About the opportunity
The UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development (GC-TISD) operates within UNDP’s Digital, AI and Innovation (DAI) Hub in Singapore. It leverages technology, policy, and innovation to address complex global challenges by connecting policymakers, private sector actors, academia, and thought leaders. UNDP is looking for a Senior Programme Advisor to provide operational oversight, technical analysis, and strategic engagement support. Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer and the Head of Global Partnerships and Engagement, the advisor will help scale impact through multi-disciplinary coalitions, focusing on digital foundations, cyber resilience, trustworthy AI, and sustainability innovation.
Salary and benefits
- International Personnel Service Agreement (IPSA-12 contract) with competitive remuneration package.
- Opportunity to lead global digital transformation and innovation initiatives within the United Nations system.
- Direct engagement with Singaporean and international digital, AI, and technology ecosystems.
- Collaborative work environment in a multicultural global policy network.
Who can apply?
- Open to Tier 0, 1, and 2 applicants as defined by UNDP's internal tiered mobility and staffing retention approach.
- Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Public Policy, International Development, Digital Policy, Computer Science, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
- Alternatively, a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the same fields combined with a minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in programme coordination and knowledge management within international or multilateral organizations.
- Proven track record of substantive experience engaging with the Singaporean digital, AI, and innovation ecosystem.
- Strong experience in building partnerships and facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration with the private sector, government, and academia.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.
Required documents
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- Completed application form via the online recruitment portal
- Proof of academic qualifications (degrees and transcripts)
When to apply
- Applications opened on October 26, 2026.
- Explicit closing date is November 10, 2026, at 04:59 UTC.
How to apply
- Access the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal.
- Review eligibility criteria based on the tiered application approach.
- Complete the online application profile and submit your CV along with supporting qualification details before the deadline.
Additional information
- Contract duration is for 1 year with possibilities of extension.
- The position is based in Singapore at the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development.
- UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority, and all selected candidates undergo rigorous background checks.
- UNDP never charges a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Extensive professional background spanning over a decade in digital policy, technology for development, or international affairs.
- Established professional network or familiarity with the Singaporean technology, AI, and innovation landscape.
- Strong track record in resource mobilization, partnership brokering, and high-level stakeholder engagement.
- Desire to apply digital systems thinking and AI thought leadership directly to sustainable development goals within the UN system.
What should you think carefully about?
- Strict eligibility constraints restrict applications to specific internal candidate tiers outlined in the posting.
- The role requires physical presence in Singapore with no mobility provisions included in this specific contract assignment.
- High-level leadership and operational responsibilities demand extensive multi-stakeholder coordination and rigorous milestone tracking.
- Fixed-term contract duration of one year requires careful consideration of medium-term career planning.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers a high-impact platform for senior professionals aiming to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and global public policy. Working within the UNDP DAI Hub allows experts to shape international frameworks for artificial intelligence and cyber resilience while embedding themselves within Asia's leading innovation ecosystem in Singapore.
Our take
Highly suitable for seasoned international development and digital policy experts with extensive experience in the Singaporean innovation ecosystem who meet the specific internal tier requirements. Candidates without the requisite leadership tenure or outside the designated applicant tiers should look for open-tier opportunities instead.
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