Policy Advisor, Data Management & Analysis Senior Expert (Remote)

UNDP supports strategic capacity development initiatives to promote inclusive growth and sustainable human development. Together with national, regional and local authorities, civil societies, private sector, UNDP strives to support Ukraine in its efforts to eliminate poverty, develop people’s capacity, achieve equitable results, sustain the environment, and advance democratic governance. UNDP is in line with 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to achieve national strategic capacity development.

In 2024, the development partners and the Government of Ukraine agreed to relaunch the sector coordination efforts adapted to the new context and needs, following the full-scale invasion in 2022. The Sectoral Working Groups (SWG) are the technical tier of the Development Partners – Government of Ukraine aid coordination architecture.

The main purpose of the sectoral working groups is improvement of coordination and interaction between all parties regarding attracting and using of all types of results-oriented aid flows (grants, technical cooperation, in-kind support, loans, guarantees) and aid information management, aligned to priorities identified in strategic documents of the Government of Ukraine, sectoral priorities and ministerial action plans.

As part of its commitment to strengthening national capacities and inclusive coordination, the UNDP Energy and Environment Portfolio and Policy and Programme Coherence Unit are seeking a National UN Volunteer Senior Expert to support the operations of the Sectoral Working Groups Secretariat. The Policy Advisor, Data Management & Analysis Specialist will support the Secretariats’ mission of efficiency, accountability, and complex policy implementation through robust analytics, data management, solutions development, and policy analysis and development.

The Sectoral Working Group on Environment, Climate and Green Transition (SWG ECGT), co-chaired by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, the Embassy of Sweden, and UNDP Ukraine, plays a key role in aligning donor support and national efforts with Ukraine’s environmental reform priorities, EU integration agenda, and post-war green recovery. The Policy Advisor, Data Management & Analysis Senior Expert will support the analytical work within the SWG ECGT.

Under the direct supervision of the Energy and Environment Portfolio Team Lead and Policy and Programme Coherence Unit’s senior management, the National UN Volunteer Senior Expert will serve as a Policy Advisor, Data Management & Analysis Senior Expert, playing a central role in ensuring effective collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society organizations, and international partners. This function is essential to supporting transparent, inclusive, and informed decision-making within the Sectoral Working Groups Secretariat, and the Sectoral Working Group on Environment, Climate and Green Transition.

Key responsibilities include:
- Providing evidence-based policy advice to the Sectoral Working Groups Secretariat, and the Sectoral Working Group on Environment, Climate and Green Transition, on environment, climate change, and green recovery priorities, including the alignment with the EU Green Deal and Chapter 27 of the EU acquis.
- Supporting the Ministry and UNDP in developing and implementing an advocacy strategy to promote the adoption of the Draft Law “On the Foundations of Green Recovery,” including addressing comments to the Draft Law, preparing policy briefings and explanatory notes, advocacy materials, supporting stakeholder engagement, and coordination with Parliament, government agencies, and development partners.
- Facilitate and support the planning, organization, and follow-up of thematic group meetings within the SWG ECGT, ensuring high-quality inputs, and technical-level discussions on key reform areas (e.g., waste, water, biodiversity, climate policy).
- Support the Ministry and SWG Secretariat in identifying synergies across donor-funded initiatives, minimizing duplication, and enhancing coherence of external support. Assist in preparing progress reports and donor updates as required.
- Contribute to tracking the progress of environmental reforms, including those related to green recovery, and assist in developing indicators for monitoring and evaluation of SWG activities.
- Assisting in data collection and analysis related to international technical assistance (ITA) projects, and contributing to the maintenance and regular updates of a data management systems within the SWGs’ structure.
- Preparing analytical and communication materials, including presentations, briefs, talking points, and summaries for in-person and virtual meetings, and public events of the Sectoral Working Groups Secretariat, and the Sectoral Working Group on Environment, Climate and Green Transition in English and Ukrainian
- Contributing to other tasks as needed, ensuring alignment with the project’s overall objectives and priorities.