Project Associate (Asociado/a de Proyecto)

UN Development Programme - UNDP Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean

Staff Closes 03 Aug 2026 2 days left

Overview

The Project Associate will support the strengthening of the INADEH Project Office management, contributing to the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of institutional projects.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables with a project plan.
  • Collaborate in defining project requirements.
  • Monitor project implementation, ensuring completion within time and budget.
  • Support in managing changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
  • Coordinate and monitor project activity execution.
  • Assist in addressing project management issues.
  • Prepare reports for completed, ongoing, and upcoming projects.
  • Document and generate reports on project action results.
  • Inform the Project Manager about potential changes in project management.
  • Collect lessons learned during project execution.
  • Ensure technical and financial documentation is organized and accessible.
  • Support in identifying improvements in project management.
  • Support knowledge creation, sharing, and capacity building for the project.
  • Participate in training and organize information sessions.
  • Provide support for capacity building activities.
  • Support dissemination and exchange of relevant data and lessons learned.
  • Stay updated on best practices related to the assigned project.
  • Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
  • Support the collection and systematization of project knowledge, products, and tools.
  • Perform other functions within their profile and technical competencies as deemed necessary.
Required Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree OR High School certificate- 3 year(s) experience.
  • Experience in managing Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint), Zoom, and training platforms.
  • Experience in administrative and financial management of infrastructure projects, in the private and/or public sector.
  • Specific experience as an Infrastructure Project Associate or Coordinator or similar role.
  • Experience in writing technical and/or executive reports.
  • Experience in handling and negotiating with clients and contractors/suppliers.
  • Experience in using Microsoft Project or other project management software.
  • Experience working with multilateral organizations.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree OR High School certificate.
  • Highly valued, postgraduate studies or master's degree in Administration, Finance, Project Management, or related fields.
  • Highly valued, certifications in Project Management or Project Management.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in Spanish is a requirement.
Languages Preferred
Basic understanding of English is highly valued.
Contract Duration
1 Year with Possibility for extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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