Programme Management Analyst (Home-Based) [Open to internal and external applicants]

UNDP; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP is seeking a Programme Management Analyst to provide technical advisory support for the SDG Local Action project, guiding local and regional governments in procurement and public service delivery. You will monitor results, maintain databases, and support recruitment and coordination with diverse partners worldwide.

The role requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in procurement/project operations, and familiarity with UNDP procedures; English is mandatory, Portuguese

Qualifications

• Advanced degree requirement in Economics, Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, Engineering or International Development; or a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement or project operations support; at least 1 year working with public administrations on service provision, public management, finance, or public policy.
• Experience with UNDP procurement procedures or UN project management; experience preparing Terms of Reference for procurement and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate effective project planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with UNDP policies for procurement, operations, and resource management.
• Monitor the operating environment, assess risks, and support project personnel recruitment.
• Assist the Advisor, manage the procurement plan, and support local governments with contracts; maintain project databases and filing systems.
• Monitor progress towards goals, manage issues, and establish partnerships with stakeholders including government officials, businesses, NGOs, and beneficiaries.
• Develop stakeholder analyses and prepare briefs for potential cooperation; elaborate Terms of Reference for services and goods.

Skills

Achieve Results

Think Innovatively

Learn Continuously

Adapt with Agility

Act with Determination

Engage and Partner

Enable Diversity and Inclusion

System Thinking

Results-based Management

Project Management

Procurement Management

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier/Relationship Management

Education

Master's degree in Economics, Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, or International Development

First-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supports integrated programmatic, policy, and financing solutions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Governance, Rule of Law, and Peacebuilding (GRP) Hub, within the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS), enhances UNDP's impact on governance and peacebuilding. Local governments are crucial for SDG implementation, managing over 65% of SDG targets. This role supports the SDG Local Action project.

Job purpose: The Programme Management Analyst will provide technical advisory support to the SDG Local Action project, focusing on effective project management. This role is critical in guiding local and regional governments in implementing innovative solutions for public service delivery, including procurement management, and demonstrating how these actions contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The analyst will work under the guidance of the Advisor, Cities and Local Governments, collaborating with beneficiary cities globally, UNDP Country Offices, and a diverse project team. Key functions include supporting local government procurement operations, monitoring project results, and ensuring overall project efficiency to enhance UNDP's impact on local governance and SDG achievement.

Responsibilities: Coordinate effective project planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with UNDP policies and procedures for procurement, operations, and resource management. Monitor the operating environment, assess risks, and support project personnel recruitment. Ensure efficient project operations by assisting the Advisor, managing the procurement plan, and supporting local governments with contracts. Maintain project databases and filing systems, and monitor financial commitments and expenditures. Monitor progress towards goals, manage emerging issues, and establish strong partnerships with stakeholders, including government officials, businesses, NGOs, and beneficiaries. Develop stakeholder analysis and prepare briefs for potential cooperation. Elaborate Terms of Reference for services and goods, and facilitate knowledge sharing on best practices in programme management and public service delivery, contributing to capacity building in beneficiary cities.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Economics, Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, or International Development is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience is also acceptable. CIPS Level 3 certification is highly desirable and should be obtained within one year of recruitment if not already held.

Work experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience (with a Master's degree) or 4 years (with a Bachelor's degree) in procurement or project operations support is required. At least one year of this experience must involve working closely with public administrations on service provision, public management, finance, or public policy. Experience with UNDP procurement procedures or UN project management, and experience preparing Terms of Reference for procurement and contracting, are also required.

Skills: Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Technical Competencies: System Thinking, Results-based Management, Project Management, Procurement Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier/Relationship Management.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: Portuguese