UNDP Jobs - 59638- Programme Analyst (Open to Samoan Nationals Only)

Programme Analyst (Open to Samoan Nationals Only)

Location :

Apia, SAMOA

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

05-Oct-2015

Application Deadline :

16-Sep-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-A

Duration of Initial Contract :

Initial 1 year contract

Languages Required :

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

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the ARR(P) or Programme Manager, the Programme Analyst analyzes financial and economic trends in the project portfolio of the office, and participates in the formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within a portfolio.

The Programme Analyst will coordinate the programme associates in the office. S/he will work closely with the colleagues in the country and regional office, with other UN Agencies, and UNDP HQs staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Conduct review of donor proposals within the practice area specialization assigned;
Work closely with the operations manager and the deputy resident representative to ensure best possible strategic management of the environment programme, with specific focus on administrative and financial matters.

Participates in effective management of the CO programme within the practice area specialization assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

Design and formulation of some parts of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions;
Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to PAC), finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review. Programme Analyst performs functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval (if authorized by SM), participates in recruitment processes for projects;
Effective participation in audit of National Implementation Modality (NIM) projects;
Preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting.

Ensures the management of projects’ budgets and organization and functioning of the optimal cost-recovery system focusing on achievement of the following results:

Elaboration of proposals for planning of financial resources of the CO, preparation of reports containing analysis of the financial situation;
Preparation and monitoring of budgets; regular analysis and reporting on the budget approvals and the delivery situation;
Establishment of projects’ budgets preparation/modification monitoring system, control of budgetary status versus authorized spending limits (ASL) and budgets delivery levels;
Implementation of the control mechanism for projects through monitoring budgets preparation and modifications, budgetary status versus ASL, follow up with HQs on ASL for projects, maintenance of the General Ledger.

Provides top quality advisory services to the Government and ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues;
Professional growth through active learning.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda:

Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate.

Results-Based Programme Development and Management:

Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work;
Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration;
Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation.

Building Strategic Partnerships:

Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues;
Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders.

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches:

Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things.

Resource Mobilization (Field Duty Stations):

Analyzes information/databases on potential and actual donors.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things.

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;
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.

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals:

Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences.

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.

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;
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
Informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor or Master degree in finance, economics, political or social sciences or related field;
Prince2 training and certification, RMG.

Experience:

Master’s degree without work experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems.

Language:

Fluency in English verbal and written is a requirement;
Fluency in Samoan is a strong asset.

Note:

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.