Overview

The Programme Analyst supports the overall management of UNDP’s governance programme, including quality assurance of ongoing and future projects. The role facilitates knowledge-sharing and synergies between project teams and contributes to the design of new governance projects.

Tasks Summary

• Support programmatic oversight, quality assurance, risk management, monitoring and evaluation, and internal reporting.
• Support the formulation, implementation and management of UNDP’s new country programme and governance projects.
• Coordinate and ensure the preparation of high-quality project reports.
• Provide backstopping to projects by drafting terms of reference, coordinating or implementing actions, or work-planning.
• Initiate, lead or contribute to thematic working groups.
• Facilitate discussions and joint work between project teams on cross-cutting issues.
• Prepare briefs and analytical notes on projects or project-related topics.
• Prepare inputs for UN coordination group meetings and ensure follow-up.
• Collaborate with other UN entities in joint planning and implementation of initiatives.
• Research, propose and support the implementation of a knowledge management strategy.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years (with master’s degree) or four (4) years (with bachelor’s degree) of paid working experience in the field of Rule of Law and/or governance.
• Experience in programme and/or project management desired.
• Digital/AI literacy required; previous experience working on AI initiatives is an advantage.
• Proficiency in the use of office productivity software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases) is desired.
• Experience working in government or international development is an advantage.
• Work experience especially in the Arab States region or Africa is an advantage.
• Work experience within the UN system should not exceed 1 year.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Law or an equivalent field.
• In exceptional cases candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years relevant working experience can be considered.

Other Details

Languages Required: English and French

Languages Preferred: Any other UN language is always an asset

Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension

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