Programme Associate - Local Development and Financing
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Morocco supports national development priorities aligned with the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. Its work focuses on inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development, strengthening governance, and advancing social inclusion, climate action, and green/digital transitions. The Country Programme Document 2023-2027 prioritizes inclusive economic transformation, social protection, and governance, resilience, and local development, with a significant emphasis on local development and financing challenges.
Job Purpose
This role supports UNDP Morocco's efforts to address territorial disparities and strengthen local development financing. The Programme Associate will contribute to analyzing financing sources, identifying gaps, and supporting the implementation of the Integrated Local Financing Framework (ILFF). This involves assisting local authorities and territorial actors in mobilizing and aligning diverse public, private, and development financing to meet local development priorities. The position aims to enhance the capacity of territories to translate strategies into concrete, sustainable investments, thereby fostering inclusive and integrated territorial development.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative and Programme Analyst, the UN Volunteer will support the analysis of local development financing by collecting and organizing data on various funding sources at national, regional, and local levels. This includes mapping public resources, development partner funding, and private financing, and analyzing funding gaps and constraints. The role also involves supporting the implementation of the Integrated Local Financing Framework (ILFF) by contributing to local needs assessments, identifying financing actors, and analyzing the alignment between territorial priorities and funding sources. A work plan will be established within the first month.
Work Experience
A minimum of one month of relevant experience is required. Demonstrated interest or experience in local development, territorial governance, economics, finance, sustainable financing, or development planning is beneficial. Prior volunteer experience or cross-cultural exposure is highly regarded. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, building trust, client orientation, commitment to learning, communication, creativity, ethics, integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Technical skills involve research and analysis of local development and financing issues, basic economic/financial analysis, data collection and visualization, and report preparation. Familiarity with local development concepts and MS Office is important.