The UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) JPO Programme equips outstanding young leaders with the skills and experience required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a positive difference in the world. As a pathway into the world of development, the programme offers young professionals excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development while providing a valuable entry point into the UN system.
During their assignments, JPOs benefit from the guidance of experienced UNDP staff members and are actively involved in supporting the design and implementation of UNDP’s programs within UNDP’s headquarters, regional or country offices. Additionally, the JPO will undergo a journey of exposure and growth which will build both personal and professional capacity for a career within the multilateral development sector.
As a JPO and young professional in UNDP you should be interested in pursuing a global career with aspiration to work for a field-based organization in support of the development agenda.
The JPO will work as part of a team and be supervised by an experienced UNDP staff member, including :
• Structured guidance and feedback, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing of responsibilities
• Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
• Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
• Completion of the yearly UNDP Annual Performance Review (APR) including learning and development objectives
The JPO will benefit from the following learning and development opportunities:
• Participation in a Hybrid Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course within the first 4 to 6 months of assignment
• Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide
• On-going Masterclasses on relevant and inspiring themes
• Career development support mechanisms and activities
• Networking with fellow JPOs, young professionals and senior UNDP colleagues
• Mentoring programme
• Other training and learning opportunities
Organisational context
UNDP has been active in Georgia since 1993, with a goal to accelerate the transition to sustainable development, ensuring that the most vulnerable and excluded are not left behind. The overall objective of UNDP’s work in Georgia under Environment and Energy and Economic Development Portfolios aims to contribute towards progress in achieving that the people of Georgia, in particular the most vulnerable, benefit from enhanced environmental governance, sustainable management of natural resources, and climate and disaster resilient development. In Georgia, UNDP is the leading development partner in the area of environment protection and climate change, well-positioned to provide sector-relevant knowledge, policy advice, and innovative solutions, as well as private sector engagement. In doing so, UNDP contributes to strengthening institutional capacities of relevant central and local public institutions for an enhanced environment, climate change governance, improving policy and legal frameworks to create a sound enabling environment facilitating sector-related reforms, promote awareness and education among the key institutions and stakeholders, demonstrate and put in place on-the-ground solutions addressing the most pressing environment, climate change, energy, disaster risk reduction and other issues. UNDP also contributes to establishing the necessary enabling conditions to pursue the required transformational changes in line with the EU Green Deal and to advancing the overall green transformation of Georgia. The later has become even more relevant since Georgia was granted the EU candidate country status in December 2023 that would require alignment with EU directives and meeting other international obligations, such as Paris agreement and NDCs. The need to diversify its green transition portfolio, move beyond non-renewables and facilitate energy efficient practices are now key priorities for the country.
UNDP Georgia is looking to strengthen its capacities to support expansion of its green transition agenda through design and development of new initiatives to support green transformation, assist in resource mobilization and overall oversight functions. The Programme Analyst will work under supervision of the Team Leader, Energy &Environment Portfolio and in close collaboration with the relevant staff of the UNDP Country Office (CO) in Georgia (EE and ED portfolio and other relevant staff). At the same time, she/he will assist UNDP CO in further positioning UNDP in the green development and energy/climate change areas, taking into consideration Georgia’s obligations towards EU Association Agenda, membership of Energy Community and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The work includes cross -portfolio works for green development. She/he will be expected to cooperate and coordinate the assigned activities with UNDP’s key partners and beneficiaries, donors and international organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
Position Purpose
Position’s key objective is to strengthen the UNDP CO positioning and representation in the green development area, assist in the design and development of new green initiatives and related resource mobilization, assist in the strategic management, guidance and oversight of related projects, and knowledge management.
Impact of Results
As results of this support UNDP CO shall be able to have a more strategic positioning in the green development and energy/climate change areas among the development partners acting in Georgia. In addition, the CO capacities would be strengthened in the area of green development. The ultimate result to be achieved would be expansion of the environment, energy and economic development portfolios within UNDP CO.
Key Duties and Accountabilities
1.) Strengthen the UNDP CO positioning and representation in the green development area
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2.) Strategic management, guidance and oversight of related projects in Environment and Energy (EE) and Economic Development (ED) Portfolio
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3.) Knowledge management
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Expected Demonstration of Competencies
Core
Cross-functional and Technical competencies
Thematic Area | Name | Definition |
Business Management | Results-Based Management | Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results |
Business Management | Project Management | Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals |
Business Management | Monitoring | Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results |
2030 Agenda: Planet | Nature, Climate and Energy | Green Economy: Green Economy and Green Growth |
2030 Agenda: Planet | Nature, Climate and Energy | Climate Change Mitigation: concepts and application |
2030 Agenda: Planet | Nature, Climate and Energy | Energy: Renewable Energy |
With a MA Degree – a minimum of two years relevant and paid experience – maximum 4 years.
With a BA Degree – a minimum of four years relevant and paid experience – maximum 6 years.
Language Requirements
Nationality of the Candidate
Under the JPO programme framework, the following position is open only to nationals of Denmark. For detailed information on the JPO Programme and recruitment criteria, please visit https://www.undp.org/jposc