Programme Analyst, ISDU

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT VA/03/2020

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Asmara invites qualified applicants (Eritrean) for the following vacant post:

Job Code Title:                      Programme Analyst, ISDU

 Classified Grade:                 NOB

   Duty Station:                        Asmara

Organizational Context

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist, the Programme Analyst is responsible for management of UNDP programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned. The Programme Analyst analyzes environmental, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio, provides policy advice services.

The Programme Analyst 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 Food Security, Environment and Energy programme implementation.

Summary of key functions:

1. Ensures implementation of programme strategies.
2. Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned e.g. Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Livelihoods focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme.
3. Ensures provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Master’s Degree or equivalent in Natural resources Management and Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience: 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.

Language:   Fluency in the English language

Other considerations: For more details please collect the Terms of Reference from the UNDP Reception Desk. Interested applicants should submit duly filled P11 form (available at the UNDP Reception Desk, UN Office in Asmara) and a detailed CV with supporting documents. Copy of document indicating exemption from/completion of national service should be sent to UNDP Reception Desk, and UN offices, Asmara, Eritrea.

UNDP will contact those who are considered Potential candidates. Closing date for the application is 10 days from the date of announcement.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”