UNDP Jobs - 70543- Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Regional Analys

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Regional Analyst (Kuwait Nationals Only)

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Apr-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One-year fixed-term appointment, renewable

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

Disclaimer: “The above position with UNDP is open in the context of the Junior Programme Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of Kuwait and is addressed exclusively to candidates with Kuwaiti citizenship.”

The Regional Analyst provides technical support to RBAS strategic oversight over COs and regional programmes as well as coordinated support to COs and RBAS in their representation in New York. S/He monitors and analyses development trends, activities and evaluation results in the COs and sub-region within his/her portfolio and offers substantive recommendations to inform future corporate decisions and enhance CO, sub-regional and regional programming results and performance. S/He provides substantive support to RBAS coordination and representation on complex development and crises issues by proactively engaging with internal and external stakeholders, preparing first drafts of briefing notes and positioning papers and reviewing and appraising the quality, completeness and relevance of information provided by relevant parties. S/He also advises the CO support team on New York based partnership and resource mobilization opportunities and enhances knowledge capture and management across the Regional Bureau.

S/he will report to the Regional Adviser.

Title of Supervisor: Regional Adviser

Content and methodology of supervision:

As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities:

Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
Easy access to the supervisor
Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
Completion of the yearly UNDP Performance Management Document (PMD)

Duties and Responsibilities

Enhancing effective Regional Strategic Performance Oversight by

Appraising and reviewing CPD and CO programming within portfolio to assess the quality of UNDP positioning and translation of corporate strategy into the programme. Providing recommendations to the Regional Adviser and CO support Team for improved positioning in programme documents. Supporting the Bureau leadership in the approval for the CPD, including HQ PAC and related discussions and negotiations with permanent missions.
Reviewing and appraising CO and regional evaluations in order to aggregate results and performance issues at a sub-regional and regional level and offering substantive recommendations for future programming and strategic decisions and
Preparing dossier for HQ leadership review of the CO Programme Document, HQ PAC and related discussions and negotiations with permanent missions, collecting and coalescing all necessary documents, identifying any information gaps and working with the Country Advisor team to complete the file.

Enhancing effective, proactive and targeted representation & coordination support to COs

Undertaking CO and sub-regional level research by engaging with CO support Team, external stakeholders and policy teams and conducting desk research, tracking and analyzing emerging and evolving crisis and complex development situations, identifying critical issues for UNDP programming and providing substantive conceptual, programme and policy support to COs through the Country Programme Support Team; supporting the Regional Adviser in briefing the Bureau leadership, liaising regularly with the regional hub team for their input and sharing information as requested by supervisors
Providing substantive technical inputs to briefing on all CO, sub-regional and regional aspects, particular ahead of crisis coordination meetings. Coordinate preparatory activities, liaising with stakeholders in the advance of meetings in order to influence positioning and development of common perspective. Prepare minutes from the meetings and follow-up on action points with all relevant stakeholders and
Proactively engage with country support team and relevant international and external stakeholders to collect required information and inputs in to briefings, position papers and corporate papers. Undertake first quality review of submitted information, appraising relevance and completeness of the documentation, drafting first drafts of analytical reports and presentations, and participating in relevant internal UNDP interfacing/coordination activities, including on crises response, debriefing supervisors and relevant parties as required.
On behalf of COs and with CO support team, negotiate with UNDP central units to secure necessary support on programme issues.

Enhancing Partnership and external relations by

Undertaking research for partnership building and resource mobilization in New York, developing first draft of papers and marketing materials, and participation in relevant external meetings in line with the Bureaus’ Partnership and Resource Mobilization Strategy
Contributing to UNDP-led crises and recovery-related resource mobilizations efforts in close coordination with relevant units by drafting substantive inputs on the CO and sub-regional context for proposals and technical presentations to donors and external partners, and
Participating in relevant external meetings, including resource mobilization, partnership and advocacy activities with UN partners, permanent missions and external stakeholders

Enhancing knowledge management

Keep an up-to-date library of knowledge on CO and sub-regional portfolio, proactively sharing documents with team members and responding to their specific requests for information
Contributing to the development and review of knowledge products in close coordination with the regional teams by analyzing and sharing lessons learnt and programme evaluation results as well as targeted interventions in crisis countries

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work Level 2: Execute & Learn (Perform defined tasks);
Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication);
People Management: Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication);
Communication: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform Level 2: Execute & Learn (Perform defined tasks);
Delivery: Ability to get things done Level 2: Execute & Learn (Perform defined tasks);

Technical/Functional

Primary

Knowledge of PM and M&E concepts, principles and policies and the ability to apply in strategic and/or practical situations Level 2: Execute & Learn (Perform defined tasks)

Secondary

Knowledge Management: Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication).
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization: Ability to conduct partnerships related research and contribute to donor outreach Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication).

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Degree in a related field of expertise

Experience:

A minimum of four years of paid working experience in a relevant field;
Knowledge and relevant work experience in the region is and asset;
Experience in conflict prevention, peace building, economic recovery is an asset;

Language Requirements:

Working knowledge of English, Knowledge of French or Arabic is an asset;

Other desirable education, languages and work experience:

Required computer skills in a standardized language
Any required certifications
Any required training