Programme Associate, Kigali

General Description of assignment title: Programme Associate Assignment country: Rwanda Duty stations: Kigali Work location: On UN premises Expected start date: 09/12/2026 Duration: 12 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances Sustainable Development Goal: 13. Climate action Host entity: UNDP Modality: Onsite Type: International Volunteer category: Associate UCoS from Apr2026 Work schedule: Full-time Number of Assignments: 1 Details Mission and objectives: The United Nations Development Programme supports Rwanda's development agenda in alignment with Vision 2050, NST2, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, focusing on sustainable and inclusive growth. Its work integrates economic, environmental, and governance solutions to address complex challenges. Key priorities include promoting green and inclusive economic transformation, strengthening transparent and accountable governance, and fostering social cohesion through civic engagement, gender equality, and equitable access to services. Across all interventions, UNDP emphasizes inclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities, while leveraging innovation and digitalization to enhance impact and sustainability. Context: The UN Volunteer will support effective programme implementation, coordination, and monitoring. He/she will contribute to the day-to-day management of projects, ensure compliance with UNDP rules and procedures, facilitate partnerships, and support knowledge management and reporting. The role is critical to ensuring timely delivery of programme results, strengthening operational efficiency, and enhancing the visibility and impact of UNDP's work in sustainable energy, environment, and climate change in Rwanda. Task description: Under the direct supervision of the Programme specialist and head of SEEDCC, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Project Planning and Implementation Support: Assist the team in compiling data for project work plans, drafting budgets, and preparing background materials. Help ensure project business processes are compliant with UNDP procedures. Administrative and Logistical Coordination: Support the organization of project events, workshops, and field missions, including coordinating procurement procedures, managing logistical arrangements, and maintaining project records and files. Monitoring and Reporting Assistance: Help collect and present information for project monitoring against targets. Assist in tracking project expenditures, supporting the preparation of financial reports, and drafting sections of progress reports as guided by the supervisor. Partnership and Communication Support: Assist in maintaining contact lists for partners and stakeholders. Support the team in preparing communication materials and visibility products to highlight project activities and results. Knowledge Management: Contribute to compiling and organizing project knowledge, lessons learned, and tools for dissemination within the team and to relevant partners. During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check‑ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback. Eligibility criteria Age: 18 - 80 Required experience: 1 month Donor priorities: . Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment. Additional eligibility criteria: This assignment is funded by the Government of Korea and therefore specific criteria apply: - Candidates must be Korean nationals. Fluency in Korean is required. - Candidates must be between 22 and 29 years of age at the time of application. - Candidates who have already served as UN Youth Volunteer funded by the Government of Korea are not eligible to apply (former UN University Volunteers are eligible). - Serving UN Volunteers will not be considered for other UN Volunteer assignments until they reach three (3) months before the end of contract date of their current UN Volunteer assignment. This provision applies equally to first and subsequent contracts. - Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the 'Additional remarks' field when filling in the application form. - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 19 July 2026 +++ UN Volunteer entitlement calculator: https://app.unv.org/calculator +++ Assignment requirements Relevant experience: 1 year Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required Required education level: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field Competencies and values: ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒Adaptability and Flexibility ☒Commitment and Motivation ☒Communication ☒Ethics and Values ☒Integrity ☒Planning and Organizing ☒Professionalism ☒Respect for Diversity ☒Working in Teams Skills and experience: Demonstrated interest or experience (up to three years) in: Project Administration & Coordination: Foundational experience or strong interest in project cycle support, including assisting with work plan tracking, basic budget monitoring, and administrative coordination (derived from internships, academic projects, or early-career roles). Logistical & Event Support: Familiarity with organizing logistics for events, capacity-building workshops, meetings, or field missions, including assisting with procurement or travel arrangements. Climate & Environment Sector: A clear, demonstrated passion for sustainable development, climate change adaptation, or environmental protection evidenced through academic coursework, university research, local volunteering, or community initiatives. Data & Record Management: Interest or basic experience in collecting data for monitoring purposes, maintaining project files, and ensuring documentation compliance. Skills in: Organization & Attention to Detail: Strong administrative and organizational skills, with a meticulous approach to handling project documents, routine financial data, and logistical planning. Communication & Drafting: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft clear meeting minutes, routine correspondence, and inputs for project briefs or progress reports. Digital Tools & Systems: High proficiency in standard office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and a strong aptitude for quickly learning project management tools or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (such as UN/UNDP operational systems). Collaborative Teamwork: Ability to work flexibly and supportively within a fast-paced, multi-cultural team, assisting with diverse cross-cutting tasks as they arise. Area(s) of expertise: Administration, Business management, Economics and finance Driving license: - Other information Tags climate action international voluntary services programme implementation programme management project personnel Skills Project Administration Logistical Support Data, Administration and Record Management Drafting and Communication Digital Tools The recruiting organization, UNDP - United Nations Development Programme, has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. Because such positions may remain open, they are listed here until removed from the recruiting organization's website. Click the button below to verify its current status. More Information and Application Details