Closing date: 18 Jun 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Nigeria - Abuja
A. Organizational Context
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Country Director (Programme), and direct supervision of the Poverty Team Leader (TL), the Programme Analyst is responsible for the execution of assessments, provision of technical advice and programme planning, management and monitoring related to poverty reduction. He/she will participate in mainstreaming human and capacity development into programme activities, including policy and programme development, implementation and monitoring, social protection strategies, income and employment generation activities, community based development programmes.
The Programme Analyst is especially expected to support, monitor, assess and advise on national and State policies, regulatory frameworks, plans and programmes as well as donor interventions in support of private sector development, especially for (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) MSMEs. This will include approaches to increased financial access which benefit the poor by helping them to establish and grow enterprises that are integrated within successful value chains and provide stable and productive employment, increased income and a broader array of products and services at the bottom of the pyramid. The approach in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to foster development in a way that directly engages and benefits the poor as producers as well as consumers.
The Programme Analyst provides matrixed supervision together with the Poverty Team Leader of assigned programme support staff and works in close collaboration with Programme Team members , the Operations team, the Planning and Partnerships Unit (PPU), staff from other UN agencies, UNDP Headquarters, donors, senior managers and technical experts from the private sector and civil society organizations to ensure successful implementation of UNDP-supported programmes.
B. Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of key functions:
- Ensures design of private sector intervention opportunities, strategies and projects.
- Contribute to effective management of the Poverty Programme portfolio with emphasis on the private sector component, ensuring quality control.
- Develop strategic partnerships and implement resource mobilization strategies.
- Provide high quality policy advisory services to UNDP and the Government and facilitate knowledge management.
- Support to other programmes managed by the Poverty Team as well as other programmes in the different UNDP practice areas as required.
1. Ensures design of private sector intervention opportunities, strategies and projects focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Analysis and research of the situation in the country, including monitoring the growth of the private sector in the country particularly Micro Small and Medium Enterprises - as well as the policy, legal and regulatory framework affecting such growth, including evolving developments, constraints, opportunities and successes. Preparation of substantive inputs in these areas for various UNDP and UNCT programme management processes.
- Identification of potential areas for support and intervention by UNDP.
- Detailed design and formulation of programmes and projects in line with Results Based Management requirements.
2. Contribute to effective management of the Poverty Programme portfolio with emphasis on the private sector component, ensuring quality control, and focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Effective application of Results Based Management (RBM) tools for project management and monitoring for achievement of results;
- Coordination of programme implementation with the executing and implementation agencies
- Design and management of projects in line with the UNDP programme and operations policies and procedures.
- Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of projects , identification of operational and financial problems and development of solutions.
- Participation in the audit of nationally implemented (NIM) projects.
3. Develop strategic partnerships and implement resource mobilization strategies focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Development of partnerships on private sector development with UN agencies, international financial institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, government institutions, the organized private sector, civil society organizations and other stakeholders. This would be based on the strategic goals of UNDP, the country’s needs and donors priorities.
- Analysis and research information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation and identification of opportunities for initiating new projects, active contributions to the overall Country Office effort in resource mobilization.
4. Provide high quality policy advisory services to UNDP and the Government and facilitate knowledge management focusing on the following results:
- Development of adequate technical capacity to support a highly professional and high quality programme portfolio and creation of national and international support networks of technical experts.
- Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to the poverty programme with emphasis on the private sector portfolio and related aspects of other programmes.
- Sound contribution to knowledge networks and communities of practice on development management and private sector driven poverty reduction initiatives.
- Organization of trainings for the operation and project staff on programme issues particularly on poverty projects.
- Support to the preparation of high-quality communication products for programme implementation and, more broadly, to publicise the progress and performance of the private sector programme.
5. Support to other programmes managed by the Poverty Team as well as other programmes in the different UNDP practice areas as required.
C. Impact of Results
The key results have impacts on the overall success of the Country Offices programme and the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets . In specific terms , it has impacts on the following results areas:
- Pro-poor policy articulation and advisory services promoted.
- The Country Office’s overall poverty reduction strategy implementation enhanced.
- Team-building and management strengthened.
- Donor intelligence and strategic partnership improved.
- Resource mobilization and management improved.
- Policy advocacy promoted.
D. 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
E. Recruitment Qualifications
Education: Masters degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other relevant Social Sciences.
Experience: Minimum 5 years experience at national or international level in providing development management services, hands on experience in the design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and programmes with particular emphasis on private sector development (including informal sector); and institutional development analysis. In-depth knowledge of MSME environment is essential. Experience in financial sector analysis (especially micro finance) and in the usage of computers and office software packages, is desirable.
Language Requirements: Fluency (both written and spoken) in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and convincingly to a broad range of audiences.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reference Code: RW_7SQFTT-88
