Programme Analyst

About UNDP Afghanistan

Job Summary

The Programme Officer will undertake substantive duties and responsibilities that are focused on developing and implementing programmes, projects and activities in the National Governance area. The Programme Officer will work as part of the team, developing and implementing a range of programmatic activities under the relevant portfolio. S/he will also represent UNDP in technical discussions and thematic meetings of relevance to the portfolio. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Duties & Responsibilities

Policy Implementation services;

Programme Development Services;

Project Assurance and Oversight: support to project implementation;

Marketing and Advocacy;

Partnerships and Resource Mobilization.

1. Ensures implementation of programme strategies and provide policy implementation support in the area of National Governance with focusing on achievement of the following results:

Scanning for global and local knowledge and experience in the subject area. Map on a consistent basis the development issues, covering the situation and strategic opportunities in the form of professional papers and reports;

Provide intellectual or substantive support in the subject area through identification of key policy issues and formulation of best possible and alternative policy options for UNDP;

Stimulate strategic support in the subject area and tap into opportunities. Organize strategically important policy dialogues, workshops or seminar. Contribute as a resource person and prepare policy papers or product;

Organize network of prominent policy based prominent national and international experts and support a series of policy dialogue workshops or roundtables. Build alliances for policy reform and development amongst the national and international development institutions.
2. Ensures effective management and development of the programme within the National Governance with focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

Thorough analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country and support the collaborative preparation/revision of PRSP, CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP and other planning instruments. Support the management in the operationalization of UNDAF and CPD through CPAP;

Identification of strategic and innovative programme areas of cooperation. Accordingly, prepare programme strategic frameworks;

Document best practices, covering concepts, strategies and implementation approaches and support the management in streaming programmes policies and practices;

Prepare project proposals and project documents to effect the implementation of the CPD and CPAP.
3. Effective Assurance and Oversight of Project Implementation

preparation and implementation of the annual results based work plans and result frameworks as endorsed by the management;

Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports and organize, correspondingly, monthly and quarterly progress reviews;

Ensure regular monitoring of progress, preparation of progress reports and organization of regular evaluations and reviews;

Use Results Based Management (RBM) /M&E techniques, methods and their applications. Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results;

Use programme management and monitoring modules of ATLAS in particular and knowledge of ATLAS operational services in general;

Ensure organizational set-up and project management systems are fully functional and create best possible enabling environment for high level performance of Project Implementation Teamsoversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Accordingly, organize annual and quarterly work planning and progress reviews;

Effective monitoring, reviews and evaluation to measure the impact of the projects. CO programme and evaluation. Constant monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment of programme. Ensure that results and lessons learned feed into the analytical and project work (i.e. results used to make decisions);

Organization of cost-recovery system for the services provided by the CO to projects in close collaboration with Operations Manager;

Ensure timely preparation of progress reports and submission to the Government and other development partners.
4. Strategic partnerships and resource mobilization:

Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing;

Mobilize and network with the experts of international development community, government partners, UN Agencies and prominent think-tanks. Build and maintain excellent relations with partners;

Prepare proposals for mobilization of human, technical or financial resources from international development organizations, non-government organizations and the private sector;

Mobilize resources to support the achievement of program outcomes.
5. Marketing and Advocacy:

Support the management in creating positive and appreciative atmosphere for team-based work in UNDP and be an advocate for the work of UNDP;

Disseminate the information on best practices and be active member of the UNDP global and regional networks;

Ensure preparation of brochures, publications, press releases for dissemination of UNDP assistance and experience;

Prepare professional articles and papers;

Expand outreach o the UN, national government, local authorities, private sector, non-government and international development organizations.

Required competencies:

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.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

Master’s Degree in Political Sciences , Law, Public Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or related field;

At least 2 years of relevant experience in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;

Female applicants with Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience will also be considered;

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language Requirements:

Excellent spoken and written skills in English;

Proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto.

Submission Guideline

Interested and qualified national Afghan candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site at UNDP Afghanistan Vacancy Announcement and please ensure that to fill up and upload Personal History Form-P.11 which is available at UNDP Personal History Form (P.11 Form) .

Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.

For more detailed information about UNDP Afghanistan please visit our website at www.undp.org.af

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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