Programme Analyst, Governance and Poverty - FTA NO-B

Background

 

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

 

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

 

UNDP’s mission as part of the UN system is to achieve sustainable development and fight poverty wherever it is greatest. This requires the very best of us, world-class collaboration, innovative thinking, resilient-based strategies, and continuous learning. UNDP’s competitive advantage as a development partner of choice comes from having the trust of developing countries, owing to our impartial character, transparency, and longstanding presence and commitment to the poorest and most vulnerable. We offer opportunities to make a lasting difference to the more than 170 countries where we commit our support and expertise. 

 

UNDP in Guyana is guided by our Country Programme Document (currently Country Programme 2022-2026), which is in line with the strategic priorities of the Government of Guyana, enshrined in key strategies and plans, including the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS 2030). UNDP will continue to support Guyana in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and an agenda that focuses on i) building a diversified and resilient productive sector, with emphasis on job creation and support to small-medium businesses; (ii) supporting effective governance, safety, security and the rule of law; (iii) environmental management and resilience; (iv) enhancing and expanding social services, particularly in education and health and including support for the national COVID-19 recovery programmes.

 

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Resident Representative, the Programme Analyst is responsible for management of UNDP programme within the Governance and Poverty areas. The Programme Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and evaluation of the governance and poverty reduction programmes as well as technical, quality assurance and supports the Resident Representative and Strategic Management unit with business development and resource mobilization.

 

She/he should have an understanding of policy and implementation in Guyana with regards to democratic governance (eg Constitution, elections, decentralisation), public administration and services, community development, social cohesion.  In addition, an understanding is required of cross-cutting issues of the SDGs such as gender equality and broader inclusion and equality of minority and disadvantaged population groups, poverty reduction, enhancements of livelihood and capacity building.

 

The Programme Analyst supervises programme support staff and coordinates activities of project staff in his/her portfolio. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in UNDP and other UN Agencies, UNDP HQ and Regional Hub programme advisory teams as well as external partners that includes Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, civil society and communities ensuring successful UNDP programme implementation. She/he should be able to build on or establish sound partnerships with government and donor partners to support resource mobilization efforts of the country office (CO); with other UN Agencies to develop Joint Programmes and to support the UN mandate for Delivering as One in-country and at Caribbean regional level through the UN MSCDF platform; and with other developing countries and development partners to support the UNDP South-South Cooperation agenda.

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensures implementation of programme strategies for the Governance and Poverty portfolio focusing on achievement of the following results:

 

2. Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

 

3. Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy in cooperation with the Strategic Management Unit, focusing on achievement of the following results:

 

4. Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Performs other duties, as required.
Domestic and international travel will be required.


 

Competencies

Core Competencies

• ACHIEVE RESULTS - LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work.
• THINK INNOVATEVELY - LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking.
• LEARN CONTINUOUSLY - LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning.
• ADAPT WITH AGILITY - LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process.
• ACT WITH DETERMINATION - LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.
• ENGAGE AND PARTNER - LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships.
• ENABLE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION - LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making.

People-Management Competencies
The Programme Analyst supervises and leads programme support staff, coordinates activities of the projects’ staff.
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.


Cross-Functional Competencies

• BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
  • PARTNERSHIPS MANAGEMENT: Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
  • RESULTS-BASED MANAGEMENT: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
  • PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization´s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment.
  • CUSTOMER SATISFACTION / CLIENT MANAGEMENT: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. • Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. • Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Technical Competencies

• PROGRAMME AND POLICY  2030 AGENDA: PROSPERITY
  • INCLUSIVE GROWTH: Poverty and Human Development.
• PROGRAMME AND POLICY  2030 AGENDA: PEACE
  • GOVERNANCE: Inclusion and Participation.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Desired Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in working with various development partners and with relevant government agencies is desirable.
• Training or certification in monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
• Experience with programmes and/or projects related to governance and/or poverty is desirable.

Languages:

• Fluency in English required.
• Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.

Disclaimer

Important applicant information
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Candidates selected pursuant to this vacancy may be subject to UNDP’s policy on Probation upon assignment.

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UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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