Software Engineer
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.
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:
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.
The GDF adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, GDF personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Posted July 24, 2026