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

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

Through this renewed umbrella cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the strategic objectives of the Ministry are framed within a flexible framework that allows for modification and expansion in line with its evolving institutional priorities. The Project Document, signed on 1 September 2025, continues to build on the successful collaboration established under the previous phase, maintaining adaptability in defining activities, tasks, and projects to be identified annually in support of MoFA’s deputyships. These workstreams will be aligned with MoFA’s priorities and jointly reviewed by UNDP project management and the respective deputyships prior to submission to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for endorsement.

This cooperation seeks to strengthen strategic planning and foresight capacities across the Ministry, enhance governance, financial management, and operational efficiency, and advance institutional capacity for talent development, leadership, and performance management. At the same time, it enables UNDP to deliver high-quality programme and project services that respond to MoFA’s needs and contribute to the achievement of Vision 2030 objectives. This approach ensures national ownership and alignment by engaging MoFA throughout all stages of project design, planning, and implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Strategic Planning and Alignment
  • Support the full strategic planning cycle, including situational analysis, strategy formulation, and the preparation of implementation and operational plans.
  • Ensure alignment and coherence of institutional and thematic strategies with the entity’s overarching objectives and national priorities.

  • Support the revision and assessment of strategies and related documents for completeness, consistency, and alignment with approved strategic goals, and flag gaps or inconsistencies for management review.

  1. Performance Management and Monitoring
  • Support the development and management of strategic performance indicators, including methodologies, measurement frequencies, and reporting mechanisms.
  • Assist in the formulation and monitoring of operational performance indicators for organizational units, contributing to effective performance tracking and reporting.

  • Support the design and management of bilateral indicators to monitor and assess country-to-country relations.

  1. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Support the coordination and alignment of political and diplomatic strategies with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective integration within the institutional framework.

  • Facilitate coordination across organizational units to support implementation of strategic initiatives and institutional priorities.

  1. Committee and Governance Support
  • Support the management of main committees, including preparation of agendas, coordination with stakeholders, organization of meetings, and documentation of decisions and directives.
  • Assist in the communication and follow-up of committee decisions, ensuring timely dissemination and coordination with relevant entities.

  • Support and monitor the work of sub-committees, ensuring implementation of decisions, use of approved templates, and accuracy of information presented to committee chairs and members.

  1. Technical and Operational Support
  • Provide technical and operational support to address implementation challenges and facilitate effective coordination between committees and organizational units.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

4.      Institutional Arrangement

The Strategy Assistant will report to the UNDP Programme Analyst and Head of UNDP strategic partnership office.

Competencies

Core
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
Act with Determination:  LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

Thematic Area Name Definition
Business Direction & Strategy Strategic Thinking Develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.
Business Direction & Strategy System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Business Development Knowledge Facilitation  Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange.
Business Management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals. 
Business Management Communication

Communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience 

Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels
Partnership Management Relationship Management    

Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust, and mutual understanding

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements

Secondary education is required.

University degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Bussiness Adminstarion or related field will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.
Min. years of relevant work experience  Minimum 5 years (with secondary education) or 2 years (with bachelor´s degree) of project management or bussiness administration.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
  • Experience aligning actions and initiatives with long-term institutional and national goals.
  • Experience translating strategic vision into practical, measurable, and results-oriented plans.
  • Experience applying foresight and analytical thinking to anticipate emerging opportunities and risks.

  • Experience building consensus around strategic directions, fostering collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
Required Language(s)  Fluency in Arabic is required.
Professional Certificates NA

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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