Project Analyst

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:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

UNDP Montenegro has a longstanding partnership with the Government of Montenegro in advancing digital transformation, focusing on digital government infrastructure, e-services, interoperability, institutional capacities and digital skills. This support is aligned with national priorities and Montenegro’s EU accession process, helping institutions strengthen their ability to meet evolving EU standards and deliver more efficient, accessible and citizen-centred public services. A particular focus has been placed on using digital technologies to make public services more accessible, efficient and responsive to the needs of general population. UNDP has supported the development of key digital government infrastructure, as well as the development of increasingly sophisticated electronic services. These interventions aim to improve interoperability across public administration, shorten administrative procedures, reduce administrative burdens and enable faster and more user-centred delivery of public services.

Digital transformation is increasingly important to Montenegro’s EU accession, supporting stronger interoperability, data management, transparency and institutional efficiency. Within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this is particularly relevant to the continued modernisation of the national visa issuance system. Alignment with the EU visa and Schengen acquis requires not only procedural and policy adjustments, but also secure, interoperable and sustainable digital systems and the institutional capacity to manage evolving technical requirements.

Building on its cooperation with the Ministry, UNDP will support the modernisation of the Montenegro Visa Information System and the related technical infrastructure. The intervention will combine system development, infrastructure upgrades, capacity building, training and technical assistance ensuring continuity of services while strengthening the Ministry’s readiness to respond to future EU requirements.