Technical Programme Support Specialist; Tier 0, 1 & 2

Job Title

Technical Programme Support Specialist

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 indicated:
  All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

The UN Global Disability Fund (UN GDF) Multi-Partner Trust Fund, hosted by UNDP's Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS), supports the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) through country programmes and partnerships with governments, UN entities, and organizations of persons with disabilities. Guided by its Strategic Operational Framework 2025–2030, the Fund currently supports over 40 programmes annually, working closely with UN Country Teams to promote disability-inclusive development.

Through its Catalyst Hub, the Fund also provides technical support, knowledge resources, and expertise to UN Country Teams and partners to strengthen disability inclusion in policies and programmes. The GDF operates within UNDP corporate systems and procedures; all programme, financial and operational processes are inline with and follow UNDP policies.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Technical Hub Coordinator, the Technical Programme Support Specialist will be responsible for coordinating capacity-building and technical support to country programmes, with a particular focus on three of the Fund's priority thematic areas:
Urban Development, Climate Change, and Health Equity. The incumbent will ensure quality assurance of programme processes and provide technical guidance to validate outputs related to knowledge generation and capacity-building activities. The Specialist will also regularly report to the Technical Hub Coordinator on emerging technical and capacity gaps at the programme level and propose targeted solutions to address them.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.) Provide technical support to programme design and implementation

• Support UN Country Teams and partners in the design and implementation of UN GDF programmes, ensuring alignment with CRPD principles and UN GDF standards.
• Provide technical inputs during programme design, inception phases, and implementation of joint programmes.
• Participate in regular programme check-ins to ensure activities are implemented according to UN GDF standards.
• Identify technical gaps in programme implementation and propose targeted solutions.
• Liaise with UN GDF member entities and thematic focal points to strengthen technical coherence across programmes.

2.) Strengthen partner capacity and coordinate capacity-building initiatives

• Coordinate capacity-building activities for programme partners, UN entities, and organizations of persons with disabilities.
• Coordinate induction trainings during programme inception phases, including orientation webinars and guidance sessions.
• Develop and update training materials, ensuring translation and accessibility standards.
• Identify capacity gaps across countries and organize thematic webinars and training sessions with relevant experts.
• Contribute learning resources and materials to UN GDF training and knowledge platforms.

3.) Monitor programme implementation and ensure quality assurance

• Support monitoring of programme implementation and promote the application of UN GDF quality assurance standards.
• Monitor programme implementation to ensure compliance with UN GDF standards and cross-cutting approaches.
• Provide guidance to programmes on participatory…