Thursday, October 23, 2014

UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) Coordination Analyst Vacancy in Kenya

United Nations Development Programme

UNDP Kenya invites applications for the following position:

Post Title: UN Coordination Analyst
 
Contract Type: FTA
 
Grade / Band: NOB
 
Direct Supervisor: Head of Resident Coordinator’s Office/Strategic Planning Adviser
 
Duration: One year, renewable subject to funding and performance.
 
Background: Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the Resident Coordinator’s office, the UN Coordination Analyst 
  • strengthens capacity of the UN Country Team, 
  • analyzes political, social and economic trends and provides inputs to preparation of country programming products including the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAFs),
  • supports the national strategies setting,
  • provides assistance to Strategic Results Groups, the Program Management and Oversight Group (PMOG) and the National Steering Committee in the development and implementation of the collaborative and joint programmes and 
  • monitors progress towards the realization of the UNDAF, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), sustainable human development goals,
  •  provides support to agencies without field representation to access national systems and for national counterparts to access the expertise of agencies without field representation.
Required Skills and Experience:
 
Education:
  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.
Experience:
  • 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services.
  • Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
  • Knowledge about the UN and RC systems would be an advantage.
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages.
  • Experience in handling of web based management systems.
  • Excellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Kiswahili
Date of Issue: 23 October 2014
 
Closing Date: 31 October 2014
 
The full terms of reference for the position can be accessed on the UNDP Kenya e-
Recruitment portal on the UNDP Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org
 
Notice
 
UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns