UNDP Project Associate – (Cuba): Job Opportunity
UNDP Project Associate
About UNDP Project Associate
Since 2020, the UNDP office in Cuba has been implementing a new cooperation program (CPD), agreed with the Cuban government, outlining priority work areas until 2024. UNDP Project Associate
framework includes productive transformation as one of its key priorities, aligned with the National Program for Sustainable Economic and Social Development to 2030 (PNDES).
UNDP in Cuba is one of the main partners supporting the government at both macro and micro levels in transformational change, innovation, and public-private collaboration with cooperatives and MSMEs. Special attention has been placed on food security, highly prioritized by the Cuban government, and UNDP has been a strong partner in this sector since 2009.
The Productive Transformation Team, under the Governance and Productive Transformation Area, manages projects that contribute to this national priority. The UNDP Project Associate team provides substantive, administrative, logistical, and financial support for project implementation, reporting progress to UNDP management and donors.
Summary of UNDP Project Associate
- Job Identification: 27828
Posting Date: 14/08/2025
Deadline: 09/09/2025
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Cuba
Agency: UNDP
Grade: NPSA-6
Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area: Governance
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Education & Experience: High School Certificate (Bachelor’s preferred)
Languages Required: Spanish, English
UNDP Project Associate Key Responsibilities
1. Support Project Planning & Implementation
- Collect and summarize data for work plans, annual/quarterly budgets, and project proposals.
- Provide comprehensive support for project implementation according to UNDP policies and agreements.
- Ensure delivery quality from consultants and contractors; report findings to supervisors.
- Support gender equality integration in project data collection and reporting.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for events, procurement, recruitment, and coordination.
2. Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
- Maintain collaboration with UN agencies, government, NGOs, academia, and partners.
- Support stakeholder communication and feedback mechanisms.
- Contribute to project visibility and communication tools.
- Explore opportunities for resource mobilization.
3. Financial Execution Support
- Process payments and financial documentation in Quantum.
- Support procurement and reimbursement processes.
- Monitor project financial execution and support audits.
- Provide data for financial analysis and reporting.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Implement project monitoring systems and report progress.
- Collect, analyze, and present data against project goals.
- Organize field visits, workshops, and missions.
- Track risks and propose mitigation actions.
- Prepare donor reports and ensure compliance with UNDP standards.
5. Knowledge Management & Capacity Building
- Support staff training on internal procedures.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and best practices.
- Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
- Prepare materials, workshops, and tools to strengthen capacity.
UNDP Project Associate Required Skills & Experience
- Strong knowledge of project management and procurement processes.
- Minimum 6 years of experience with secondary education, or 3 years with a Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in financial project execution and monitoring.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.
- Experience with EU-funded or UN-implemented projects preferred.
- Knowledge of food security or agro-sector development an asset.
- Strong report writing and analytical skills.
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