Project Associate

The Project Associate supports the implementation of Global Fund-supported project activities under the UNDP Project on HIV/AIDS in Iran. The role involves project planning, coordination, operational support, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, administrative support, and knowledge management to ensure high-quality project performance and achievement of intended results.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of effective project planning and implementation by collecting, analyzing, and presenting background information needed for the mobilization of project inputs.
• Provide effective operational support to the day-to-day activities undertaken by the designated Sub-Recipient (SR), ensuring consistency with the project work plan and the policies and procedures of the Government of I.R. Iran, UNDP, and the Global Fund.
• Assist in coordinating between Global Fund-supported activities and those assigned by the National Strategic Plan (NSP) to support alignment, under the guidance of the supervisors.
• Assist in updating the project work plan on a quarterly or annual basis as needed, in collaboration with the project team and under the guidance of supervisors.
• Provide operational support for the procurement of goods and services, including assisting in the preparation of Terms of Reference (TOR)/Specifications and supporting selection procedures.
• Assist in monitoring the distribution and inventory of procured items to ensure essential supplies are available at service delivery points.
• Organize and support regular and ad hoc technical meetings, workshops, and other events with implementing partners.
• Support the monitoring of the project work-plan, both substantially and financially; analyze progress and provide the project team with recommendations for follow-up actions.
• Support monitoring and reporting on project progress by assisting in the preparation and submission of timely and accurate progress reports as required by the SR, the Global Fund, and UNDP.
• Participate in monitoring activities, including field visits, and report on findings.
• Conduct follow-up to ensure recommendations from monitoring activities are implemented.
• Provide administrative support as required, such as preparing agendas and minutes of meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of strategic documents, such as national plans, communication/M&E plans, and Global Fund proposals.
• Assist in identifying and documenting lessons learned and best practices that are generated from the project.
• Perform other related duties within the functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office.

Requirements

• Secondary education is required.
• A university degree (bachelor’s degree) in Social Sciences, Project Management, Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health and Addiction, or relevant related field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
• A minimum of 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible, hands-on experience in supporting the coordination, implementation, or monitoring and evaluation of development projects at the national or international level.
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web-based management systems.
• Experience in working, liaising, and collaborating with UN agencies, governments, NGOs, civil society organizations, and public international organization is desirable.
• Familiarity with risk management principles in project implementation is desirable.
• Experience working with Welfare Organization activities, particularly in the context of health interventions, HIV programming, or addiction control is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and produce clear, comprehensive reports is desirable.
• Experience in procurement management is desirable.
• Fluency in Farsi and English is required.

Skills

• Project Coordination
• Project Implementation
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Procurement Management
• Risk Management
• Office Applications
• Web-based Management Systems
• Stakeholder Liaison
• Health Program Support
• HIV Programming
• Addiction Control
• Administrative Support
• Knowledge Management

Languages

Farsi, English