UNDP Jobs: PROGRAMME ANALYST - ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE

Under the overall guidance of RR/RC and direct supervision of EA, the National Economist advises Senior Management on macro-economic policies and trends and relevant linkages to UNDP programmes.  The National Economist provides analysis for formulation of strategies and briefings to Senior Management. The National Economist works with Government and counterparts to identify alternative macro-economic policy options and to enhance the policy impact of UNDP projects and programmes.  UNDP is recruiting for a Programme Analyst – Environmental Governance to be based in Abuja.The Programme Analyst analyzes environmental, climate change and energy services trends and issues in the country and assists in formulating strategies for implementing UNDP environment programmes. Apart from carrying out environment mapping and assessment, the Programme Analyst will also be responsible for formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio, provides policy advice services. He/she will also participate in mainstreaming environment, climate change, energy, and community based development programmes, and capacity building initiatives into programme activities. Duties and Responsibilities Competencies Corporate: Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP's values and ethical standards. Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Functional: Strong ability to apply various local governance and local area development approaches to the specific context, including translating these into effective policy and programme interventions in the field. Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products. Professional and/or academic experience in one or more of the areas of practice/thematic area. Leadership: Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of global development experience. Knowledge and expertise in UNDP's programming processes. Proven ability to contribute to a practice area and drive for results with a strong knowledge of results-based management and budgeting. Managing Relationships: Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational skills and strong ability to work within teams. creating an enabling environment, mentoring and developing staff. Excellent negotiating and networking skills. Strong resource mobilization and partnering skills. Managing Complexity: Ability to address global development issues. Substantive knowledge and understanding of development cooperation with the ability to support the practice architecture of UNDP and inter-disciplinary issues. Demonstrated substantive contributions and ability to integrate global knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives. Knowledge Management and Learning: Ability to strongly promote and build knowledge products and a sound global network of institutional and individual contacts. Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example. Seeks and applies knowledge, information and best practices from within and outside of UNDP. Provides constructive coaching and feedback. Required Skills and Experience Education: Advanced University Degree (Masters or above) in Environmental Science, Natural/Geo-Sciences or a relevant social or natural science. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environment or related areas, demonstrating both advisory and project management skills. Evidence of substantive knowledge, including ideally publications (e.g. papers), on environment or related areas. Experience in working with international development agencies. Familiarity in working with sub-national governments is highly desirable. Language Requirements: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English. Working knowledge of any of the three Nigerian major languages would be an advantage. Deadline is 9th September 2009.