Joint Programme Associate – UNDP Sarajevo

About the role

The Joint Programme Associate will support the implementation of the Joint Programme, EU4PEOPLE and EU4 Rule of Law and Equality initiatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Working under the direct supervision of the Joint Programme Manager and the sector leader, the incumbent will ensure high‑quality administrative, financial and coordination processes.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure business processes comply with UNDP regulations and internal control framework, and organise field visits, workshops and training events with partner agencies.
• Maintain and update administrative, personnel and financial records, process financial transactions in the UNDP online Corporate Planning System, and monitor expenditures against the project budget.
• Prepare draft job descriptions, vacancy announcements, interview minutes and contract documentation, and support travel and logistics arrangements.
• Collect, analyse and present information for monitoring and evaluation, compile background data for work plans and annual reports, and support coordination between UNDP and partner UN agencies.

Required profile

• Based in the UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina office in Sarajevo and working under the Joint Programme Manager.
• Demonstrates a client‑focused, quality‑oriented and result‑driven approach.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the UNDP online Corporate Planning System for processing invoices, requisitions and budget revisions.
• Experience in financial monitoring, reporting and maintaining internal expenditure control systems.