) as an integrator across policy, programmatic and organizational silos; and (b) as an operational backbone for the United Nations and other partners.
Saudi Arabia is witnessing economic prosperity and progress in all domains of socio-economic development which produced tangible improvement in all human development indicators such as standard of living, health and education services, environmental conditions as well as potentials of comprehensive development. In April 2016, the Government of Saudi Arabia announced its Saudi Vision 2030 – an ambitious long-term development programme.
Saudi Vision 2030 represents an ambitious blueprint with long-term goals and expectations. It is expressed in three themes of a vibrant society: a thriving economy and an ambitious nation. A review of the three themes and their underlying issues of national concern reveal a holistic approach to development that encompasses the three dimensions of sustainable development: the social, the economic and the environment.
The partnership between UNDP and Saudi Arabia is covering vital sectors and areas which contributes to address the needs of Saudi society, including enhancement of the local capacity of different government institutions and support to policy making and reporting. A wide set of under the scope of technical assistance is provided to assist the KSA departments in their reform processes.
To support these activities, UNDP will provide technical advisory support to the KSA through the UNDP Country Office (CO) in Riyadh as well as provide support for overall project management activities. The National Project Assistant will carry out his/her tasks close cooperation with the UNDP Team at MEP and in close consultation with the Senior Management of UNDP’s office in KSA. The National Project Assistant is expected to provide technical expertise in overall project oversight, including project planning and coordination, monitoring and reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work
The National Project Assistant will report to the UNDP Project Officer and consult on a regular basis with the National Project Manager (NPM).
Competencies
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Core 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: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management Working with Evidence and Data
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