UNDP | Programme Analyst

Programme Analyst - Infrastructure - East Jerusalem

Category : Infrastucture and Engineering
Brand : UNDP
Application Deadline : 01-Jun-16
Duty Station : East Jerusalem
Duration of Initial Contract :     One year extendable


Background:
In line with the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) and National Development Plan 2014-2016, Infrastructure development and the delivery of social and public services in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) are considered key elements contributing to the achievement of equitable, quality, inclusive and sustainable development.
Infrastructure plays a fundamental role (a) to cater for people needs of adequate basic social and public services and (b) critically to cope with their natural growth demands and (c) effectively to stimulate and catalyze national economic development. Increased access to social and public Infrastructure also emanates from clearly established national priorities and the respective strategic plans to strengthen the resilience of the Palestinians under the prolonged Israeli occupation and improve their living conditions in dignity, equity and quality, by reducing vulnerability, improving systems and national effectiveness and performance as well as mitigating environmental impacts and challenges. Towards addressing the national needs, UNDP Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (UNDP/PAPP) is historically engaged in supporting the national endeavors for formulating and implementation of a wide set of social, public and economic Infrastructure activities throughout the oPt.
In this respect, UNDP/PAPP- is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Programme Analyst, under the overall guidance and supervision of the Infrastructure and Engineering Team Leader. The Programme Analyst is responsible for supporting the management of UNDP’s Infrastructure Development portfolio in the State of Palestine.  The Programme Analyst supports the programme team’s efforts in the strategic planning and the identification of new programme opportunities within the thematic areas of Infrastructure development including the basic social and public services and eco-sustainable development, while ensuring consistency with UNDP Country Program’s priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.
The Programme Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio. The Programme Analyst will supervise programme support staff, coordinates activities of the projects’ staff. She/he works in close collaboration with UNDP´s programme staff, 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 trust funds as well as civil society.

Description of Responsibilities:

Ensures implementation of programme strategies in the Infrastructure and Sustainable Development area focusing on achievement of the following results:

-Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs programmatic instruments.
-Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned, especially in the areas of basic social and public services,cultural heritage, economic and eco-sustainable infrastructure,
-Design of new initiatives and program proposals in above sectorial areasin line with Country Programme and Government Strategic Plans.

Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the thematic/sectoral 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.
-Provides guidance to project teams on UNDP rules and regulations and RBM for project management, in particular for new project managers in line with POPP, Country Office ICF and SOPs. Identifies implementation obstacles at early stage and supports finding solutions to overcome obstacles
-Assumes supervisory functions for Programme/Project Managers, Coordinators, Programme Associates, providing appropriate guidance and advise on programme and project related matters.
-Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local 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 PAC, , finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, timely preparation of project boards, 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 projects.
-Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions.
-Timely and effective preparation of audits and its follow-up.  All exceptions are timely reported.
-Regularly prepare analytical aggregate reports on activities, outputs and outcomes and preparation of donor reports.


Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy in cooperation with the Management Support Team,   focusing on achievement of the following results:

-Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, 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 in close collaboration with Academia and top notch practitioners, on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
-Mobilize resources in support of new project proposals under her/his assignment.
-Ensure timely submission of analytical donor reports, in line with reporting requirements of donor agreements

Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and  facilitation of knowledge building and management 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 and communities of practice Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues
-Identify possible South-South or triangular cooperation, leveraging lessons learned in the area of the Sustainable Development Goals and eco-sustainable infrastructure
-Prepare relevant short papers on particular themes in Infrastructure.

Impact of Results:
The key results have an impact on the success of country programme within the area of Infrastructure Development and the provision of basic social and public services. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets in line with the country programme.
 
Competencies :
Functional Competencies:    
Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda

Level 1.2: Preparing information for advocacy:

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

Results-Based Programme Development and Management
Level 1.2: Contributes into results through primary research and analysis:

-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
-Analyzes country situation to identify opportunities for project development
-Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly

Building Strategic Partnerships
Level 1.2:  Maintaining a network of contacts:

-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
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis:
 

-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
Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own discipline:

-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
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis

-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
Level 1.2: Research and analysis and making recommendations on management systems:
 

-Maintains information/databases on system design features
-Develops simple system components

Client Orientation
Level 1.2: Establishing effective client relationships:

-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

Level 1.2: Basic monitoring:
 

-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
-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
-UNDP Certification programmes Prince2, RMG

Qualifications :

Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Social Sciences or related field.

Experience:

-At least 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management and substantive advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects in the field of Infrastructure Development and the provision/ delivery of basic service.
-Good general understanding of Sustainable Development, eco-sustainable Infrastructure and the challenges in the area of Infrastructure development at the Country Office. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems and social knowledge networks.

Language Requirements:

-Proficiency in both of English and Arabic and Arabic languages.

Note: Internal vacancies are open only to those who hold FTA and PA UNDP Contract
 

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