Programme Analyst (Open to internal and external applicants)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bolivia supports sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development aligned with national plans and the SDGs. The Nature, Climate, and Energy unit provides technical and strategic support for biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, climate action, and resilience-building. This role is crucial for managing the environmental portfolio, ensuring quality, coherence, and integration of UNDP principles.
Job Purpose
The Programme Analyst for Nature and Climate Change is responsible for the management of UNDP's environmental and climate portfolio in Bolivia. This involves analyzing socio-economic trends, leading the formulation, management, and evaluation of programme activities, and providing policy advice. The role ensures the effective implementation of projects, supports resource mobilization, fosters strategic partnerships, and contributes to knowledge management. The Analyst will work under the supervision of the Head of the Environment and Climate Change Unit, coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve UNDP's strategic goals in Bolivia, particularly in addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the formulation and implementation of UNDP programme strategies and policies by analyzing the country's situation and providing inputs for strategic documents. Ensure effective management of the assigned programme areas, focusing on quality assurance and risk management throughout the project lifecycle, including design, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring. Oversee the application of results-based management tools, track strategic results, and ensure effective data utilization for monitoring, evaluation, and learning. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with UN agencies, IFIs, government, donors, and civil society to support resource mobilization and project development. Provide high-quality advisory services, identify policy issues, synthesize best practices, and facilitate knowledge building and management, including organizing training sessions.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of experience (with a Master's degree) or four years (with a Bachelor's degree) in environmental or climate project management, including planning, implementation, and monitoring. Experience with computer software, database management, and ERP systems is necessary. Desirable experience includes work in biodiversity, climate adaptation/mitigation, community resilience, project proposal development, and working with public sector or community-based organizations.
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: Systems Thinking, Results-Based Management, Project Management, Portfolio Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Working with Evidence and Data. Technical Competencies: 2030 Agenda Engagement & Effectiveness, Project Quality Assurance.