National Project Assistant
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
UNDP is hiring a National Project Assistant in Riyadh to support project operations, administrative processes, and documentation. The role requires experience in administrative or project support, knowledge of working with Saudi government entities, and fluency in English and Arabic.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Provide daily support on timely execution of project approved work plans
- Assist in monitoring the progress throughout the project cycle
- Assist the National Project Officer in coordinating the exchange of information among programme partners
- Provide required support in organizing/conducting project activities
- Provision of administrative services to meetings, seminars, and workshops
- Efficient travel arrangements provided for the team as required
- Maintain records on assets management and prepare asset reports
- Support in travel and logistics arrangements, as needed
- Initiate routine correspondence relating to the implementation of the project and drafting of official documents
- Support in organizing meetings, workshops, and conferences
- Draft meeting minutes, translate and interpret them from Arabic into English and vice versa
- Support other programme related activities as required
Requirements
- Secondary education is required; University Degree (Bachelor’s) in Project Management, Business, Public Administration, International Affairs, Law, or equivalent is desirable but not required
- Minimum of 5 years (with high school diploma) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible administrative or project experience
- Experience in research, analytical and reporting activities in projects
- Knowledge & experience in working with governmental entities in Saudi Arabia
- Excellent computer literacy (MS Office; Windows XP, Internet)
- Excellent communications, report writing and analytical skills/experience
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required
Full Job Posting
Background
- The primary role of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to support country led efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Saudi Arabia is witnessing economic prosperity and progress in all domains of socio economic development.
- The partnership between UNDP and Saudi Arabia covers vital sectors and areas contributing to the needs of Saudi society.
Scope of Work
- Assist with organizing operational and administrative processes for project needs.
- Provide daily support on timely execution of project approved work plans.
- Assist in monitoring the progress throughout the project cycle.
- Assist the National Project Officer in coordinating the exchange of information among programme partners.
- Provide required support in organizing/conducting project activities.
- Provision of administrative services to meetings, seminars, and workshops.
- Efficient travel arrangements provided for the team as required.
- Maintain records on assets management and prepare asset reports.
- Support in travel and logistics arrangements, as needed.
- Initiate routine correspondence relating to the implementation of the project and drafting of official documents.
- Support in organizing meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- Draft meeting minutes, translate and interpret them from Arabic into English and vice versa.
Required Skills and Experience
- Secondary education is required; University Degree (Bachelor’s) in Project Management, Business, Public Administration, International Affairs, Law, or equivalent field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
- Minimum of 5 years (with high school diploma) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible administrative or project experience is required.
- Experience in research, analytical and reporting activities in projects.
- Knowledge & experience in working with governmental entities in Saudi Arabia.
- Excellent computer literacy (MS Office; Windows XP, Internet).
- Excellent communications, report writing and analytical skills/experience.
- Proven Knowledge of project cycle management in the public or private sector or international organizations is desirable.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required.
Institutional Arrangement
- The National Project Assistant will report to the UNDP Project Officer and consult on a regular basis with the National Project Manager (NPM).
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at United Nations Development Programme
National Programme Associate
Riyadh, KSA
UNDP Saudi Arabia seeks a National Programme Associate to support programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The role requires strong organizational skills, experience with project management, and flu
National Programme Associate
الرياض, KSA
UNDP Saudi Arabia seeks a National Programme Associate to support programme implementation, monitoring, and operational coordination. The role requires 4-7 years of experience in administrative or programme management, f
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Air Navigation Services Expert
الرياض, KSA
The United Nations Development Programme seeks an AAM Air Navigation Services Expert to conduct studies and analyses for integrating AAM systems into air-traffic management networks. The role involves developing technica
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vertiports Expert
الرياض, KSA
The United Nations Development Programme seeks an AAM Vertiports Expert to evaluate and review standards for vertiport infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements. The role involves studying
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Flight Operations Expert
الرياض, KSA
The United Nations Development Programme seeks an AAM Flight Operations Expert to conduct analyses and develop operational frameworks for AAM flight operations, including evaluating operating procedures, safety standards
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Airworthiness Expert
الرياض, KSA
The United Nations Development Programme seeks an AAM Airworthiness Expert to lead technical studies and certification for Advanced Air Mobility aircraft. The role involves evaluating engineering standards, reviewing des
Programme Associate - 2 positions (Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants)
Riyadh, KSA
UNDP seeks a Programme Associate in Riyadh to support programme management, partnerships, and knowledge building for sustainable development projects. The role involves project oversight, financial tracking, and collabor
National Project Assistant
Riyadh, KSA
UNDP is hiring a National Project Assistant in Riyadh to support project management, administrative processes, and coordination with government entities. The role requires secondary education or a bachelor's degree, 2-5
National Programme Associate
Riyadh, KSA
National Programme Associate
الرياض, KSA
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Air Navigation Services Expert
الرياض, KSA
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vertiports Expert
الرياض, KSA
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Flight Operations Expert
الرياض, KSA
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Airworthiness Expert
الرياض, KSA
Programme Associate - 2 positions (Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants)
Riyadh, KSA
National Project Assistant
Riyadh, KSA