Programme Associate – Anti-Corruption

About the role

The Programme Associate will support the PNG Anti-Corruption Project by assisting the Chief Technical Advisor in day‑to‑day activities, documentation, and stakeholder coordination. This full‑time, onsite position is based at UN premises in Port Moresby.

Key responsibilities

• Provide substantive inputs to promote ratification and implementation of the National Anti‑Corruption Plan of Action (NACPA) and UNCAC.
• Assist in monitoring best practices, methodologies and programmes related to NACPA and UNCAC.
• Organise and deliver specialised technical workshops, trainings and events, preparing all related materials.
• Apply Results‑Based Management tools, set management targets and monitor achievement of results.
• Prepare and support administrative and substantive reporting for the project.
• Foster collaboration with national authorities, inter‑governmental and non‑governmental organisations.
• Mainstream gender equality across project activities and support related empowerment programmes.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of progressively responsible professional experience in legal or related fields at national or international level.
• Familiarity with United Nations systems or other international development organisations.
• Fluent in English and Tok Pisin, both oral and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, social sciences or humanities.

Required skills

• Excellent oral and written communication, drafting and reporting abilities.
• Strong document production, editing and formatting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet tools.
• Experience with database management and office technology equipment.