Programme Analyst - Governance

• Implementation of programme strategies for Governance
• Management of the CO programme as it relates to this thematic area
• Creation of strategic partnerships  
• Provision of top quality advisory services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management

• Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to all office planning tools, instruments and documents.
• Analysis and synthesis of proposals on the areas for support and interventions within the practice area specialization assigned. 
• Ensure the effective management of the Governance 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 Project Advisory Committees, 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 performs functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval (if authorized by Senior Management), participates in recruitment processes for projects.
• Provides guidance to new project staff on Results Based Management, project management and UNDP rules and regulations, in line with POPP, the Country Office ICF and SOPs, and supports projects in finding solutions to operational obstacles
• Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Supports preparation of audits (NIM, DIM  and management audit) in the area of Governance
• Performs quality control, monitors and advises on the compliance of the Governance Portfolio with the corporate planning and performance monitoring tools and identifies the remedial actions;
• Participates in the preparation and update the annual integrated workplan as it relates to the Governanace portfolio and porvides the related reporting on results (IWP and ROAR as well as any other reports requested by the partners).
• Ensure the application of Results Based Management for all Governance portfolio projects and ensures the development and tracking of indicators

• Analysis and research of information on partners, 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 partnership building and advocacy.

• Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.
• Professional growth through active learning.

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

• 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

• 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 

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in political or social sciences or related field.

• 0 – 2 years of relevant 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.
• Demonstrated exposure and experience in governance in the context of international development is most desirable and will be deemed a strong comparative advantage.

• Fluency in English and Arabic

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