Procurement & Local Governance Programme Manager

UNDP; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP is seeking a Programme Management Analyst to provide technical advisory support for the SDG Local Action project, guiding local and regional governments in procurement and public service delivery. You will monitor results, maintain databases, and support recruitment and coordination with diverse partners worldwide.

The role requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in procurement/project operations, and familiarity with UNDP procedures; English is mandatory, Portuguese

Qualifications

• Advanced degree requirement in Economics, Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, Engineering or International Development; or a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement or project operations support; at least 1 year working with public administrations on service provision, public management, finance, or public policy.
• Experience with UNDP procurement procedures or UN project management; experience preparing Terms of Reference for procurement and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate effective project planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with UNDP policies for procurement, operations, and resource management.
• Monitor the operating environment, assess risks, and support project personnel recruitment.
• Assist the Advisor, manage the procurement plan, and support local governments with contracts; maintain project databases and filing systems.
• Monitor progress towards goals, manage issues, and establish partnerships with stakeholders including government officials, businesses, NGOs, and beneficiaries.
• Develop stakeholder analyses and prepare briefs for potential cooperation; elaborate Terms of Reference for services and goods.

Skills

Achieve Results

Think Innovatively

Learn Continuously

Adapt with Agility

Act with Determination

Engage and Partner

Enable Diversity and Inclusion

System Thinking

Results-based Management

Project Management

Procurement Management

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier/Relationship Management

Education

Master's degree in Economics, Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, or International Development

First-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience

Job description

UNDP is seeking a Programme Management Analyst to provide technical advisory support for the SDG Local Action project, guiding local and regional governments in procurement and public service delivery. You will monitor results, maintain databases, and support recruitment and coordination with diverse partners worldwide.

The role requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in procurement/project operations, and familiarity with UNDP procedures; English is mandatory, Portuguese