Gaza Programme Assurance Analyst – Strategic Oversight

UNDP Careers; Palestine Township (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP in Gaza is seeking a Programme Analyst/Assurance to provide second-line programme support and assurance for the Gaza portfolio, ensuring coherence with corporate standards, donor commitments and the PAPP framework.

Under the Head of Gaza Sub Office, you will coordinate with programme teams, monitor delivery, risk, safeguards and gender inclusion, and support project design, implementation and reporting to strengthen portfolio coherence and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in International Development, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field is required; or a Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of qualifying experience.
• Minimum two years (with Master’s) or four years (with Bachelor’s) of relevant professional experience in programme/project management or related.
• Experience supporting complex portfolios in crisis, early recovery, or high-risk environments is required.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme assurance, quality control and risk-informed delivery for the Gaza portfolio.
• Review project documents, budgets, and donor requirements for consistency with priorities and approved results frameworks.
• Coordinate with programme pillars, project teams, and support units to strengthen coherence and timely delivery.
• Translate corporate strategy into practical guidance for Gaza project teams and partners.
• Lead monitoring, reporting, and evidence use for portfolio reviews and donor communications.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English fluency

MS Word / Excel

Project management tools

Education

Master's degree in International Development or related field

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience considered

Tools

MS Project Management

Primavera

Job description

UNDP in Gaza is seeking a Programme Analyst/Assurance to provide second-line programme support and assurance for the Gaza portfolio, ensuring coherence with corporate standards, donor commitments and the PAPP framework.

Under the Head of Gaza Sub Office, you will coordinate with programme teams, monitor delivery, risk, safeguards and gender inclusion, and support project design, implementation and reporting to strengthen portfolio coherence and timely delivery.