Programme Analyst at United Nation Development Program (UNDP)
UNDP has been in Nigeria since the country became independent in 1960 providing capacity building and policy development support to the Federal Government of Nigeria in areas of Governance & Peace Building, Inclusive growth and Sustainable Development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Conflict & Political Economy Specialist, the Programme Analyst will serve as a technical and strategic liaison between United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), SEDC, NWDC, Anambra State and the federal government.
- The role involves identifying development opportunities, tracking project implementation, coordinating stakeholders, and providing analytical support to ensure the effective design, execution, and monitoring of development programmes in the region and by extension Anambra State.
- The Analyst will be responsible for the following specific functions and tasks:
Ensure Programme Coordination and Liaison:
Serve as the principal liaison between UNDP, Anambra State Government and the SEDC.
- Facilitate regular communication and alignment of development priorities between both entities.
- Coordinate the planning, execution, and monitoring of joint development programmes and initiatives
- Coordinate partnerships between South-East region and other regions including the Northwest.
Provision of Policy and Technical Analysis:
Conduct research and policy analysis on regional development trends, sectoral performance, and investment opportunities.
- Prepare briefs, reports, and strategic inputs to inform decision-making.
Support the development of state-specific frameworks that align with regional development goals and national development priorities.
Ensure Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), civil society, private sector actors, and development partners.
- Organize and facilitate stakeholder engagements and joint review missions.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
Identify bottlenecks in project delivery and propose actionable solutions.
- Support the establishment and use of M&E frameworks for state-aligned development programmes.
- Track project milestones and performance indicators.
- Facilitate Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing
- Provide technical support and capacity building for state-level programme staff and local government officials.
Document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices from ongoing development interventions.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Development/Relations, Economics, Business Management, Political Science, or other relevant fields. Or
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience:
Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
- Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in development planning, programme coordination, or public sector engagement.
- Experience working with or within government institutions or regional development agencies is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with Nigeria’s national and regional development frameworks, especially as they relate to the South-East region.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP financials, preferably Quantum/ATLAS;
- Experience and knowledge of UN/UNDP Financial Resource Management
- Experience and working knowledge of UN principles, SDGs and international development in Africa is an asset.
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and project management tools.
Language:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Working knowledge of Igbo is a strong asset
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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