UNDP Jobs - 47786- Programme Analyst - UNDP (Aden Sub-Office)

Programme Analyst - UNDP (Aden Sub-Office)

Location :

Aden, YEMEN

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

30-Jul-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-B

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Yemen is recovering conflict and displacement and undergoes a profound political and administrative transitions. Aden is a strategic hub for southern regions and has been a center to deliver UN humanitarian relief and post-crises recovery in the southern Governorates.As humanitarian assistance moves towards resilience and development and as Yemen will be transitioning into a federal state over the next few years, UNDP strengthen its programmes and intends to support regions under the federal structure through area-based programmes, including in the southern Governorates.

Aden sub-office enables coherent management of UNDP project staff and assets as well as inter-project coordination and synergy. Support to programmes from a decentralized structure in the South helps respond to particular regional challenges, alleviate operational and programmatic difficulties and ensure coordinated, timely and effective implementation of programmes.

Aden sub-office also facilitates UNDP contacts with local government, liaises with citizens and identify specific concerns and vulnerabilities in the South, as well as improve coordination of UN and I/NGOs interventions in the region, and among others deliver on UNDP’s facilitation role on Early Recovery Coordination through leadership of the sub-national early recovery cluster.

Aden sub-office is led by a head of office reporting to UNDP Yemen Country Office management.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Analyst will work under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Aden Sub-Office:

Monitor developments and analyze political, economical and social trends in or with impact for the Southern Governorates;
Build a strong relationship with local partners and UNDP target groups;
Maintain regular liaison with UNDP project teams and monitor progress of UNDP activities in the Southern Governorates and prepare corresponding communication material in Arabic and in English;
Maintain up-to-date stock of visibility material, including project factsheets, up-to-date presentations at Aden the Sub-Office;
Organize and prepare meetings for the sub-office with all involved parties (government, UN system, technical partners, civil society, private sectors, youth organizations, etc.);
Take meeting notes and provide minutes of meetings;
Provide translation of short documents, letters, presentations, interpretation during meetings when necessary;
Supervise good planning and functioning for Aden Sub-Office, in coordination with Administrative and Finance staff, including through maintaining and sharing calendar of events, visiting missions, etc.;
Represent and deputize the Head of Sub-Office when needed;
Assist with the preparation and coordination of Sub-Office related events/activities;
Ensure security compliance of sub-office and personnel in coordination with the UNDP Security Unit in Sana’a and UN Department of Safety and Security;
Support the recruitment of project staff when needed;
Document and disseminate information on best practices, lesson learned and success stories;
Analyze and consolidate data and prepare presentation and progress reports;
Perform any other tasks as required.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office.

Functional Competencies:

Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
Excellent partnership building, communication and management skills to work with government institutions, NGOs, and development partners;
Ability to identify problems, recommend and advocate for solutions and implement them appropriately;
Proficiency in computer software application, report preparation, and data management;
Hardworking, committed, self- motivated person with excellent communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills Attention to details.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Hold a Masters degree in development, political affairs, economics or any other relevant field.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of proven and solid development experience;
Professional experience with UN agencies or other international organizations in southern Yemen would be an asset;
Good experience in information management, drafting and editing in Arabic and English
Good experience in management, organization and liaison with senior officials.

Language:

Fluency in English and Arabic is required.