Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the Programme Analyst (Poverty, Socio-Economic Policies and Human Development) is responsible for management of UNDP programme within this thematic/sectorial area and leads the programme unit. The Programme Analyst keeps abreast of political, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio, providing state-of-the art and up-to-date policy advice services on Poverty, Socio Economic Policies and Human Development.

The Programme Analyst supervises and leads programme support staff and coordinates activities of the projects’ staff. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the Environment and Energy Unit, the Strategic Planning Analyst, the Operations team, Programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP programme implementation.

The incumbent advises on public policies administration trends, macro-economic policies, and relevant linkages to UNDP programmes. He/She provides analysis for formulation of strategies and briefings to senior management, maintain a network with colleagues from UNDP, UN Agencies, IFIs, multilateral and bi-lateral donors, government officials and civil society. The incumbent works closely with Government counterparts to implement public policies, macro-economic policy, administration and management strategies, models and methodologies to enhance policy impact and efficiency of public projects and programmes.

In addition, the incumbent will, under the guidance and direct supervision of the DRR, coordinates the development and strengthening of national capacities with inputs from national and international expertise in the elaboration of reports on the topics under his/her responsibility related to poverty reduction, national statistics for human development, social inclusion with emphasis on women, adolescents and youth, knowledge management and capacity development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

• Advice and support to UNDP management on public policies related to poverty reduction, social inclusion, national statistics and related development issues;
• Implementation of programme strategies within his/her portfolio;
• Management and oversight of his/her portfolio;
• Participation with the CO Management in the implementation of resource mobilization strategy;
• Responsible for the follow up of knowledge management and South-South Cooperation portfolio.

Advice and support to UNDP management on public policies related to poverty reduction, social inclusion, national statistics and related development issues:

• Compilation, analysis and interpretation of economic and statistical data, thorough research of the economic and development issues in the country and preparation of top quality analysis and reports.
• Advice on possible areas for UNDP support and/or adjustment of on-going programmes to ensure that UNDP programmes are in line with national priorities and policies.
• Identification of emerging programmatic areas particularly those related to social inclusion projects and knowledge management, specifically for women and youth development.

Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country;
• Preparation of substantive inputs to Common Country Analysis (CCA), United Nation Development Framework (UNDAF), Country Program Document (DPD), Country Program Action Plan (CPAP), annual UNDAF report, Integrated Working Plan, the Result Oriented Annual Report (ROAR) and any other corporative documents;
• Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectorial areas assigned;
• CO business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management.

Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the thematic/sectorial areas assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

• Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results;
• Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s mandate into local policies and interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies;
• Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones;
• Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to Project Approval Committee (PAC), entering project into Atlas, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review. Programme Analyst can perform functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval, participates in recruitment processes for 3 projects;
• Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of National Implementation (NIM) and Direct Implementation (DIM) projects;
• Follow up on audit recommendations. All exceptions are timely reported;
• Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes. Preparation of donor reports.

Participation with the CO Management in the implementation of resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities;
• Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.

Ensures the follow up and provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge management and South-South Cooperation portfolio focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues;
• Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme country policy goals;
• Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks, communities of practice and South-South Cooperation with particular attention to best practices dissemination in the Latin American and Caribbean region.

The key results have an impact on the success of country programme within specific areas of cooperation. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and efficient and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.

Competencies

Building Strategic Partnerships:

• Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues;
• Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches;
• Identifies and communicates opportunities to promote learning and knowledge sharing.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:

• Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position;
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;
• Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals;
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments.

Promoting Organizational Change and Development:

• Researches and documents ‘best practices’ in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system;
• Demonstrates ability to diagnose problems and identifies and communicates processes to support change initiatives;
• Gathers and analyses feedback from staff.

Design And Implementation of Management Systems:

• Maintains information/databases on system design features;
• Develops simple system components.

Client Orientation:

• Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion;
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;
• Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients;
• Actively supports the interests of the client by making choices and setting priorities to meet their needs;
• Anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly.

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management:

• Gathers, analyses and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Managing conflict and capacity to work under pressure (emotional intelligence);
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
• Informed and transparent decision making;
• UNDP Certification programmes within the corporative Learning system.

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.

• Two years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Note:

Please note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed P.11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

Only short-listed qualified candidates will receive an acknowledgement.