Background
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UNDP operates in approximately 170 countries and territories, aiming to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so that countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. In Myanmar, UNDP focuses on strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities to both ongoing and future challenges. The UNDP’s Community First Programme (CFP) provides direct support to these communities, addressing their urgent basic needs and building their resilience to future shocks. The CFP is centered around three area-based projects: (i) Rakhine Triple Nexus (RTN), (ii) Enabling Community Recovery and Resilience (ENCORE), and (iii) Urban Resilience Programme (URP).
The Rakhine Triple Nexus (RTN) is a vital component of the CFP, designed to empower the most vulnerable
communities, including the stateless and displaced, by facilitating their transition from crisis to recovery and ultimately to long-term resilience. The RTN encompasses a variety of interventions across economic, social, legal, disaster, and climate sectors. These interventions contribute to three primary outcomes:
Vulnerable communities, including displaced and stateless populations, gain access to enhanced tools for pursuing inclusive development and social cohesion. This includes improved access to legal services, protection, and fundamental rights. These communities benefit from improved access to basic services such as drinking water, community access roads, and essential infrastructure, while also being better prepared for external shocks and natural resource management. The most vulnerable households and individuals have their livelihoods rehabilitated and revitalized, with diversified income-generation opportunities.UNDP seeks the expertise of Project Analyst to support effective planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring of RTN Project.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of the Rakhine Field Office/Project Manager, the Project Analyst supports effective planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
Ensures Project planning and implementation
Support project planning and development of Annual Work Plans (AWPs) and budget, aligned to project outcomes and outputs, including budget revisions as required. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of project activities in the field. Lead the development and execution of procurement plans. Support the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs), calls/requests for proposals, and coordinate technical reviews of proposals and grant management. Provide technical input for the design and formulation of project concept notes and proposals.Ensures Quality assurance and project monitoring
Assist in developing the project risk framework, conducting risk screening, risk management, and SES (Social and Environmental Standards) screening & reporting. Lead capacity assessments, risk screening, and vetting for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and partners. Monitor progress on project activities, results, and indicators, including partner implementation of projects. Advise the Project Manager of any concerns regarding financial and operational management by implementing partners. Conduct field visits to monitor project activities and provide technical support. Provide regular updates on project progress and risks to the Project Manager. Monitor and track budget implementation and project activity expenditures, performing budget revisions as needed. Contribute to periodic evaluations and impact assessments to gauge overall project performance, identifying lessons learned and best practices.Ensures Data collection and analysis
Coordinate data collection to track achievement of project indicators and targets. Collaborate with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Analyst on the development of dashboards and data collection tools to meet CO and donor reporting requirements. Analyze project results, identify gaps, and design innovative interventions.Ensures Documentation, knowledge management and reporting
Contribute inputs for semi-annual and annual reports, donor reports, and project briefs. Review and coordinate the submission of financial and narrative reports from partners. Provide input for presentation slides, speeches, briefing notes, and communication materials. Document good practices, success stories, and lessons learned. Facilitate internal project learning by organizing events for sharing lessons learned, promoting continuous improvement in project management.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization
CompetenciesCore 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 discriminationCross-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 systemBusiness Development
Knowledge Facilitation - Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange. Project Management - Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals Partnerships Management - Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies Communication - 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 channels2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness
Effectiveness - Project Quality AssuranceBusiness Management
Results-based Management - Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and toolsRequired Languages:
Fluency in English and Burmese (Myanmar) is required DisclaimerThis vacancy is archived.