Japan-Funded Projects Manager

Flourish Ventures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP in New York seeks a Project Management Support Analyst for the Japan Unit, Public Partnerships Group, to manage Japan-funded projects and donor reporting. The role requires coordinating with BERA and regional offices, ensuring timely financial monitoring and compliance, and facilitating high-level briefing materials for senior management.

The incumbent will support data-driven portfolio analysis, improve reporting processes, and foster partnerships with government counterparts and other

Qualifications

• Proven record managing multi-country donor portfolios coordinating across UN agencies and government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in Japanese ODA, donor relations, and high-level policy engagement.
• Experience in fund and portfolio management.
• Proficiency in database management and MS Office Suite; familiarity with SharePoint, UNDP corporate system, and effective use of AI tool is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead fund project management and financial monitoring of Japan-funded projects, coordinating with BMS, GSSC, Regional Bureaus, and Country Offices.
• Oversee and update the Japan-funded projects database on SharePoint, ensuring accurate, real-time project status in consultation with relevant Bureaus.
• Coordinate and review submissions of final narrative and financial reports and extension requests to the Government of Japan, ensuring alignment with agreed project management frameworks.
• Implement MOFA’s request to improve project management by minimizing delays and ensuring the swift processing of returned unspent project funds.

Skills

Donor portfolio management

Multistakeholder coordination

Policy engagement

Education

Advanced degree in International Development

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

UNDP systems

Job description

UNDP in New York seeks a Project Management Support Analyst for the Japan Unit, Public Partnerships Group, to manage Japan-funded projects and donor reporting. The role requires coordinating with BERA and regional offices, ensuring timely financial monitoring and compliance, and facilitating high-level briefing materials for senior management.

The incumbent will support data-driven portfolio analysis, improve reporting processes, and foster partnerships with government counterparts and other