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The UNDP Programme Unit works to support achievement of UNDP strategic objectives and to support the Republic of Moldova in achieving sustainable development goals, with a particular focus on fostering solutions where people and planet thrive together. Guided by the UNDP’s Strategic Plan and the Country Programme Document of 2023-2027, the Programme Unit is dedicated to advancing integrated, innovative and impactful programming that promote a more cohesive, inclusive, just and resilient society, supported by a better quality of life for everyone.
The Environment, Energy, and Climate Change Cluster within the UNDP Moldova Programme Unit plays a leading role in addressing the country’s pressing environmental and climate challenges while unlocking opportunities for sustainable and inclusive green development. The Cluster drives systemic transformation by advancing ambitious climate, energy, and environmental policies aligned with national and international frameworks, such as the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement.
It champions innovative solutions, including nature-based approaches, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable resource management, to enhance ecosystem resilience and strengthen energy security. By empowering communities, particularly women, youth, and marginalized groups, the Cluster fosters inclusive participation in climate action and environmental governance.
Through targeted capacity-building initiatives and knowledge sharing, the Cluster strengthens national and local abilities to plan and implement climate-sensitive practices. It connects stakeholders across sectors, mobilizes resources from global climate funds and diverse partnerships, and scales up impactful interventions. Additionally, the Cluster ensures the integration of environmental and climate considerations into broader socio-economic frameworks, promoting inter-agency collaboration and laying the foundation for an inclusive, just, and resilient future for Moldova.
Programme staff support the Country Office in designing and implementing forward-looking programme strategies that not only address immediate development challenges but also drive long-term, integrated systemic change. By fostering resilience, capacity building, and innovation, they enable transformative solutions that contribute to sustainable and inclusive development outcomes for Moldova.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change Cluster Lead/Programme Specialist, the Programme Analyst is responsible for supporting the supervision and oversight of the UNDP programme/projects within the Environment, Energy and Climate Change Cluster. The Programme Analyst analyzes political, social, economic, environmental, energy and climate change trends; leads formulation, management and evaluation of programme/projects’ activities within his/her portfolio; and provides policy advice services.
The Programme Analyst supervises and leads the project staff and coordinates activities of the projects’ staff. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the Programme and Operations teams in the CO, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP staff in HQs and Regional Hubs, technical advisors/experts, external specialists, government officials and partners, donors, and civil society to ensure successful implementation of the UNDP programme.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
2.) Ensure effective management of the CO programme within the assigned thematic/sector areas focusing on quality assurance and risk management from formulation to implementation of the country programme.
Contribute to design and formulation of CO programme, translate UNDP priorities into local interventions, and oversee programme implementation with the implementing partners within the assigned programme areas. Ensure that design and formulation of programme considers societal digital technology risks and opportunities and other future signals. Oversee planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the assigned programme areas; and track use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Ensure digital technology solutions in programme implementation are managed towards scalability and sustainability in line with UNDP’s digital standards. Ensure effective application of results-based management tools and track achievement of strategic results. Ensure the effective use of data in programme implementation, across the data lifecycle; and ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and learning on programme impact. Support trends analysis for future informed and anticipatory programming. Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure the implementation of management responses. Prepare and aggregate reports on activities, outputs and outcomes, including donor and corporate reports. Support to the rollout of new initiatives and programmes including through presentation of the project to PAC; finalize contribution agreements; and determine required revisions.3.) Ensure creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy.
Develop partnerships with the UN Agencies, international financial institutions (IFIs), government institutions, donors, private sector (if applicable to CO), and civil society in assigned programme/ thematic areas. Identify strategic programme areas of cooperation including for joint programming. Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identify opportunities for initiation of new projects, and substantively contribute to Country office resource mobilization efforts. Support development of portfolios and Country office pipeline including through the design of Programme/Project documents, concept notes, proposals, and cross-sectoral coordination in assigned areas to bring resources for projects.4.) Ensure provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management.
Identify policy-driven issues; and identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals. Establish/strengthen national and international advocacy networks. Implement relevant, high -impact advocacy with key partners. Provide substantive support in the development of policies and institutions to address country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners. Provide input so that policy advisory contributes to inclusive societal digital transformation and takes digital technology risks and opportunities or futures signals into account. Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks, communities of practice, and digital knowledge platforms. Organize training for the operations/ projects staff on programme related matters in assigned areas.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Competencies
Achieve Results
LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
Think Innovatively
LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
Learn Continuously
LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
Adapt with Agility
LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
Act with Determination
LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
Engage and Partner
LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion
LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making
People Management
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Business Management - Results-based Management
Business Management - Working with Evidence and Data
Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making.Business Direction & Strategy - Systems 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.2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness - Effectiveness
Project Quality Assurance Required Skills and ExperienceLanguage requirements:
Fluency in English and Romanian is required. Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language would be an asset. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.