Deadline: 26 August 2015
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programme Management Analyst based in Baghdad, Iraq.
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Programme Management Analyst will perform the following functions-
- 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 thematic/sectoral areas assigned;
- Business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management.
- Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the area of Recovery/Stabilization focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation in area of Stabilization achieving the following results:
- Effective budget management and expenditure control as well as resource planning;
- Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results;
- Ensuring that proper monitoring mechanisms are set up, specifically field monitoring in areas which are difficult to access for UN;
- Clearance of letters of agreement/Micro capital grants or responsible partner agreements for the stabilization project;
- 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 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;
- Ensuring that the relevant projects in program area adhere to the procedures of the POPP;
- 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 Partnership Unit 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 specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities;
- Quality assurance for timely and quality donor reporting;
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.
- 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;
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems. Knowledge of Atlas or ERP is a requirement;
- Fluency in English and in Arabic.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
