Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist/Environment and Climate Action Cluster Leader, the Programme Analyst on Resilience Building is responsible for management of UNDP programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned and will provide policy and technical support in the area of building resilience to diverse shocks and crises, including climate change, disasters and epidemics in Uzbekistan and its communities.

The Programme Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends and participates in the formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within a portfolio. The Programme Analyst on Resilience Building promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Programme Analyst on Resilience Building will follow the UNDP Strategic positioning on Resilience building as part of UNDP Strategic Plan and signature solutions including building the resilience of communities. Programme Analyst will be responsible to contribute to the planning, implementation and reporting of the CO in part of resilience building in Uzbekistan including within CDP and UNSDCF planning and reporting processes. 

The Programme Analyst on Resilience Building guides and coordinates activities of the relevant projects’ staff. The Programme Analyst on Resilience Building works in close collaboration with the CO Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations teams, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP programme implementation. Position Purpose: 

Implementation of programme strategies Management of the CO programme Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy  Provision of top-quality advisory services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management Duties and Responsibilities Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results: Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to CCA, UNSDCF, CPD and other documents. Analysis and synthesis of proposals on the areas for support and interventions within the practice area specialization assigned. Serve as a resource person and provide advisory support to management of CO on Resilience Building in Uzbekistan Participates in effective management of the CO programme within the thematic/ practice area specialization assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the  following results: Design and formulation of some parts of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions. Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to PAC, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review. Programme Analyst performs functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval (if authorized by SM), participates in recruitment processes for projects. Application of conceptual models in support of programme design. Identification of sound financial mechanisms and instruments for funding environmental and resilience building interventions in the region. Contribute to the drafting of project proposals, facilitate internal and external discussions, as well as development of full-fledged project documents working closely with the UNDP Cluster teams, consultants and national partners. Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of NIM projects. Preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting. Supports creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy  focusing on achievement of the following results: Comprehensive analysis and research on donor landscape, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization. Provides top quality advisory services to the Government and ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results: Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals. Supports UNDP’s initiatives in the area of green growth, with particular focus on green finance. Contribute to the policy support on various strategies on green transition, including principles of just transition. Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues. Professional growth through active learning. 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

Strategic Thinking

‡Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP is objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions

‡Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP

Business Management

Results-based Management

‡Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results

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 Management

Risk Management

‡Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks

Programme and Policy

Crisis and Fragility Policy and Engagement

‡Crisis risks and early warning

Partnership management

Strategic engagement

‡Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives

Business Direction & Strategy

Strategic Thinking

‡Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP is objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions

‡Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP

Business Management

Results-based Management

‡Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results

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

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