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Job Description Job Info Job Identification 37505 Posting Date 10/16/2026, 12:16 PM Apply Before 10/24/2026, 06:59 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Agency UNDP Grade NPSA-7 Vacancy Type National Personnel Service Agreement Practice Area Effectiveness Bureau Regional Bureau for Africa Contract Duration 1 Year with Possibility for extension Education & Work Experience Bachelor’s Degree – 4 year(s) experience OR High School certificate
- 7 year(s) experience Required Languages English and Swahili Job Description Tiered Approach In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby: Tier 0 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026. Tier 1 : Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments Tier 2 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers Tier 3 or no tier [...]
REQUIREMENTS
- ; Draft and edit high-level briefs, speeches, talking points, press releases, media advisories, articles, blogs, human-interest stories, fact sheets, knowledge briefs, newsletters, presentations, infographics and multimedia content; Coordinate content publication and dissemination across websites, social media, email, print and events; support media outreach; and ensure editorial quality, consistent messaging and partner visibility; Monitor digital analytics, media coverage and public engagement to improve communications and advocacy, and maintain an organized repository of content, communication assets and knowledge products; Perform other duties within the functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
- The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
- Institutional Arrangements The Program Associate will be part of UNDP Tanzania’s SDG Finance and Investment Portfolio and will operate under a matrix reporting arrangement.
- The incumbent will report directly to the National Program Coordinator, who will provide day-to-day functional supervision, task assignment, and quality assurance for assigned activities.
- The Head of the Portfolio will provide overall strategic guidance and portfolio-level oversight, ensuring that the incumbent’s broader contribution remains aligned with the Portfolio’s priorities and strategic direction.
- The incumbent will support projects across the Portfolio in accordance with approved workplans and priorities, working closely with relevant UNDP teams, program and project managers, government counterparts, consultants, implementing partners, the private sector, civil society, development partners and other stakeholders.
- Competencies Core Competencies Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pay attention to details, deliver quality work by the deadline; Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements; Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback; Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, [...]
HOW TO APPLY
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