Regional Programme and Data Management Associate [Open to Tier 1 & 2 Applicants Only]

Background

The Regional Programme Management Support Unit (RPMSU) at the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub (BRH) plays a central role in supporting the effective management, oversight, quality assurance, compliance, and performance monitoring of the Regional Programme (RP) and Regional Projects throughout the project lifecycle. RPMSU works closely with programme and project teams to ensure that regional initiatives are designed, implemented, monitored, and reported in accordance with UNDP Programme and Project Management (PPM) standards and corporate compliance requirement while promoting high-quality programme implementation and results delivery.

As BRH enters the implementation phase of the Regional Programme 2026–2029, there is an increasing need to strengthen evidence-based management, portfolio oversight, and proactive performance monitoring. At the same time, corporate requirements related to project transparency, data quality, risk management, quality assurance, results reporting, and audit readiness continue to expand, requiring greater consistency and accuracy in project data management and programme monitoring practices.

In responding to these needs, PMSU has led a series of initiatives under the Project Managers Peer Learning Network and the Regional Programme Digitalization and Automation Initiative to strengthen project management practices, improve access to programme management knowledge, and modernize RP monitoring systems. A key milestone of these efforts has been the development of the Regional Programme Performance Dashboard, which provides an integrated platform for monitoring regional programme delivery, pipeline management, portfolio performance, and management analytics through automated data integration and visualization tools.

To ensure sustainability and continuous improvement of these digital solutions, PMSU seeks a Regional Programme and Data Management Associate to support dashboard management, project data quality, transparency compliance, programme and project quality assurance, and regional project risk monitoring. The incumbent will work closely with Regional Project Managers and Programme Teams to strengthen Programme and Project Management and data management practices in corporate systems. The position will also support PMSU Programme Specialists in conducting RP compliance monitoring, programme and project quality assurance reviews, risk management exercises, and annual results reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Regional Programme and Data Management Associate will work under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Management Specialist. On the day-to-day basis, the incumbent will work closely with RBM Specialist and PA Coordinator as well as regional project team members and relevant Project Assistants / Associates to strengthen compliance with Programme and Project Management (PPM) requirements, improve data quality and transparency, support portfolio-level risk and quality reviews, and continuously enhance the effectiveness of the Regional Programme Performance Platform (RP³) as a management and decision-support tool.

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Management Specialist, the Regional Programme and Data Management Associate will support PMSU in strengthening Regional Programme performance monitoring, project quality assurance, compliance oversight, and digitalization initiatives through the management of the Regional Programme Performance Dashboard and related data management systems.

The incumbent will perform the following functions:

A. Regional Programme and Project Database Management and Enhancement

• Serve as the focal point for the day-to-day management and maintenance of the Regional Programme Performance Dashboard;
• Monitor dashboard functionality, data synchronization, accessibility, and user experience to ensure reliable and timely performance reporting;
• Coordinate with ICT teams, data warehouse focal points, dashboard developers, and corporate system administrators to troubleshoot technical issues and improve dashboard functionality;
• Monitor project compliance with mandatory project setup and data management requirements reflected in the corporate Transparency Dashboard;
• Conduct periodic testing, validation, and quality reviews of dashboard data and analytics;
• Develop a set of data management guidelines (data governance) for both physical and electronic data including protocols for data entry, storage, security, and sharing, among others, to ensure data integrity and security;
• Develop a Data Quality Assessment (DQA) plan that sets the standards for data accuracy, consistency, and completeness—setting benchmarks and criteria for evaluating the quality of data;
• Develop data and digital products including, but not limited to, collection tools, dashboards, and reports, that are critical for accountability, transparency, and learning.

B. Regional Programme and Project (RP) Compliance, Risk Management and Quality Assurance

• Support RPMSU in