Programme and Data Analyst
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:CONTRACTOR
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Posted:5 months ago
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Category:Programme and Project Management, Research and Data
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Deadline:19/08/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.
JOB SUMMARY
Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions.
Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Present in 166 countries and territories, UNDP supports governments in developing strong policies, institutions and partnerships to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Drawing on UNDP’s country presence and in close collaboration with UNDP’s Global Policy Network and the Development Coordination Office (DCO) in the UN Secretariat, the Effective Development Cooperation Team, located in the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy (BERA), provides policy and technical support to partner countries and UN Country Teams on development effectiveness, and supports the work of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation.
Established through the Busan Partnership Agreement in 2011, the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (Global Partnership or GPEDC) is a multi-stakeholder initiative for driving development effectiveness, to “maximize the effectiveness of all forms of co-operation for development for the shared benefits of people, planet, prosperity and peace.” It brings together governments, bilateral and multilateral organizations, civil society, the private sector and representatives from parliaments and trade unions among others, who are committed to strengthening the effectiveness of their partnerships for development.
The 2023-2026 Global Partnership Work Programme aims to strengthen the effectiveness of development cooperation to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and ensure that no one is left behind.
The Work Programme outlines three strategic priorities; generating evidence through the GPEDC monitoring exercise; driving informed policy dialogue and action through country dialogues and strategic partnerships; and, fostering political awareness behaviour change and update through targeted outreach and advocacy.
Since its inception, the Global Partnership has benefitted from institutional support from UNDP together with OECD, which together constitute the OECD-UNDP Joint Support Team.
Annex 3 of the 2022 Geneva Outcome Document sets out the core functions of the Joint Support Team, which include: a) Management of the GPEDC Monitoring Framework and Process; b) Secretariat services and Advisory Services to Co-Chairs and Steering Committee; and c) Advocacy, Strategic Communications, Learning, and Knowledge Management support.
Among other things, the UNDP side of the JST provides country-level guidance to strengthen capacities for more effective development co-operation management, supports and tracks progress toward development effectiveness commitments through the monitoring exercise, provides substantive support to DCO in their role on the GPEDC Steering Committee as the UNDS representative, as well as facilitates knowledge sharing, communications and advocacy support to anchor development effectiveness and the work of the Global Partnership to spur implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Programme and Data Analyst will work as an integral part of the OECD/UNDP Joint Support Team (JST) with a focus on providing technical support to the GPEDC monitoring work that tracks progress of development effectiveness principles and commitments.
In particular, the Programme and Data Analyst will provide:
- Coordination support to the roll-out of the GPEDC monitoring exercise:
- Support Partner Countries to undertake the GPEDC monitoring exercise and provide technical guidance to National Coordinators.
- Track the progress of partner countries, supporting the management of tracking sheets, following up with government officials and relevant UN Country Office colleagues accordingly.
- Support in developing and reviewing the questionnaire for, as well as support in analyzing data from, an extra-official monitoring exercise on South-South Cooperation.
- Support the management of datasets and indicators:
- Oversee the management and storage of GPEDC monitoring data
- Develop, manage and update the GPEDC dataset and visualization of GPEDC monitoring results on the GPEDC and/or UNDP websites
- Provide technical support to the UN development system on the calculation of GPEDC indicators and relevant reporting requirements.
- Support data analysis of GPEDC monitoring data:
- Compile, review and process data from the GPEDC monitoring exercise and other relevant sources in line with technical guidance for calculating results
- Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports (policy briefs and reports reviewing literature, explaining analytical methods and presenting the results) that enable tracking various development trends over time (and in close to real time);
- Identify, filter, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets;
- Convert GPEDC data into analysis and insights, in particular to report on UNDS disaggregated results and to find and highlight useful insights from various data disaggregation
- Create charts, graphs and other visuals that show accurate and relevant stories from GPEDC data
- Draft and edit substantive material on effective development cooperation and GPEDC monitoring results
Institutional Arrangement
The Programme and Data Analyst will report to the Policy Specialist, under the overall supervision of the Team Lead, Effective Development Cooperation, and work closely with members of OECD/UNDP Joint Support Team.
Competencies
Core Competencies
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
- Business Direction; & Strategy – System Thinking
- Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to; understand how interrelated elements coexist within an; overall process or system, and to consider how altering; one element can impact on other parts of the system;
- Business; Management – Communication
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and; unambiguous manner both through written and; verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose; communication methods depending on the audience; Ability to manage communications internally and; externally, through media, social media and other; appropriate channels;
- Business; Development – Knowledge; Police Facilitation
- Ability to animate individuals and communities of; contributors to participate and share, particularly; externally;
- External Relations; & Advocacy – Public Relations
- Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public; image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand,; while ensuring that individual campaigns and other; communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in; reaching the public;
- Partnership; management – Multistakeholder; engagement and; funding;
- Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private; partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working; relations, trust and mutual understanding
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
- Experience working in the area of aid effectiveness and/or development cooperation management
- Commitment to UNDP’s vision, mission, and values.
Prior exposure to work of UNDP or other UN organizations is an advantage;
- Knowledge of and experience supporting development partnerships coordination at country level.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to learning
- Strong service and team-work orientation; evident cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a fast-paced multi-national environment
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in statistics, economics, public policy, international relations/affairs/ politics, international development studies or related disciplines.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in international development cooperation.
Language
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Competency in other UN language(s), especially French, is a strong asset.
Required skills
- Experience working with quantitative data analysis
- Experience in producing research and analysis relating to development cooperation and partnerships
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, attention to detail and proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and under tight deadlines
Disclaimer
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents.
UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority.
All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 60
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