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Assistant Resident Representative - Programme [Opent to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]

UNDPYerevan, Armenia
Category | Grade:Professional | NO-CDeadline:20 Aug 2026Job ID:35994Posted on:5 Aug 2026
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Overview

Lead UNDP Armenia programme strategy and a major country-office portfolio, advising senior management and supervising the programme team. The role oversees design, budgeting, risk, monitoring and partnerships, mobilises resources, assures programme quality and coordinates policy and knowledge support.

Languages

Required: English and Armenian

Desired: Another UN language

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and implement country programme strategies and policies
  • Lead programme design, planning, budgeting, monitoring and risk management
  • Supervise the programme team and oversee workflows and quality assurance
  • Establish partnership modalities and compliance frameworks
  • Monitor results, evaluations, audits and corporate and donor reporting
  • Build strategic partnerships and negotiate complex financing agreements
  • Develop the country-office pipeline and mobilise resources
  • Coordinate policy advice, advocacy, knowledge networks and staff training

Requirements

  • Master degree in public administration, policy, business administration, economics, political science, social science or related field plus five years of experience, or bachelor degree plus seven years
  • Management advisory and development-portfolio design, monitoring and evaluation experience
  • Experience with office software, databases and ERP systems
  • Fluent English and Armenian
  • Eligibility under UNDP Tier 0, 1 or 2

Skills

Strategic programme and portfolio leadershipResults-based management and evaluationTeam supervision and performance managementPartnership and donor negotiationResource mobilisationRisk and quality assurancePolicy advisory and strategic thinking

Tools

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelERP systemsDatabase packages

Additional info

  • Tier 0, 1 and 2 applicants only
  • Country-office management team role