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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. Provision of policy and programming advice and support for development planning and policy formulation at the national, sub-national and local levels Support strategic communication and building partnerships for successful project implementation 2. Explicit requirements include Advanced university degree. Appears limited to nationally recruited or locally authorized candidates.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Thursday, 2 July 2026
Country: Saudi Arabia
Duty station: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Contract type: National PSA- Regular
Grade: Post level NPSA-9
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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Background
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 and MEP and in close consultation with the Senior Management of UNDP’s office in KSA. The National Project Officer is expected to provide technical expertise in overall project oversight, including project planning and coordination, monitoring and reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the projects by supporting overall project management:
In close cooperation with the UNDP-contracted Senior Economist, the National Project Officer is to ensure the following:
Support strategic communication and building partnerships for successful project implementation:
Monitoring and evaluation and reporting:
Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing and advocacy relevant to the assigned thematic area(s).
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Competencies
Core Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplify processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management Results-based Management Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus on improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools. Business Management Partnerships Management Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies Business Development Knowledge Facilitation Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange. Ethics UN policy knowledge Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity Partnership Management Relationship management Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding
Required Skills and Experience
Min. Academic Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Project Management, Business Administration, Law, Political Sciences, Urban Planning, or any discipline relevant to Sustainable International Development is required, or
A first-level university degree (bachelor´s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Min. years of relevant Work experience
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