The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a new opportunity for qualified professionals to apply for the position of Project Analyst (Home-Based) within its Independent Evaluation Office (IEO). The role offers an opportunity to support operational management, financial processes, procurement activities, and administrative coordination for UNDP’s global evaluation programmes.
The full-time position is open to both internal and external applicants and will be based remotely, with the duty station linked to New York, United States. Applications close on 20 July 2026 at 05:59.
The successful candidate will join the Independent Evaluation Office’s Operations Team and contribute to strengthening UNDP’s effectiveness, accountability, and institutional learning through efficient operational support.
Position Overview
The Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) plays a critical role in improving UNDP’s development impact by conducting independent evaluations, establishing evaluation standards, and supporting organisational learning.
The office operates under the guidance of the UNDP Evaluation Policy and the Norms and Standards of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG).
The Project Analyst will provide operational assistance to ensure effective implementation of IEO strategies and annual work plans while supporting administrative, procurement, and financial processes.
Job Details
Key information about the vacancy includes:
- Position: Project Analyst
- Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Office: Independent Evaluation Office
- Location: New York, United States (Home-Based)
- Contract Type: International Personnel Service Agreement (IPSA)
- Grade: IPSA-8
- Contract Duration: One year, with possibility of extension
- Work Schedule: Full-time
- Application Deadline: 20 July 2026
- Required Education: Master’s degree or equivalent
- Required Language: English
- Advantageous Languages: Spanish or French
Main Responsibilities
The Project Analyst will work under the supervision of the Chief of Section, Operations, supporting the efficient delivery of IEO programmes and operational activities.
Key responsibilities include:
Operational and Financial Support
The successful candidate will:
- Support operational processes in compliance with UNDP rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Assist with implementation of the Internal Control Framework.
- Coordinate with finance teams and service clusters to ensure timely payment processing.
- Support preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with invoice processing and payment monitoring.
- Update financial tracking tools and payment distribution records.
- Support travel-related administrative processes.
- Contribute to efficient execution of evaluation activities.
Regional Operations Support
The Project Analyst will contribute to regional operational activities by:
- Supporting financial planning and budget development.
- Assisting with monitoring regional budgets.
- Supporting budget processes within UNDP’s Quantum enterprise resource planning system.
- Reviewing purchase order and non-purchase order invoice issues.
- Preparing financial reports and presentations.
Support to the UN Evaluation Group Secretariat
The role will also involve supporting the UNEG Secretariat through:
- Managing operational requests from UNEG working groups.
- Coordinating procurement and human resource requests.
- Monitoring UNEG budgets and reporting financial updates.
- Supporting payment processing.
- Assisting travel arrangements for UNEG activities.
- Supporting supplier management.
- Conducting data analysis using enterprise resource planning systems.
- Following up on annual contribution agreements.
Administration and Knowledge Sharing
Additional duties include:
- Supporting organisation of IEO events.
- Coordinating office administration activities.
- Supporting procurement and logistical arrangements.
- Organising operational training sessions.
- Sharing lessons learned and best practices.
- Contributing to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet specific education and professional experience requirements.
Candidates should have:
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in:
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- A related field
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline may also be considered if they have at least two years of qualifying professional experience.
Candidates with a Master’s degree are not required to have prior professional experience.
Desired Skills and Competencies
UNDP is seeking candidates with strong operational, analytical, and organisational abilities.
Preferred skills include:
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including:
- Word
- Advanced Excel
- PowerPoint
- Teams
- SharePoint
- Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Knowledge of UNDP administrative and financial procedures.
- Experience supporting international development programmes.
- Experience managing large, time-sensitive projects.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Knowledge of procurement processes.
Core Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Ability to achieve results through effective planning and attention to detail.
- Innovative thinking and practical problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing environments.
- Strong teamwork and partnership-building abilities.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respectful collaboration.
- Ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.
Application and Recruitment Process
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the UNDP recruitment portal before the deadline.
UNDP evaluates candidates based on qualifications, experience, technical skills, and suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates may undergo further assessment before final selection.
The organisation also highlighted that it does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment and advised applicants to remain alert against recruitment scams.
Opportunity to Support Global Development Impact
The Project Analyst position provides an opportunity for professionals with expertise in operations, finance, administration, and project management to contribute to UNDP’s global development mission.
By supporting the Independent Evaluation Office, the successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making across UNDP programmes worldwide.
Qualified professionals with strong operational experience and an interest in international development are encouraged to apply before the 20 July 2026 deadline.
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