Vacancy title:
Programme Analyst

Jobs at:
UNDP

Deadline of this Job:
21 September 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 11th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP - Rwanda) is announcing the following vacancy:
Position Information

Job Code Title: Programme Analyst
Department: UNDP
Reports to: Head of Unit/ PEU
Grade: NOB
Type of contract: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 9 months
Deadline: 21 September 2018

Organizational Context
The Programme Analyst (Environment) supervises and leads programme support staff in the Unit, coordinates activities of the project teams and other Programme Units, and works in close collaboration with the Operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP programme implementation.

Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of Key Functions:

• Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and implementation of programme strategies.
  
• Management of the CO programme.
  
• Contribution to DaO Initiative.
  
• Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy.
  
• Facilitation of knowledge building and management.
  

Competencies and Critical Success Factors

• 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 / projects and 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.
  
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
  
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
  

Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.
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Recruitment Qualifications

Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Environmental Studies, Economics, Political / Social Science, Business/Public Administration, or other development-related field.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services in the environmental protection and project management areas;
  
• Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
  
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages and handling of web-based management systems essential.
  

Language Requirements:
Fluency (both verbal and written) in English and French, and the national language of the duty station