UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

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Position Information

Job Code Title: Programme Analyst (Poverty and Millennium Development Goals Programme)

Pre-classified Grade: ICS-9

Supervisor: UNDP Deputy Resident Representative (DRR)

Organizational Context

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the Programme Analyst is responsible for management of UNDP programme within the Poverty and Millennium Development Goals Programme Cluster. The Programme Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio, provides policy advice services.

The Programme Analyst supervises and leads programme support staff, coordinates activities of the projects’ staff. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations team, 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.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

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

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, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP and other documents.
• Identification of areas for support and interventions within the Poverty and Millennium and Development Goals Programme cluster.
• Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies. Ensuring that UNDP’s activities in the area of poverty reduction and MDGs are undertaken in close consultation and collaboration with UN Agencies, government institutions, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society, etc. Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones.

Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the Poverty and Millennium Development Goals Programme cluster focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

• Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results.
• Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to PAC, entering project into Atlas ( in small offices), finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review. Programme Analyst can perform functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval, participates in recruitment processes for projects.
• Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of NEX projects.
• Follow up on audit recommendations. All exceptions are timely reported.
• Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes. Preparation of donor reports.

Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy in cooperation with the Management Support and Business Development Team focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the Poverty and Millennium and Development Goals Programme cluster based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities.
• Analysis and research of information on donors, 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.

Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and 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 learnt directly linked to programme country policy goals.
• Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of country programme within Millenium and Development Goals Programme Cluster. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.

Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
• In-depth knowledge on development issues
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
• Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

Management and Leadership

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Prince2 training and certification, RMG

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

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. Practical experience in economic policy, private sector development, international economic integration, land management, MDGs and long-term development planning. He/she will have sufficient knowledge to supervise the work on poverty, social exclusion, health and social policy, social benefits system, education, etc. experience in planning, formulation and presentation of programmes, results-based management, monitoring and evaluation of development projects, mobilization of resources from donors and national counterparts. He/she should be able to prepare and oversee budgets, conduct financial analysis to ensure effective delivery of projects, support quality reporting and cost-recovery. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Ukrainian are required

This is a locally recruited position that does not entail expatriation benefits. Local staff salary and benefits will apply.

All interested candidates should complete the UN PERSONAL HISTORY FORM* (P-11) and submit it to e-mail address: vacancies@undp.org.ua with reference to “Programme Analyst (Poverty and MDG Programme)” in the subject line of the email. Failure to disclose prior employment or making false representations on this form will be grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of his/her application or termination, where the appointment or contract has been issued. Two letters of recommendation will be requested from short-listed candidates.

Please mention the minimal salary level expected in your application/CV.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 04 AUGUST 2008

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy. We regret that we will not be able to acknowledge all unsolicited general applications for employment.

*Personal History Form can be downloaded from http://www.un.kiev.ua/bc/jobs/