Programme Analyst

Tashkent

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Tashkent
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: 2023-03-29

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist/Environment and Climate Action Cluster Leader, the Programme Analyst on Resilience Building is responsible for management of UNDP programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned and will provide policy and technical support in the area of building resilience to diverse shocks and crises, including climate change, disasters and epidemics in Uzbekistan and its communities.

The Programme Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends and participates in the formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within a portfolio. The Programme Analyst on Resilience Building promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Programme Analyst on Resilience Building will follow the UNDP Strategic positioning on Resilience building as part of UNDP Strategic Plan and signature solutions including building the resilience of communities. Programme Analyst will be responsible to contribute to the planning, implementation and reporting of the CO in part of resilience building in Uzbekistan including within CDP and UNSDCF planning and reporting processes.

The Programme Analyst on Resilience Building guides and coordinates activities of the relevant projects’ staff. The Programme Analyst on Resilience Building works in close collaboration with the CO Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations teams, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP programme implementation.

Position Purpose:

Implementation of programme strategies
Management of the CO programme
Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy
Provision of top-quality advisory services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures implementation of programme strategies 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 to CCA, UNSDCF, CPD and other documents.
Analysis and synthesis of proposals on the areas for support and interventions within the practice area specialization assigned.
Serve as a resource person and provide advisory support to management of CO on Resilience Building in Uzbekistan
Participates in effective management of the CO programme within the thematic/ 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 PAC, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review. Programme Analyst performs functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval (if authorized by SM), participates in recruitment processes for projects.
Application of conceptual models in support of programme design.
Identification of sound financial mechanisms and instruments for funding environmental and resilience building interventions in the region.
Contribute to the drafting of project proposals, facilitate internal and external discussions, as well as development of full-fledged project documents working closely with the UNDP Cluster teams, consultants and national partners.
Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of NIM projects.
Preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting.
Supports creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:
Comprehensive analysis and research on donor landscape, 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 resource mobilization.
Provides top quality advisory services to the Government and ensures 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 learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
Supports UNDP’s initiatives in the area of green growth, with particular focus on green finance.
Contribute to the policy support on various strategies on green transition, including principles of just transition.
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.

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	Strategic Thinking	Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP is objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP
Business Management	Results-based Management	Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results
Business Management	Communication	Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Business Management	Risk Management	Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks
Programme and Policy	Crisis and Fragility Policy and Engagement	Crisis risks and early warning
Partnership management	Strategic engagement	Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives

Business Direction & Strategy	Strategic Thinking	Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP is objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP
Business Management	Results-based Management	Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results
Business Management	Communication	Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Business Management	Risk Management	Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks
Programme and Policy	Crisis and Fragility Policy and Engagement	Crisis risks and early warning
Partnership management	Strategic engagement	Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, management, international relations, economics, environment, rural development, climate change, environmental economics or a related field OR
A first-level university degree in above fields in combination with two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience at international and national level in project or programme management, administration or related area is required with Bachelor’s degree may be accepted.
Proven experience in managing and/or providing services for the design, management and monitoring and evaluation of UN/DP Programmes including results-based management is required;
Experience of Programme/project management within the development organizations;
Ability to prepare programme documents including the project documents;
Knowledge of the current situation in Uzbekistan on resilience building, climate adaptation and DRR.
Demonstrated in-depth experience in providing policy advice and developing programmatic solutions, tools and methodologies for the attainment of the SDGs is desirable;
Fluency in English (both oral and written) and Russian/Uzbek.

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

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