Project Analyst

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Jan 23

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Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level
Consulting
Business, Operations & Strategy
Rome

Requirements

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Foreign languages, or related disciplines is required.
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional work experience in the fields of project planning, policy-strategy development and partnerships for business sector.
Experience in supporting activities across multiple workstreams and activities (e.g. program work plans, stakeholder engagements, coordination of partners, etc.)
Proven experience in business management.
Demonstrated expertise in Donor and stakeholder relationship, activities and engagements.
Familiarity with working in cross-cultural environments and liaising with international stakeholders.
Demonstrate prior experience in communication strategies, social media campaigns, ability to manage online and offline campaigns effectively and promotional event coordination is an asset.
Demonstrate prior Working experience and Proven expertise in organizing international events, workshops, or professional meetings, including administrative support, coordination and logistical planning with different parties is an asset.
Demonstrate prior professional experience managing finances, contracts, and administrative duties, including budgeting, procurement, and partnership development is an asset.
Demonstrate prior relevant work in interpreting, cultural mediation, legal research, and document translation in legal or humanitarian contexts is an asset.
Fluency in English is required.
Fluency in spoken and written of other UN official language is an asset.

Responsibilities

Contributing to the implementation of the Rome Centre work plan and strategic vision.
Support the Coordinator of the Centre in the implementation of the Rome Centre for Climate Action and Energy Transition work plan.
Provide strategic inputs in the development of the Rome Centre for Climate Action and Energy Transition, in line with UNDP’s new Strategic Offer, and working closely with relevant BPPS and regional teams.
Support the activities, outreach, and implementation of the Rome Centre.
Support the organization and reporting for, regular meetings with donors, partners, and other key stakeholders as appropriate.
Facilitate collaboration and support the coordination within the broader BPPS and Global Policy Network and Regional Bureaux to ensure programmatic integration and delivery of integrated results on energy for sustainable development.
Contribute to the engagement with funding partners.
Support relevant meetings with other teams in UNDP (youth, energy and climate) and partners, with a focus on youth organizations, movements, and networks.
Maintain strong relationships with existing partners and provide support to the engagement with new partners, in coordination with BPPS/NCE and BERA (as appropriate).
Prepare and deliver regular presentations on the Rome centre for climate action and energy transition (key activities and progress) to senior management, technical teams, and external audiences (e.g., public webinars, engagements with countries, and partner events, etc.).
Lead the engagement with the private sector and any other potential partner for financial contribution and resource mobilization.
Support the assessment, management, and monitoring of country requests.
Support the internal coordination within UNDP.
Contribute, and coordinate as requested, substantive inputs for energy programming outputs as well as to youth engagement activities.
Support relevant meetings with other teams in UNDP (youth, climate) and partners, with a focus on youth organizations, movements, and networks.
Preparation of reports and briefings on topics related to climate and energy.
Participation to policy strategy meetings and roundtables with public and private stakeholders.
Prepare and provide inputs to strategic documents, briefing notes and speeches.
Support preparation of documents intended to monitor design and implementation of programmes.
Organize training, workshops, and capacity building activities in a consultative manner, involving technical experts and stakeholders that may include the government, private sector, NGOs, donors, and/or academia.
Identify, synthesize and document best practices and lessons learned that are generated from the project and implementing partners.
Participate in and ensure sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice on project related issues.
Support establishment of knowledge platforms for the project, facilitate innovative mechanisms for dissemination of knowledge from the project, and develop knowledge resources and products to share with project partners and to support UNDP’s engagement in this area.
Promote advocacy on development trends and opportunities to collaborate in coordination with the project partners, stakeholders, and UNDP communications staff.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Project Analyst position at UNDP?

The main focus of the Project Analyst position is to support the implementation of the Rome Centre for Climate Action and Energy Transition work plan, emphasizing climate action, sustainable energy access, and stakeholder engagement.

What are the minimum education requirements for this position?

The minimum education requirement is an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Foreign languages, or related disciplines. A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in these areas, combined with additional qualifying experience, will also be considered.

How many years of relevant work experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional work experience is required for candidates with a master's degree, or 4 years for those with a bachelor's degree.

Is fluency in other languages required for this position?

Fluency in English is required, and fluency in spoken and written other UN official languages is considered an asset.

What type of work environment does the UNDP promote?

UNDP promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, encouraging individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply.

What competencies should the Project Analyst demonstrate?

The Project Analyst should demonstrate core competencies such as achieving results, innovative thinking, continuous learning, adaptability, determination, partnership engagement, and enabling diversity and inclusion.

Will the Project Analyst be working with external stakeholders?

Yes, the Project Analyst will engage with external partners, including donors, private sector organizations, and youth organizations to foster collaboration and resource mobilization.

What does the scope of work include for this position?

The scope of work includes supporting the Rome Centre’s work plan, providing technical services to country offices, facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity building, and organizing stakeholder engagements and workshops.

What is the reporting structure for this role?

The Project Analyst will report directly to the Coordinator of the Rome Centre for Climate Action and Energy Transition.

Is there an emphasis on safeguarding principles in the selection process?

Yes, UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, or discrimination, and selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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