JPO - Results Based Management and Programme Analyst - Youth and Employment

• Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment
• Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide
• Other training and learning opportunities, as presented in the UNDP JPO Orientation Programme 
• In addition, the JPO will benefit from the following specific training and learning modalities/opportunities in the receiving office: The JPO has mainly two learning streams. First, the JPO will have very hands on learning through UNDP/PAPP programme portfolios. UNDP/PAPP has one of biggest programme portfolios and delivery in the Arab States. The JPO will be able to learn about UNDP’s programmatic approaches, strategy and management by assuming significant responsibilities. Secondly UNDP/PAPP promotes learning environment. The JPO will be able to learn UNDP’s programme areas beyond the areas of responsibilities. In addition, the JPO will have full access to UNDP’s Learning Management System. 

• Contribute to programme/project development, monitoring and assessment with a special focus on youth and employment;
• Contribute to the conceptualization and drafting of concept notes and project documents in coordination with programme analysts with a special focus on youth and employment;
• Identify potential entry points to develop new programs based on UNDP’s added value, lessons learned and the donor landscape in county;
• Assist in reviewing the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies; 
• Consulting with relevant teams – including Gender Advisor - and partners on new ideas/priorities to be turned into programmes;
• Contribute to the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of key development needs in line with UNDP’s mandate with innovative methodologies and best practice;
• Facilitation of Internal Project Appraisal Committee (IPAC) and Project Appraisal Committee (PAC), in coordination with the Programme Managers/Officers, National Planning Agency (BAPPENAS), Implementing Partners and stakeholders and;
• Follow up on implementation of evaluation recommendations. Ensuring the optimal use of evaluations by providing guidance in preparation of timely management response to all mandatory evaluations and by developing a communication plan.

• Effective support to the CO Programme Units in application of UNDP´s corporate Results Based Management tools and systems and UNDP evaluation policies, procedures and practices into project document design, which includes gender mainstreaming, sustainability/exit strategy, social and environmental standard (SES), etc.
• Provision of support to the programme level results-planning, monitoring and reporting and coordinate CO inputs to the corporate systems such as the Strategic Plan Integrated Results and Resources Framework (IRRF), CO Business Plan, and the CO Integrated Work plan.
• Effective support on the development and implementation of a framework for proper monitoring of indicators as designed in the office Palestine Programmatic Framework (PPF) results framework, re-adjust targets and monitor progress. Prepare inputs to the PPF reporting processes such as Country Programme Outcome Boards and Annual Reviews.
• Reviewing past evaluation and ROARs in order to identify lessons learned and advising Programme team on Results oriented M&E strategies/plans, including Results-Oriented Annual Report (ROAR).
• Facilitates knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of Results Based Management, evaluation and programme/project design

• Active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization. 
• Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects.
• Support to review key development partners products such as financial and narrative reporting.
• Liaising and representing UNDP interests in different forums.
• Support advocacy efforts of the office to better position UNDP/PAPP interests and the development agenda.
• Provide support on corporate or UNDP/PAPP Senior Management requests as required.

• Innovation - Ability to make new and useful ideas work
• Leadership - Ability to persuade others to follow
• People Management - Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
• Communication - Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
• Delivery - Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

• Master’s Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in development studies, political science, peace and conflict studies, international relations and any other related fields. 

• A minimum of two years of paid working experience in a relevant field
• Experience and professional background in promoting youth engagement, decent job creation, and the employment/education nexus
• Relevant field experience, especially in crisis or post-conflict settings
• Knowledge and experience in results-based management

• Working knowledge of English
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset

• Knowledge of and/or experience of the nature of local conflicts in Palestine is an asset

• ​Under the UNDP JPO programme framework, the following position is open only to Danish nationals. For the full requirements and information about the JPO Programme, please visit: http://www.jposc.undp.org

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