About the opportunity
The Spotlight Initiative is a global partnership between the United Nations and the European Union to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. In Liberia, Spotlight Initiative 2.0 builds on lessons from the first phase to consolidate achievements and address the root causes of sexual and gender-based violence, harmful practices, and violations of women’s rights. To support this multi-stakeholder programme, the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office has established a Programme Coordination and Management Unit. The Programme Associate will provide essential administrative, logistical, reporting, and coordination support to the Spotlight team and participating UN organizations.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary package corresponding to the National Personnel Service Agreement grade NPSA-6.
- One-year contract duration with the possibility for extension.
- Opportunity to work within a prominent UN-EU joint initiative focused on gender equality and human rights.
- Professional development and engagement within a multi-stakeholder international development environment.
Who can apply?
- Secondary education with a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in providing programme support, coordinating activities, and maintaining programme documentation.
- Proven experience in programme monitoring and reporting, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management.
- Sound experience supporting gender equality, women's empowerment, gender-based violence prevention and response, or human rights programmes is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Required documents
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
- Completed application form including educational and professional background details
When to apply
- Date posted: 2026-10-20
- Application deadline: 2026-11-03
How to apply
- Access the official Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal via the provided application link.
- Review the tiered eligibility criteria to ensure compliance with the application requirements.
- Complete the online application form and submit your CV and required information before the deadline.
Additional information
- This position is advertised under a tiered approach; applicants must ensure they satisfy the relevant tier eligibility.
- UNDP does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Selected candidates will be subject to background checks regarding standards against sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority.
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 background in administrative or programme support within development contexts, particularly on gender equality or human rights.
- Experience with donor-funded programmes, especially EU-backed initiatives or UN systems.
- Solid organizational skills with proven capabilities in managing meetings, drafting reports, and maintaining knowledge repositories.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is offered on a 1-year renewable contract, which represents fixed-term national project personnel employment rather than a permanent civil service post.
- Relocation to or current residence in Monrovia, Liberia is required since the position is based locally.
- Applicants must carefully verify their eligibility under the specific recruitment tiers outlined by UNDP.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for administrative and programme professionals aiming to strengthen their career within United Nations agencies, international development, and human rights advocacy, specifically contributing to large-scale gender-based violence elimination initiatives.
Our take
Candidates with several years of programme support experience in Liberia, particularly those with a background in gender equality and multi-stakeholder coordination, should seriously consider applying before the November 3, 2026 deadline.
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