Programme Analyst, Poverty Reduction At UN Development Programme

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Considere por favor que la vacante cierra 02-may.-2022 bajo horario de New York (2 horas antes de la medianoche en Perú)

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Duties and Responsibilities

1.) 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 Common Country Assessment (CCA), UNSDCF, CPD, and other documents.
• Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned.
• CO business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management.

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:

• Effective application of results-based management (RBM) tools, establishment of management targets and monitoring achievement of results.
• 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. Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones.
• Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC), entering project into Atlas/Quantum (if needed), 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/Quantum for purchase orders 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. Enabling of audit of national implementation modality (NIM) 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.

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

• Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, international financial institutions, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas 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.

4.) 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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

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

Experience:

• 3 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 (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web-based management systems (ERPs).
• Experience working in international organizations of in development projects with close coordination with the Peruvian government is an asset.
• Experience working with multilateral organizations and/or the UN system is an asset.
• Experience in the general area of Poverty Reduction, Inclusive Growth, Prosperity, or related topics in different development contexts is an asset.
• Desirable work experience in public policy
• Desirable knowledge of innovative financing mechanisms.
• Desirable knowledge of the political, economic and social context of the country, specifically the Competitiveness Policy and Social Policy.
• Applicants must hold Peruvian citizenship.

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.