Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

  • Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
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  • Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
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Background

Office/Unit/Project Description

Uzbekistan, as a landlocked economy in Central Asia, faces intersecting challenges including high debt burdens, energy transition demands, climate vulnerabilities, and demographic pressures, and exacerbated by fiscal constraints. Maintaining a robust real GDP growth rate of 7.7% in 2025, the country aims to transition from a lower-middle-income status to a $240 billion economy by 2030 under the "Uzbekistan-2030 Strategy," while targeting the 50th place in the Government AI Readiness Index. However, structural vulnerabilities such as a narrow tax base, public expenditure inefficiencies, and high dependency on personal remittances (c.a. 14% of GDP) hinder progress, compounded by governance challenges from project-based fragmentation. 
This project proposal integrates Uzbekistan into the RBEC Sustainability Facility, operationalizing Article 55 of the UN Charter to foster integrated, demand-driven support for sustainable development. Building on UNDP Uzbekistan's prior support to the Government in developing an Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) and ongoing assistance with Green INFF development, the initiative will enhance alignment with global agendas such as the SDGs, Paris Agreement, and others. Additionally, leveraging Uzbekistan's current micro-data simulation efforts using the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) to inform resource allocation decisions, the project will advance AI-enabled tools for evidence-based planning. By emphasizing UNDP's integrator role, it will promote policy coherence between climate commitments (e.g., NDCs), financing frameworks (e.g., INFFs), and inclusive growth pathways, while addressing Uzbekistan-specific needs like economic diversification, green transitions, and resilience to geopolitical turbulence.
The project comprises three interconnected components: (i) strengthening integrated planning and financing frameworks, including the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) and Green INFF, with emphasis on scaling SDG and green budget tagging and developing roadmaps for climate-informed economic diversification; (ii) technical advocacy for the integration of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) into programme-based budgeting, including the design of an AI-based prototype tool for resource allocation; and (iii) the deployment of digital and analytical tools for monitoring and learning on social protection measures, including AI-assisted dashboards integrated with the Integrated Social Protection Registry. The project is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (lead counterpart), the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, the National Agency for Social Protection, the Capital Market Development Agency, the Agency for Strategic Reforms, and the National Statistics Committee.
To support the timely and high-quality delivery of the project, UNDP Uzbekistan is seeking to engage a Project Analyst who will combine substantive technical contributions with day-to-day operational coordination across the three components and the diverse set of government and development partners involved. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work

Project Analyst will work under the direct supervision of Programme Analyst , Inclusive Growth Cluster, UNDP Uzbekistan.. Working at the intersection of substance and operations, the incumbent will combine analytical and policy-advisory tasks with project management, partner coordination, and reporting through performing the following duties and responsibilities:

Project & Operations Management

This section focuses on daily coordination, planning, financial oversight, and adherence to UNDP rules and procedures.

  • Coordinate the daily implementation of the project across all three components, ensuring activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the expected quality standards.
  • Maintain and update the project work plan, activity schedule, and procurement plan in line with the project document and UNDP rules and procedures.
  • Track progress against project indicators and milestones, identify implementation risks and bottlenecks at an early stage, and propose timely mitigation measures to the Programme Analyst.
  • Coordinate the work of international and national consultants engaged under the project, including managing inception meetings, reviewing inception notes, monitoring delivery, and ensuring outputs meet contractual and substantive requirements.
  • Liaise with the UNDP Uzbekistan Operations Unit on procurement, finance, human resources, and other operational matters affecting project delivery.
  • Maintain a complete and well-organized project documentation archive on the UNDP Uzbekistan SharePoint or equivalent platform.

Technical Expertise & Substantive Support

This section focuses on the functions requiring deep, specialized knowledge in integrated finance (INFF), green economy, social protection, and AI development.

  • Contribute substantively to the analytical work of the project, including by drafting concept notes, technical briefs, policy briefs, and presentations on integrated planning and financing frameworks, MPI integration into programme-based budgeting, and digital/analytical tools for social protection.
  • Support the design and review of the AI-based prototype tool for financial scenario simulation, in coordination with the national think tank partner and international AI specialists, with particular attention to AI ethics, data protection, and responsible-AI design considerations (Component 2).
  • Support the design and review of the AI-assisted modular dashboards for social protection monitoring, including coordination with the Integrated Social Protection Registry programme and integration with the 2026 State Social Insurance System (Component 3): .
  • Conduct and supervise desk research on Uzbekistan's INFF, Green INFF, SDG and Climate Budget Tagging work, NDC implementation, green bond and green sukuk market developments, and social protection digitalization trends.
  • Synthesize findings from consultant deliverables into practical, high-quality policy products usable by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and other government counterparts.
  • Provide quality assurance review of all consultant deliverables before they are finalized and shared with government counterparts.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

This section covers relationships with government counterparts, international financial institutions (IFIs), and the organization of multi-stakeholder dialogues.

