Programme Analyst - (AFSIT) [Open to internal and external applicants]
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Programme for Africa, implemented through the Regional Service Center for Africa (RSCA), addresses continental challenges and opportunities. The Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT), a joint initiative with the African Union Commission, provides programmatic support to countries undergoing political transitions, focusing on strengthening governance, promoting stability, and ensuring inclusive participation.
Job Purpose
The Programme Analyst, reporting to the AFSIT Programme Specialist, supports the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT). This role is crucial for managing key projects like BRIDGE and Rebuilding the Social Contract Between States and Citizens in the Sahel, which aim to promote inclusive governance, women's leadership, and citizen-state trust in transition contexts. The analyst will contribute to country-level support, regional initiatives, and knowledge development, working within a portfolio approach to foster horizontal collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to achieve UNDP's strategic goals.
Responsibilities
The Programme Analyst is responsible for supporting the implementation and coordination of AFSIT programming, including specific projects like BRIDGE and the Sahel initiative. This involves leading the development of toolkits for civil society engagement, supporting dialogues on women's political participation, facilitating diaspora engagement, and overseeing country-level implementation with partners like OSF and AfDB. The role also includes monitoring programme progress against workplans and results frameworks, preparing donor reports, and ensuring proper documentation. Furthermore, the analyst will engage with and coordinate stakeholders, including UNDP Country Offices, regional organizations, and civil society, to foster partnerships and identify new opportunities. Responsibilities extend to knowledge management, research, developing knowledge products, and supporting operational and financial coordination, including budget tracking and procurement processes.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (with a Master's degree) or 4 years (with a Bachelor's degree) is required, with experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development projects. Experience supporting programme implementation in an international development context, particularly in African political transitions or governance, is desired. Familiarity with the AU, Regional Economic Communities, civil society organizations, and previous UN experience are considered assets.
Skills
Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Cross-Functional Competencies: Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Portfolio Management, Relationship Management, Advocacy Strategy and Implementation, Civic Engagement (CSOs), Inclusion and Participation.