Programme Management Analyst (Home-Based)

The Programme Management Analyst provides technical advisory support to the SDG Local Action project, managing project operations including procurement, monitoring, and reporting. The role supports local governments in innovative public service delivery and ensures compliance with UNDP policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate effective project planning and implementation ensuring compliance with UNDP policies and procedures in procurement and project operations.
• Ensure strategic resource management and facilitate monitoring and analysis of project operating environment including legal considerations and risk assessment.
• Support recruitment of project personnel by liaising with Human Service Analyst and beneficiary cities.
• Assist Advisor, Cities and Local Government in delivering project operations on time and liaise with city beneficiaries to understand needs and assure project contribution to local public service delivery.
• Prepare and maintain project procurement plans, support local governments in contract and vendor management, and maintain project monitoring and implementation databases.
• Maintain project filing system for auditing and liaise with finance team to monitor project commitments and expenditures ensuring compliance with UNDP financial rules.
• Monitor implementation progress, identify and manage emerging issues, and establish partnerships and communication channels with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with implementing partners, government officials, businesses, NGOs, and beneficiaries to support inclusive implementation.
• Develop stakeholder mapping and analysis, prepare briefs on cooperation opportunities, and recommend activities for scale-up and synergies.
• Elaborate Terms of Reference for services, goods, consultancies, LTAs, construction works, and digital tools.
• Work with beneficiary cities to provide best UNDP contracting options and provide guidance on innovative basic service provision.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building in programme management and public service delivery through PPPs.
• Prepare monitoring reports for donors on programme delivery.
• Perform other duties as necessary for efficient functioning of the Office and Organization.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master´s Degree or equivalent) in Economics, Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, International Development or related field is required.
• Or a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.
• CIPS level 3 is highly desirable for this position and candidates holding this level at the time of application will have a distinct advantage.
• If the desired certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within one year of recruitment.
• Candidates holding a CIPS certification at any level below at the time of application will have a proportionate advantage.
• Minimum 2 years (with Master´s degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor´s degree) of working experience in procurement or project operations support with at least one (1) year of experience working closely with public administrations, preferably in issues related to service provision, public management and finance or public policy is required.
• Experience with UNDP procurement procedures or experience in UN project management is required.
• Experience preparing Terms of Reference for procurement and contracting processes is required.
• Experience working on Agenda 2030 and other UN global agendas will be an asset.
• Proven experience in working with local governments and their associations is an asset.
• Proven professional experience on use of results monitoring and reporting tools will be an asset.
• Experience working on innovation in the public sector will be an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of another UN language is desired.
• Working knowledge of Portuguese will be an asset.

Skills

• Procurement Procedures
• Project Operations
• Public Administration
• Public Management
• Public Finance
• Public Policy
• UNDP Procurement Modalities
• UN Project Management
• Terms of Reference
• Results Monitoring
• Reporting Tools
• CIPS Certification
• Local Government Engagement
• Innovation in Public Sector
• SDG Local Action
• Technical Advisory

Languages

English