Programme Associate [Ouvert aux candidats de Niveaux 1 & 2], Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe

## Programme Associate [Ouvert aux candidats de Niveaux 1 & 2], Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe - Organization:UNDP - United Nations Development Programme - Country:São Tomé and Principe - Office:PNUD à São Tomé et Príncipe 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. 2. Office/Unit/Project Description UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. UNDP is the leading United Nations organization in fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in São Tomé and Príncipe supports the Government in advancing sustainable development pathways that address poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), the country faces structural vulnerabilities linked to its size, remoteness, and exposure to external shocks, particularly climate change and environmental degradation. At the same time, São Tomé and Príncipe is endowed with exceptional natural capital, hosting rich terrestrial and marine biodiversity and functioning as a net carbon sink. The country's global environmental significance is further reflected in its designation as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the recognition of its traditional cocoa production system as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS/SIPAM), highlighting the intrinsic link between biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and cultural heritage. UNDP works in close partnership with national institutions, civil society, and development partners to strengthen capacities, mobilize resources, and deliver integrated solutions aligned with national priorities and global commitments. Within this framework, the Climate and Nature portfolio constitutes a core pillar of UNDP's programme, focusing on supporting the implementation of the country's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), advancing climate resilience, and promoting the sustainable management of natural resources. The portfolio encompasses a growing pipeline of projects addressing climate mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, disaster risk reduction, and the transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy. Key areas of intervention include strengthening climate governance systems—such as transparency, monitoring and reporting—supporting national adaptation planning and implementation, enhancing resilience to climate-related risks (including flooding and water insecurity), and advancing nature-based solutions and biodiversity finance mechanisms. UNDP's interventions are characterized by an integrated, cross-sectoral approach that combines policy advisory, institutional capacity development, and on-the-ground implementation. The portfolio places strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement—working closely with government entities, local communities, private sector actors, and development partners—and ensures that climate and environmental actions are inclusive, gender-responsive, and aligned with broader socio-economic priorities, including the promotion of green and blue economy opportunities. As the portfolio continues to expand in scope and complexity, there is a growing need for strengthened programme management and coordination capacity to ensure effective delivery, monitoring, and reporting across multiple projects and funding streams. Ensure effective management and implementation of programme/project strategies and policies and adapt processes and procedures - Compile and summarize information and data for the formulation of projects work plans, draft annual/quarterly budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements, and on other specific project related topics or issues. - Provide comprehensive support in all aspects of projects implementation in accordance with the project documents, annual work plans and other agreements between UNDP and responsible partners. Ensure quality of delivery by consultants, beneficiaries, and contracted companies; and communicate findings to the supervisor. - Ensure compliance of projects business processes with UNDP Project Operational Policies and Procedures (POPP) and UNDP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). When necessary, provide guidance to projects staff on business processes, administrative and other requirements and procedures. - Support mainstreaming gender equality in the projects implementation, including in data collection and compilation. Prepare gender equality background materials for use in discussions, briefings, and correspondence. - Provide administrative and logistical support to ensure successful program delivery that includes organizing/coordinating project events and selecting appropriate venues, coordinating projects procurement procedures, maintaining projects records and files, recruiting project team members, and supporting contracting activities. Support implementation of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies . - Establish and maintain contacts and cooperation with the relevant UN Agencies, government institutions, NGOs, tertiary institutions, partners, and other relevant stakeholders. Provide support in updating the database of the relevant public and development partners, and other stakeholders who are counterparts for the project. - Ensure regular communication and coordination with partners, project counterparts, stakeholders, and beneficiaries; and develop and maintain effective mechanisms for integrating and responding to their feedback and insight. - Support creation of high quality information and visibility of the project activities among the stakeholders; and ensure careful selection of communication tools and tailoring the messages to take into account the overall socio-political and development context in host countries. - Undertake horizon scanning and explore opportunities for resource mobilization in consultation with direct supervisor. Actively provide support to the effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on progress of program implementation. - Support implementation of the project monitoring system in alignment with its Monitoring and Evaluation framework to ensure effective information sharing, provision of feedback, and elaboration of high-quality progress reports. - Collect, analyze and present information for monitoring and evaluation of project implementation against project targets as well as for audit purposes. Identify gaps in implementation and provide support in bridging those gaps in consultation with supervisor and partner