About the opportunity
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain is seeking a Programme Associate under a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-6). Operating within a high-income, net-contributing country context, UNDP Bahrain focuses on economic prosperity, effective governance, and environmental sustainability in alignment with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the UNSDCF 2025–2029. The incumbent will work within the Programme Unit to support the formulation and implementation of programme strategies, manage operational and financial aspects of projects in the ERP system, track resource mobilization, and facilitate knowledge sharing.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive monthly remuneration under the National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-6) grade
- One-year contract duration with the possibility of extension
- Opportunity to work within a multi-sectoral UN environment supporting national development priorities
Who can apply?
- Open to all applicants meeting the educational and experience requirements
- Secondary education with at least 6 years of relevant progressively responsible administrative, management, or programme experience, OR a university Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, or related fields with at least 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP
- Fluency in English and the national language (Arabic) is required
Required documents
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Completed application form including relevant educational and professional background details
When to apply
- Date posted: October 5, 2026
- Explicit closing date: October 20, 2026 (03:59 UTC)
How to apply
- Review the vacancy announcement and ensure eligibility criteria are met
- Submit your application through the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal by the stated deadline
Additional information
- Prior experience working with UN or international agencies supporting economic prosperity and environment is highly desirable.
- Experience in supporting the management of development projects, quality assurance dashboards, and document review is desirable.
- UNDP does not charge 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…
- Strong fit for administrative and programme professionals with 3 to 6 years of experience in development projects or financial management systems.
- Ideal for candidates fluent in both English and Arabic who possess advanced ERP or web-based management system skills.
- A compelling opportunity for professionals looking to contribute to high-impact sustainable development initiatives within the UN system.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is offered as a one-year fixed contract with the possibility of extension rather than a permanent staff appointment.
- Applicants must already possess fluency in both English and Arabic as a mandatory communication requirement.
- The application window is relatively short, closing on October 20, 2026.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits professionals seeking to build a career within international organizations, providing hands-on experience in programme management, financial tracking, and partnership support within a strategic UN Country Office.
Our take
Candidates with relevant administrative or programme experience who meet the language and technical requirements should seriously consider applying before the October 20, 2026 deadline.
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