Programme Analyst

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Position Purpose:

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative (DRR) or ARR(P), the Programme Analyst is responsible for management of the UNDP Social Inclusion and Governance Portfolio (SIG) programme. The Programme Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends; leads formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio; and provides policy advice to senior management.

The SIG Programe Portfolio will specifically focus but not limited to the following areas:  

• Promote local socio-economic development with a particular emphasis on reducing rural poverty and exclusion and advancing equitable regional development;
• Address inequalities, focusing on overcoming deficits in employment and living standards for disadvantaged and marginalized groups and areas;
• Advance women’s economic empowerment and promote the “care economy,” in theory and practice;
• Expand and improve gender-sensitive public services related to employment, skills, education, health, social security, and care for vulnerable groups (e.g. youth, disabled, elderly), while empowering women and fostering social cohesion.
• Strengthen governance processes and institutional capacities, particularly at the local level, to advance inclusiveness, respect for rights and public participation;
• Advance the rule of law, human rights and responsive, accountable public administration at all levels, while promoting women’s empowerment and civic engagement; and
• Apply digital tools and innovative solutions to bridge social and spatial disparities.
• The Programme Analyst supervises and leads the programme staff and coordinates the activities of the projects’ staff. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the other Programme and Operations teams in the CO, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP staff in HQs and Regional Hubs, technical advisors/experts, external specialists, government officials and partners, donors, and civil society to ensure successful implementation of the UNDP programme.
• UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interv

Duties and Responsibilities

• Substantively contribute to formulation and implementation of UNDP programme strategies and policies:
• Contribute to analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country; and contribute collaborative inputs to the UN Common Country Assessment and Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNCCA and UNSDCF) as well as to the preparation/revision of the Country Programme Document (CPD), Integrated Work Plan (IWP) and other strategic documents.
• Contribute to operationalizing UNSDCF/ CPD in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies.
• Ensure implementation of relevant programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the effectiveness CO business processes.
• Analyze and synthesize proposals in assigned programme areas.

Ensure effective management of the CO programme within the Social Inclusion and Governance Portfolio focusing on quality assurance and risk management from formulation to implementation of the country programme:

• Contribute to the design and formulation of the CO programme, translate UNDP priorities into local interventions, and oversee program implementation with the implementing partners within the Social Inclusion and Governance Portfolio.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the Social Inclusion and Governance Portfolio and track use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Ensure digital technology solutions in programme implementation are managed towards scalability and sustainability in line with UNDP’s digital standards.
• Ensure effective application of results-based management tools and track achievement of strategic results.
• Ensure the effective use of data in programme implementation, and eensure effective monitoring, evaluation and learning on programme impact, develops trends analysis for future informed and anticipatory programming.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure the implementation of management responses.
• Prepare and aggregate reports on activities, outputs and outcomes, including donor and corporate reports such as ROAR.
• Maintains and develop partnerships with central/local, implementing partners, civil society and other stakeholders.
• Support to the rollout of new initiatives and programmes including through presentation of the project to LPAC; finalize contribution agreements; and determine required revisions.

Spearhead creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the portfolio’s resource mobilization strategy:

• Develop partnerships with the UN Agencies, international financial institutions (IFIs), government institutions, donors, private sector and civil society in assigned programme/ thematic areas.  
• Identify strategic programme areas of cooperation including for joint programming.  
• Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identify opportunities for initiation of new projects, and substantively contribute to Country Office resource mobilization efforts.
• Support development of the Portfolio and Country office pipeline including through the design of Programme/Project documents, concept notes, proposals, and cross-sectoral coordination in assigned areas to bring resources for projects.

Ensure provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management:

• Identify policy-driven issues; and identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
• Establish/strengthen national and international advocacy networks. Implement relevant, high -impact advocacy with key partners.
• Provide substantive support in the development of policies and institutions to address country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.
• Provide inputs so that policy advisory contributes to inclusive societal digital transformation
• Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks, communities of practice, and digital knowledge platforms.
• Organize training for the operations/ projects staff on programme related matters in assigned areas.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Economics, Development Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field is required or  
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree 

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development portfolios and projects in a related thematic area is required.
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP, also GIS, and other innovative/tech instruments is required.
• Experience in local and regional development, social protection and public administration
• Experience in leading UNDP programmatic work, including project design, budget and contract management and procurement
• Experience in leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated experience and skills in advocacy, outreach, partnership building and resource mobilization
• Experience in applying digital tools and innovative technologies for effective service delivery.
• Experience in establishing strategic partnerships with government, international organizations, academia and CSOs.

Language:

• Fluency in Turkish and English is required
• Knowledge of another UN language is desirable

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