The Programme Analyst position is located in the Arab States Regional Office (ASRO) and directly reports to the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor. The position also supports the Partnership function working with the Regional Program Coordinator at the regional office. The Performance Appraisal and Development for the Programme Analyst will be conducted by Regional M&E Advisor with feedback solicited from the Program Coordinator.
The Programme Analyst will provide integrated programme, technical, and analytical support within a systems strengthening approach fundamental to UNFPA’s overall strategic Plan (2018-2021). The Programme Analyst contributes to the development and implementation of effective regional and country programmes in the region by providing program and technical support to UNFPA’s programmes, M&E work plans and Partnership targets.
The incumbent will work in close cooperation with the country offices, relevant regional advisers, headquarters units of relevance, the UN system and sister organizations, Government counterparts, development and strategic partners to ensure internal and external flow of communication and information, particularly with partners.
Functions / Key Results Expected:
The position supports the implementation of the Regional Partnerships Strategy (2019-2021) and the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Strategy, while contributing to with the fostering of results-based management principles in the region that will attract a sustainable funding and partnership base for the Country Office Programmes.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
Provides support to results-based planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation at country and regional levels
Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing in M&E and partnership
The implementation of Corporate and Regional strategies and Targets related to Partnership
Provide logistics and administrative support to the Monitoring and Evaluation and partnership functions in the regional office
1. Provides support to results-based planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation at country and regional levels (under supervision of M&E Adviser):
- Contributes to the results-based planning process for the COs and ASRO.
- Implementation of M&E annual work plan
- Provides support to the management of the monitoring, reporting and evaluation processes.
- Contributes to drafting, quality assurance and finalization of various reports from the Country offices to the Regional level, based on UNFPA RBM and donor requirements.
- Contributes to providing guidance on UNFPA reporting policies, and practices including monitoring and evaluation policies and procedures.
- Provides inputs at the design stage and planning for monitoring, reporting and evaluation plans.
- Support follow up action on implementation of evaluation recommendations by Country Offices and ASRO
- Work closely with the Regional M&E Advisor to support the regional office oversight functions on country offices
- Support the Regional Office Peer-Review mechanism on Country Office Annual Plans and Annual Reports
2. Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing in M&E and Partnership as required by the organization, focusing on the following results:
- Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to partnership-building activities, and M&E.
- Participates as appropriate in quality assurance oversight and evaluation processes (for M&E and Partnership) to contribute to the strategic positioning of the regional Office
- Support management of knowledge networks, communities of practice, and resources fora on M&E and partnership
- Facilitates the organization of training/briefings/webinars for the COs and RO staff on partnership and ME issues.
- Contributes to completion of results oriented Annual Reports (SIS/MyResults) and other corporate reports.
3. The implementation of Corporate and Regional strategies and Targets related to Partnership focusing on achievement of the following results: (under supervision Regional Programme Coordinator)
- Contribute towards the development and implementation of the Regional and Country Offices Partnership Strategies and Plans;
- Client (COs/ strategic partners) Relationship Management under the supervision of Regional Programme Coordinator
- Contributes to Partnership oversight through ensuring COs. compliance with policy and procedures requirements, including Due Diligence, MoU preparations and in-kind Agreements.
- Maintain the established network of strategic partners, and provide analysis of Partner trends and funding patterns for UNFPA ASRO RO/COs on a periodic basis
- Contributes to assessment of public-private association opportunities, and private sector partnerships
- Manage a depository of concluded MoUs at level of RO/COs, and network of partners in place
- Inputs to and update of outreach/publicity material geared towards partners.
- Contribute and support the development of ASRO RO strategic partnership Framework and roll-out at country level.
4. Provide logistics and administrative support to the Monitoring and Evaluation and Partnership functions at the regional office
- Support the process of consultants recruitment for Partnership/M&E including processing of necessary documentation for payments in line with contractual agreements
- Support the process of interns’ recruitment to the Partnership/M&E Desks
- Facilitate the logistics for the organization and administrative/Financial management of events such as workshops, meetings, and seminars as required for Partnership and M&E including the processing of documentation required for engagement of hotels, and other venues in line with organizational regulations, rules, policies and procedures
- Support with the travel and logistics of the /M&E and Partnership relevant advisers’ missions and conduct the necessary substantive preparations required.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the /M&E and partnership relevant advisers
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
A master degree in political science, international relations, international development, social sciences; Candidates with a Master degree must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience;
Candidates with a Bachelor university degree may apply but must have at least five years of relevant work experience;
Experience:
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Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience for holders of master degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience for holders of bachelor degree at the national, or regional level in development work, with an emphasis on / M&E and partnership; with prior experience of working at least one year within the UN system, with full understanding of the intricacies and operational framework of the UN;
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Experience in the design, and drafting of proposals/Concept Notes within national, multilateral or international organization; and requisite research and analysis
- Familiarity with Results Based Management (RBM) and evaluation in the UN system will be an advantage
- Experience in Partner mapping, management, and outreach including analytical prowess in the handling of strategic partners’ communication, and procedural frameworks
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based programmes and tools including Excel, Power point, data and reporting tools.
- Language Requirements:
- Full Proficiency in written and spoken English; proficiency in Arabic is an asset.
Required Competencies
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
- Embracing diversity in all its forms
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Values: Integrity/Commitment to mandate, Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning, Valuing diversity;
- Managing Relationships: Working in teams, Coordination capacities, Communicating information and ideas, Conflict and self-management;
- Working with people: Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management;
- Personal Leadership and Effectiveness: Strategic and analytical thinking, Results orientation/Commitment to excellence, Appropriate and transparent decision making.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda;
- Results-based programme development and management;
- Innovation and marketing of new approaches;
- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners;
- Resource mobilization
