Job Vacancies at UNDP Nigeria - Programme Analyst – Environmental Governance

UNDP is recruiting for a Programme Analyst – Environmental Governance to be based in Abuja.

The Programme Analyst analyzes environmental, climate change and energy services trends and issues in the country and assists in formulating strategies for implementing UNDP environment programmes.

Apart from carrying out environment mapping and assessment, the Programme Analyst will also be responsible for formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio, provides policy advice services.

He/she will also participate in mainstreaming environment, climate change, energy, and community based development programmes, and capacity building initiatives into programme activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

• Implementation of environment programme strategies with particular emphasis on Environmental governance, climate change and energy services.
• Management of the CO’s biodiversity and energy services programmes.
• Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy for environment programmes.
• Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management on sustainable environmental management and other related issues.

1. As a member of the Governance of Environmental Resources and Risks Programme, ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Thorough analysis and research of the environmental resource management 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 environment and related areas
  Country Office business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal standard Operating Procedures in results management.
• Scan policy environment and undertake impact assessment of CO environmental programmes.

2. Ensures effective management of the CO environment and energy services programme and related activities focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

• Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results.
• Design and formulate CO environment programme and translating UNDP priorities into local interventions.
• Introduction of performance indicators, success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones.
• Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies.
• Initiation of projects, presentation of project to PAC, entering project into Atlas, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review.
• Programme Analyst performs, where delegated authority is granted, the role of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval, participates in recruitment processes for projects.
• Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems and development of solutions. Participation in audit of NEX projects.
• Evaluation of the programme impact. Monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment in portfolio.

3. Ensures creation of strategic partnership and implementation of resource mobilization strategy focusing on the following results:

• Development of partnerships on sustainable development initiatives with UN agencies, international financial institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, government institutions, organized private sector, civil society organizations and other stakeholders. This should be based on the strategic goals of UNDP, country’s needs and donors’ priorities.
• Analysis and research of 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 office effort in resource mobilization.

4. Ensures provision of top quality policy advise services to the government and facilitate knowledge building and management focusing on the following results:

• Identification of sources of information related to environment policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to the CO’s environment programme policy goals.
• Development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.
• Sound contribution to knowledge networks and communities of practice on sustainable development initiatives.
• Organization of trainings for the operation and project staff on programme issues particularly on environment programmes.

5. Perform any additional tasks as requested by the Team Leader.

• The key results have impact 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 impacts the following results areas:
• Environmental policy articulation and advisory services promoted.
• The CO’s overall environmental governance and climate change strategy implementation enhanced.
• Team-building and management strengthened.
• Donor intelligence and strategic partnership improved.
• Resource mobilization and management improved.
• Policy advocacy promoted.

Competencies

Corporate:

• Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP’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.

Functional:

Strong ability to apply various local governance and local area development approaches to the specific context, including translating these into effective policy and programme interventions in the field.

Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products.

Professional and/or academic experience in one or more of the areas of practice/thematic area.

Leadership:

Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of global development experience.

Knowledge and expertise in UNDP’s programming processes.

Proven ability to contribute to a practice area and drive for results with a strong knowledge of results-based management and budgeting.

Managing Relationships:

Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational skills and strong ability to work within teams.

creating an enabling environment, mentoring and developing staff.

Excellent negotiating and networking skills.

Strong resource mobilization and partnering skills.

Managing Complexity:

Ability to address global development issues.

Substantive knowledge and understanding of development cooperation with the ability to support the practice architecture of UNDP and inter-disciplinary issues.

Demonstrated substantive contributions and ability to integrate global knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives.

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Ability to strongly promote and build knowledge products and a sound global network of institutional and individual contacts.

Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example.

Seeks and applies knowledge, information and best practices from within and outside of UNDP.

Provides constructive coaching and feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Advanced University Degree (Masters or above) in Environmental Science, Natural/Geo-Sciences or a relevant social or natural science.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environment or related areas, demonstrating both advisory and project management skills.

Evidence of substantive knowledge, including ideally publications (e.g. papers), on environment or related areas.
Experience in working with international development agencies.

Familiarity in working with sub-national governments is highly desirable.

Language Requirements: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English. Working knowledge of any of the three Nigerian major languages would be an advantage.

Deadline is 9th September 2009.

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