  • Maintain effective working relationships with government counterparts at the technical level, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, the National Agency for Social Protection, the Capital Market Development Agency, the Agency for Strategic Reforms, and the National Statistics Committee.
  • Coordinate multi-stakeholder dialogues, workshops, technical working group meetings, and validation events under the project, including agenda development, speaker liaison, briefing preparation, and rapporteurship.
  • Support coordination with international financial institutions and development partners active in Uzbekistan's green finance, INFF, and social protection space, including the Islamic Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Finance Corporation, the Asian Development Bank, and the World Bank.
  • Coordinate with the Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) on the DSFP regional dimension of the project, including facilitating contributions to peer-learning workshops and regional knowledge products.
  • Support UNDP Uzbekistan's senior leadership representation at relevant national and international events related to the project's substantive themes, including by preparing speaking notes, briefing materials, and concept presentations.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Knowledge Management

This section focuses on tracking project indicators, drafting progress reports, and capturing/communicating results.

  • Establish and maintain the project's monitoring and evaluation system, including the results framework, indicators, baselines, and means of verification.
  • Ensure timely and accurate data collection against project indicators, in coordination with consultants and government counterparts.
  • Prepare and submit periodic project progress reports (quarterly and annual) and any ad-hoc reports requested by the Programme Analyst, the Resident Representative's Office, or the Istanbul Regional Hub.
  • Document lessons learned, good practices, and case studies generated by the project, and contribute to UNDP Uzbekistan's broader knowledge management efforts.
  • Prepare communication materials about the project's results in coordination with the UNDP Uzbekistan Communications Unit, ensuring compliance with UNDP visibility and branding guidelines.

Key Deliverables & Cross-cutting Priorities

This section defines the tangible end-products of the position and its alignment with UNDP's core values, such as gender equality.

  • A detailed workplan for the Components and budget agreed by all major partners, with Project Board Meeting Minutes shared with all key stakeholders.
  • All team members and consultants recruited and delivering to schedule, with working relations and lines of communication clarified, agreed, and functional.
  • Planned activities carried out in line with timelines and required quality standards defined in the project document, with all updates regularly provided to UNDP and the government.
  • Active contribution to the promotion of gender equality ensured by reaching, involving, and benefiting both women and men in all project activities.
  • All workshops organized in line with the work plan and well-documented through workshop reports, meeting reports of the Project Board, and technical inputs prepared in collaboration with experts.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
 

Competencies

Core competencies

  • Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline 
  • Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 
  • Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback 
  • Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
  • Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident 
  • Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships 
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 
     

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

Business direction & strategy

  • Business Acumen  
    • Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome 
    • Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization

Business Development 

  • Knowledge Generation    
    • Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. 
    • Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.

Business Management 

  • Monitoring & Evaluation   
    •  Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; 
    • Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. 
    • Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. 
    • Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. 

Digital

  • Data analysis    
    • Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making
  • Digital inclusion  
    •  Knowledge of how digital inclusion works, opportunities and challenges for governments and society
       

2030 Agenda People

  • Gender    
    • Communication and Advocacy for Gender Equality 

2030 Agenda: Prosperity 

  • Inclusive Growth  
    • Green Economy
       

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Finance, International Development, Social Policy or related fields is required. Or
  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree. 

Experience:

  • Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
  • Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in development project coordination, policy advisory work, or programme management in the areas of inclusive growth, public finance, social protection, climate finance, or sustainable development is required. 

Desired skills 

  • Substantive familiarity with following thematic areas is desired:
    • integrated national financing frameworks and SDG financing; 
    • green and sustainable finance, including green bonds and Islamic finance instruments; 
    • Multidimensional Poverty Index methodology and its application to programme-based budgeting; 
    • social protection systems and shock-responsive social protection; 
    • artificial intelligence and digital tools applied to public-sector decision-making.
  • Prior experience with UNDP projects would be an asset;
  • Proven experience and knowledge of the country’s institutional framework and policies on employment and labour markets would be desirable.
  • Strong analytical, writing, presentation and communication skills/experience is desired 

Languages

  • Fluency in English and Uzbek is required. 
  • Good command of Russian is desirable.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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