Analysis Officer, Stability Monitoring

• Department: Coordination Unit
• Reports to: Senior Inter-Agency Coordinator/Early Recovery Coordination Specialist
• Family Duty Station as of Date of Issuance: Yes

1. support impact evaluation of the LCRP on stability; 
2. support targeting of programming; 
3. provide regular situation analysis, playing the role of an early warning system. 

• Manage all aspects of the implementation of the stabilization monitoring framework of the LCRP: liaise with and supervise the work of the research company, review the questionnaire, reports and arrange presentations at the different coordination meetings. 
• Support the management and coordination of the conflict mapping and analysis project of UNDP’s peacebuilding team. 
• Ensure dissemination of relevant findings of the framework to the various sectors at national and field levels, providing tailored additional analysis of reports and data to translate findings into programmatic recommendations for LCRP sectors and partners

• Conduct inter-community tension monitoring and analysis at central and field level based on cross-analysis of the stabilization monitoring system and other relevant sources (partners report, field tension mapping, protection monitoring). 
• Provide the response governing bodies (LCRP Steering Committee, Humanitarian Country Team, RC/HC, Social stability lead ministries) with monthly and quarterly analysis on the evolution of inter-community tensions in the response, in close collaboration with relevant ministries and UNHCR.
• Provide conceptual and programmatic recommendations and work closely with LCRP sector coordinators and working groups on the integration of conflict sensitivity and stabilization as a cross-cutting issue in the response.

• Support the coordination team in the preparation of relevant working groups, reviewing reports and research
• Support the LCRP planning process of the Social Stability and Livelihood sectors
• Deputize the coordination officer and the inter-sector coordinator effectively in case of absence, and represent UNDP in cross-sectoral working groups 
• Support the coherence of UNDP’s role in coordination at field and central level. 

• Work closely with the Senior Inter-Sector M&E Specialist to implement the M&E framework of the LCRP, setting up systems to collect data and produce progress reports against the framework, particularly in relation to tracking objective 3&4. 
• Support the Monitoring and Evaluation of the 3RP at the regional level is supported by ensuring adequate reporting from Lebanon and advising/supporting other countries of the region in setting up appropriate monitoring and evaluation framework. Participate in conferences, workshops, and review appropriate documents.

• Ability to make new and useful ideas work

• Ability to persuade others to follow

• Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

• Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

• Ability to get things done

• Creates effective advocacy strategies;
• Contributes to the elaboration of advocacy strategies by identifying and prioritizing audiences and communication means;
• Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses.

• Identifies country needs and strategies using a fact-based approach;
• Sets performance standards, monitors progress and intervenes at an early stage to ensure results are in accordance with agreed-upon quality and timeframes and reports on it;
• Makes use of a variety of resources based on UN/UNCT priorities to achieve results, such as cross-functional teams, secondments and developmental assignments, and collaborative funding approaches;
• Oversees and documents the process of strategy formulation for programmes at country level.

• Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UN/UNCT’s strategic agenda;
• Sensitizes UN Partners, donors and other international organizations to the UN/UNCT’s strategic agenda, identifying areas for joint efforts;
• Develops positive ties with civil society to build/strengthen UN/UNCT’s mandate;
• Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners;
• Effectively attentive to programmatic synergies in inter-agency meetings.

• Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals;
• Generates for regional and innovative ideas and effective solutions to problems;
• Looks at experience critically, drawing lessons, and building them into the design of new approaches;
• Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations;
• Documents successes and uses them to project a positive image.

• Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines;
• Serves as internal analyst in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff;
• Continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit;
• Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally;
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments.

• Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge

• Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches;
• Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms.

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field. A PhD in one of those disciplines or other advanced research experience would be an asset.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience, a part of which would be from countries in special development situations;
• Solid experience at the national or international level in providing policy analysis and research advisory services on conflict and social cohesion issues;
• Significant expertise on peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resolution, conflict analysis. 
• Hands-on experience in inter-agency / programme coordination with a focus on building local civil society/government capacity. 
• Experience establishing inter-relationships among a range of stakeholders, including international organizations, INGOs, local civil society and local and national government representatives, as well as demonstrated networking and relationship building skills
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, 
• Knowledge and experience from crisis response operations is desirable.

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Arabic and French would be an asset.

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