Overview

The Project Analyst will contribute to the implementation of the Governance Programme by providing project management and technical advisory services. The role ensures high quality, accuracy, and consistency in project implementation and results delivery.

Tasks Summary

• Provide and coordinate analytical services for the project management cycle from design to closure.
• Provide analytical support in the development of project concept notes and proposals.
• Coordinate and execute project planning processes, including work plans and budgets.
• Coordinate and manage day-to-day project outputs and activities, including monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Facilitate platforms for project implementation and collaborate with other units for integration.
• Ensure project implementation aligns with UNDP policy and programme management procedures.
• Ensure operational management of the portfolio, including procurement and resource management.
• Maintain working relationships with other UNDP programme units for integration.
• Assess portfolio impact and effectiveness through field visits and reporting.
• Prepare corporate, donor, and government reports.
• Support operational and financial closure of projects.
• Provide effective communication of results and build project visibility.
• Provide policy and technical advisory support services.
• Conduct research and analysis for project conceptualization and design.
• Provide subject matter technical advice and support for project outputs and activities.
• Coordinate and support development institutions in collaboration with government partners.
• Analyze and build partnerships at national and local levels.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with implementing partners and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder mapping and analysis.
• Provide technical support to implementing partners.
• Support resource mobilization efforts and new project development.
• Advocate for project objectives with private sector entities and financing institutions.
• Ensure adequate information flow among stakeholders.
• Ensure regular communication of project results.
• Monitor and report on progress in implementing project activities and achieving targets.
• Review the results framework and update indicators, baselines, and targets.
• Monitor implementation and progress in achieving goals and targets.
• Identify, analyze, and manage emerging issues, problems, and risks.
• Conduct field visits to project location sites.
• Liaise with Management & Oversight and Finance teams for project management and financial execution.
• Prepare corporate, donor, and government reports.
• Ensure full compliance with audit requirements.
• Develop and oversee risk management plans.
• Contribute to capacity and knowledge building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy.
• Organize training, workshops, and capacity building activities.
• Identify, synthesize, and document best practices and lessons learned.
• Participate in knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Support the establishment of knowledge platforms for projects.
• Ensure regular communication of project results.
• Promote advocacy on development trends and opportunities.

Experience Requirements

• 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 related to project management, development, development economics, international development, gender studies, human rights, public policy or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in development sector including research, justice sector reform, gender equality, gender-based violence, human rights, inclusivity, public policy, accountability and integrity, or related fields.
• Experience in project management including coordination, financial management, risk management and partnership management.
• Experience in working in the development sector (national and/or international) and UN agencies.
• Experience in networking abilities and partnership development.
• Experience and knowledge of UNDP and/or Government of Maldives administrative and procurement rules and procedures.
• Relevant experience in administration or programme support service.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience in handling web-based management systems such as UNDP ERP, Quantum, and SharePoint.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Project Management, Social Science, Development, Sociology, Development Economics, International Development, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Public Policy, or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English and Dhivehi is required.

Languages Preferred: Working knowledge of other UN language desirable

Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension

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