Programme Associate (Open to All Applicants)

GloJobs; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP invites applications for the position of Programme Associate (Open to All Applicants) in Manama, Bahrain. This opening supports UNDP's mission to promote development and inclusive hiring practices.

The selection follows a tiered application process and salary figures are aligned with UN salary scales and duty station data. The position involves coordinating with programme teams to support planning, implementation and monitoring activities, and ensuring compliance with UN policies.

Job description

Programme Associate (Open to All Applicants) at UNDP.

Grade: NPSA-6.

Location: Manama, Bahrain.

Application deadline: 20 October 2026.

Tiered Approach . In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1 : Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments.
• Tier 2 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers.
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated : All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates.

Salary figures shown on this page are estimates derived from published UN salary scales, post-adjustment data, and duty-station comparisons.