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The Technical and Monitoring Associate will provide high quality technical and monitoring support under guidance of the Project Manager. S/he will work with government, inter-governmental organizations, NGOs, and the private sector to support the coordination of project implement. Explicit requirements include Proficiency in MS Office and data management tools and Secondary Education. Appears limited to nationally recruited or locally authorized candidates.
Last checked: 1 hour ago
Closing date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Country: Suriname
Duty station: Paramaribo, Suriname
Contract type: National PSA- Regular
Grade: Post level NPSA-7
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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Tier Decription
Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026
Tier 1: Other UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed term (FTA) appointments (defined as “internal” candidates)
Tier 2: UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
Tier 3: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates”
Office/Unit/Project Description
The Republic of Suriname lies on the North-Eastern Atlantic coast of South America, bordering with Guyana to the West, French Guyana to the East, and Brazil to the South. It has an area of 163,820 km2 and a population of just under 600,000. With more than 15.2 million ha of forest cover (93% of its total area) based on data from 2019(Forestry sector report 2019) , Suriname is one of the most forested countries in the world. Historical annual rates of deforestation below 0.1% have allowed the country to be classified as a High Forest cover, Low Deforestation rate (HFLD) country. Forests landscapes provide a multitude of environmental and social benefits, including income and food security for local communities, national income from logging and mining, and global environmental benefits such as climate mitigation and biodiversity preservation. Suriname ́s forests act as a carbon sink, making it a carbon-negative country (net carbon capture per capita of 3.3 tons). In addition, Surinamese forests provide a variety of ecological goods, including, for example: timber, game, plant material for making household items, firewood, oil from palm fruits, medicinal plants, liana and leaves as thatching material, and sand and gravel for construction purposes, as well as maintaining key ecological services, such as water protection, soil quality and climate regulation.
Suriname’s forests are part of the Amazon biome. At the regional level, Suriname is located within two of WWF's Global 200 eco-regions, which are considered significant for the conservation of global biodiversity and where continuous forest remains intact (Guyana moist forests and Guyana Highlands moist forests). Surinamese forests host significant levels of biodiversity, which can be attributed not only to this significant forest cover, but also to the large variety of habitats, temperatures, and relatively low population pressures to date. The National Herbarium of Suriname, in collaboration with the National Zoological Collection of Suriname, has identified 715 bird species, 187 moss species, 343 fern species, 318 freshwater fish species, 192 mammal species, 175 reptile species, 102 amphibian species, and 5,100 plant species in Suriname. Approximately 35 to 40% of the plant species and 20% of the animal species are endemic to the Guiana Shield. The IUCN Red List has recorded 83 vulnerable and endangered species in Suriname. To protect this rich biodiversity, important carbon stocks and the many ecosystem services provided by forests, Suriname has already dedicated 13.5% of its total land area to a national protection system to preserve forests and wetlands and is committed to maintaining its HFLD status by expanding protected areas and increasing efforts towards sustainable forest and ecosystem management.
Project context
The project aims to reduce the threats to biodiversity in the Suriname Amazon by securing equitable management of its protected and productive landscapes. Being fully complementary to the ongoing GEF project to improve the environmental management of ASGM, this project targets threats related to ill-planned and illegal forestry and infrastructure, recognizing these as interacting with ASGM. It will do so through integrated approaches that deliver mutually supportive conservation and sustainable livelihood benefits. The project strategy addresses the national scale by strengthening institutional capacities for integrated landscape management and conservation and promoting enabling policies for SFM and nature tourism, among others. Field based project interventions will take place in two target productive landscapes:
The four protected areas targeted by the project include:
The implementing partner (GBB and the responsible partners (LBB, SBB) will contribute to the project objectives with their own funds (co-financing) through the articulation of their strategies and policies for protected areas, forest management and sustainable livelihoods with the activities and outcomes of the project, in collaboration with other public and private agencies. The latter actors will directly contribute to the project with their own funds for activities that contribute to the project objectives in the targeted landscapes and at the national level (HI&T, CI, ACT, WWF, Tropenbos, SFM Group).
The project is implemented over a period of 60 months and coordinated through a project management team located at the Ministry of Land Policy and Forest Management in Suriname.
Scope of Work
The Technical and Monitoring Associate provides high-quality technical support to the implementation and monitoring of ASL2 project activities, including field reporting and oversight of grant performance.
The incumbent supports evidence-based project management through technical coordination with stakeholders and ensures implementation is guided by robust data, analysis, and learning.
The role focuses on technical monitoring, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, and analytical support, contributing to the achievement of outcomes in sustainable landscape management and biodiversity conservation.
The role focuses on technical collaboration, analytical support, and coordination, contributing to effective project implementation and results delivery.
Summary of key functions
The Technical and Monitoring Associate will provide high quality technical and monitoring support under guidance of the Project Manager. S/he will work with government, inter-governmental organizations, NGOs, and the private sector to support the coordination of project implementation in line with the objective and outcomes of the ASL2 project funded by the GEF and UNDP supported.
Key Functions and Responsibilities
A. Support Technical Monitoring of Project Implementation
B. Stakeholder Coordination and Technical Support
C. Policy and Landscape-Level Technical Support
D. Support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
E. Facilitate Knowledge Management and Communication
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation
Institutional Arrangement
The Technical Monitoring Associate reports to the Project Manager and works closely with:
Competencies
Core
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Results Based Management
Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Project Management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Monitoring & Evaluation
Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results.
Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming.
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
BUSINESS DIRECTION & STRATEGY System Thinking
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA
Min. Academic Education
Secondary Education is required. Or
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.
Min. years of relevant Work experience
Minimum 7 years (Secondary education) or 4 years (Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in project/programme implementation.
Required skills and competencies
Desired additional skills and competencies
Required Language(s) (at working level)
Fluency in Dutch and English is required.
Working knowledge of Sranang Tongo is desired.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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