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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationRiyadh

About the National Project Officer Role

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a National Project Officer to support its Country Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position is integral to advancing Saudi Arabia's development agenda, Saudi Vision 2030, and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The role will focus on integrating UNDP's efforts across policy, programmatic, and organizational areas, serving as an operational foundation for development initiatives within the Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective and efficient project implementation through comprehensive planning, monitoring, and oversight, including the establishment of project dashboards and an Implementation Support Unit.
  • Lead and advise the project team on achieving specific results outlined in annual work plans, developing semi-annual work plans as needed.
  • Drive the achievement of project outputs and results by managing day-to-day planning, coordination, and implementation of activities.
  • Provide support in identifying new project activities in coordination with counterparts.
  • Organize and lead project team status meetings as required by project documents.
  • Ensure accountability for and efficient utilization of project funds.
  • Lead the recruitment and management of experts and staff according to UNDP guidelines.
  • Coordinate the work of consultants and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and synergy.
  • Document lessons learned from project implementation and provide recommendations to the Project Board.
  • Provide analysis and research in priority thematic areas relevant to Saudi Arabia's development context, potentially through policy briefs.
  • Compile, analyze, and interpret economic and statistical data, researching economic and development issues to produce reports promoting equitable economic growth and human development.
  • Assess the country's macro-economic policies and their impact on poverty reduction, growth, and equity.
  • Offer advice on potential areas for UNDP support and adjust ongoing programs to align with national policies, Saudi Vision 2030, the National Transformation Programme, SDGs, and Agenda 2030.
  • Produce and launch economic reports, including National Human Development Reports.
  • Support and facilitate dialogue on sustainable development issues with the Ministry of Economy and Planning and relevant national partners.
  • Provide policy and programming advice for development planning and policy formulation at national, sub-national, and local levels.
  • Identify and analyze interventions that can impact multiple development goals and targets.
  • Monitor and report on progress related to SDGs and national development frameworks.
  • Maintain close coordination with assigned project partners to ensure synergies.
  • Contribute to the dissemination of project achievements and support information exchange and lessons learned.
  • Provide advice on integrating communications components into program and project formulations.
  • Coordinate project implementation with relevant Government, UN, and other development partners.
  • Contribute to the analysis of key development and sectoral policies, identifying collaboration opportunities.
  • Monitor and follow up on project progress according to project documents and UNDP procedures.
  • Ensure timely submission of financial and activity reports by implementing partners.
  • Ensure regular updating of project risk logs and lessons learned logs.
  • Prepare high-quality donor reporting, including narrative and financial reports.
  • Apply UNDP programming tools and policies as outlined in Results-Based Management principles.
  • Maintain an optimum level of knowledge through continuous learning and staying abreast of UNDP programming practices.
  • Brief and consult with senior management on project progress.
  • Organize training, workshops, and capacity-building activities involving technical experts and stakeholders.
  • Identify, synthesize, and document best practices and lessons learned.
  • Participate in and contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
  • Support the establishment of knowledge platforms and facilitate knowledge dissemination.
  • Promote advocacy on development trends and collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

  • An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Project Management, Business Administration, Law, Political Sciences, Urban Planning, or a related discipline relevant to Sustainable International Development is required.
  • Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the aforementioned areas, combined with two additional years of qualifying experience, will be considered.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience with an advanced university degree, or 7 years with a Bachelor's degree, in economics, project management, including planning, executing, and monitoring international or cross-border projects.
  • Proven experience in international affairs, government relations, or a related area is required.
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of web-based management systems is required.
  • Experience working with networks and liaising with relevant counterparts is required.

Required Skills

  • Project Planning, Monitoring, Oversight, and Management
  • Coordination and Reporting
  • Analysis and Research, including Economic and Statistical Data Analysis
  • Policy Advice and Strategic Communication
  • Partnership Building and Management
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Knowledge Facilitation and Capacity Building
  • Advocacy
  • Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
  • Advanced knowledge of web-based management systems
  • Relationship management
  • Results-based Management principles
  • Familiarity with UN policy
  • Prince2 or PMP certification (Desired)
  • Work experience with the UN and international organizations (Desired)
  • Experience with UN Results-based Management and Monitoring and Evaluation approaches (Desired)
  • Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Requirements

  • Requires 5-10 Years experience

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