About the opportunity
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Grants Officer for the EU-Philippines Green Economy Programme (EU-GEPP) SO2 Green LGUs project in Manila, Philippines. The project supports local government units in their transition toward a green and circular economy, focusing on reducing waste, promoting sustainable consumption, and encouraging renewable energy. Under the direct supervision of the Management Specialist (planning) and guidance of project management, the Grants Officer will coordinate and manage the grants component, co-design and launch grant calls, conduct due diligence, monitor grantee implementation, lead capacity-building initiatives, and contribute to knowledge management and donor reporting.
Salary and benefits
- National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA) contract at grade NPSA-8
- Full-time employment for an initial contract duration of 1 year
- Opportunity to work directly on high-impact climate change mitigation, circular economy, and green development initiatives with the UN and the European Union
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, Land Use Planning or Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, or a related field (applicants with a Master's degree do not require prior professional work experience)
- Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the aforementioned fields combined with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and/or hands-on experience in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects
- Fluency in English and Filipino (required)
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Completed application form via the UNDP Oracle Recruiting platform
When to apply
- Date posted: November 2, 2026
- Application deadline: November 17, 2026 at 04:59 UTC
How to apply
- Access the official UNDP Candidate Experience portal via the provided vacancy link
- Review eligibility requirements and any applicable applicant tier guidelines
- Submit your online application including an updated CV before the deadline of November 17, 2026
Additional information
- This vacancy is advertised under a tiered approach; please review your eligibility status regarding internal and external candidate tiers before applying.
- UNDP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
- The position is based in Manila, Philippines, under a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-8) contract.
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…
- Ideal for professionals with a Master's degree or early-career background in environmental management, public administration, or development studies looking to enter the UN system.
- Well-suited for candidates with direct experience in grants management, project monitoring, or circular economy initiatives in the Philippines.
- A strong match for bilingual candidates fluent in English and Filipino who want to contribute to sustainability policy and local government capacity building.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is offered as a 1-year fixed-term National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-8), which is a temporary contract arrangement rather than a permanent staff position.
- Applicants must already be eligible to work in the Philippines or based in Manila where the role is hosted, as relocation support is not specified.
- Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree must explicitly demonstrate at least two years of qualifying professional experience to meet minimum screening criteria.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain substantive international organization experience within UNDP, managing climate and circular economy grants that directly influence local government policy and community-level sustainability in the Philippines.
Our take
Qualified candidates with a background in development project management, environmental policy, or grants administration who are interested in sustainability and local governance in the Philippines should apply before the November 17, 2026 deadline.
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