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Project Analyst

Sittway

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: Sittway
  • Grade: Junior level - NPSA-9, National Personnel Services Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: 2025-01-30

Background 
 
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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP operates in approximately 170 countries and territories, aiming to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so that countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. In Myanmar, UNDP focuses on strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities to both ongoing and future challenges. The UNDP’s Community First Programme (CFP) provides direct support to these communities, addressing their urgent basic needs and building their resilience to future shocks. The CFP is centered around three area-based projects: (i) Rakhine Triple Nexus (RTN), (ii) Enabling Community Recovery and Resilience (ENCORE), and (iii) Urban Resilience Programme (URP).

The Rakhine Triple Nexus (RTN) is a vital component of the CFP, designed to empower the most vulnerable

communities, including the stateless and displaced, by facilitating their transition from crisis to recovery and ultimately to long-term resilience. The RTN encompasses a variety of interventions across economic, social, legal, disaster, and climate sectors. These interventions contribute to three primary outcomes:

  • Vulnerable communities, including displaced and stateless populations, gain access to enhanced tools for pursuing inclusive development and social cohesion. This includes improved access to legal services, protection, and fundamental rights.
  • These communities benefit from improved access to basic services such as drinking water, community access roads, and essential infrastructure, while also being better prepared for external shocks and natural resource management.
  • The most vulnerable households and individuals have their livelihoods rehabilitated and revitalized, with diversified income-generation opportunities.

UNDP seeks the expertise of Project Analyst to support effective planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring of RTN Project. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of the Rakhine Field Office/Project Manager, the Project Analyst supports effective planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of project activities. 

Ensures Project planning and implementation

  • Support project planning and development of Annual Work Plans (AWPs) and budget, aligned to project outcomes and outputs, including budget revisions as required.
  • Coordinate and monitor the implementation of project activities in the field.
  • Lead the development and execution of procurement plans.
  • Support the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs), calls/requests for proposals, and coordinate technical reviews of proposals and grant management.
  • Provide technical input for the design and formulation of project concept notes and proposals.

Ensures Quality assurance and project monitoring 

  • Assist in developing the project risk framework, conducting risk screening, risk management, and SES (Social and Environmental Standards) screening & reporting.
  • Lead capacity assessments, risk screening, and vetting for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and partners.
  • Monitor progress on project activities, results, and indicators, including partner implementation of projects.
  • Advise the Project Manager of any concerns regarding financial and operational management by implementing partners.
  • Conduct field visits to monitor project activities and provide technical support.
  • Provide regular updates on project progress and risks to the Project Manager.
  • Monitor and track budget implementation and project activity expenditures, performing budget revisions as needed.
  • Contribute to periodic evaluations and impact assessments to gauge overall project performance, identifying lessons learned and best practices.

 Ensures Data collection and analysis 

  • Coordinate data collection to track achievement of project indicators and targets.
  • Collaborate with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Analyst on the development of dashboards and data collection tools to meet CO and donor reporting requirements.
  • Analyze project results, identify gaps, and design innovative interventions.

 Ensures Documentation, knowledge management and reporting

  • Contribute inputs for semi-annual and annual reports, donor reports, and project briefs.
  • Review and coordinate the submission of financial and narrative reports from partners.
  • Provide input for presentation slides, speeches, briefing notes, and communication materials.
  • Document good practices, success stories, and lessons learned.
  • Facilitate internal project learning by organizing events for sharing lessons learned, promoting continuous improvement in project management.       

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization 

Competencies

Core competencies:

  • Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
  • Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 
  • Learn Continuously:  LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
  • Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
  • Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
  • Engage and Partner:  LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Business Direction & Strategy           

  • System Thinking - Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system 

Business Development          

  • Knowledge Facilitation - Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange.
  • Project Management - Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals 
  • Partnerships Management  - Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies 
  • Communication - Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience; Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels 

2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness             

  • Effectiveness  - Project Quality Assurance

Business Management           

  • Results-based Management - Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools 
     
Required Skills and Experience
 
Education:
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Agriculture Science, Extension Services, Social Sciences, or related field.  OR 
  • A first-level university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in the above fields with additional 2 years of experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.
Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years (with Master´s degree) or minimum 4 years (with Bachelor´s degree) of relevant experience in supporting project implementation, early recovery support, livelihoods projects, monitoring and evaluation of projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in early recovery projects, livelihoods projects, and using data collection tools required. 
  • Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages. 
  • Good networking abilities and partnership with CSOs, communities desirable. 
  • Work experience in Rakhine desirable 
  • Proven knowledge and experience in using survey tools such as KOBO toolbox, google forms, etc. 
  • Experience of working on complex projects and ability to deliver in strict timelines with good quality is an asset.
  • Proven ability to conduct data analysis and interpret findings accurately.

Required Languages:

  • Fluency in English and Burmese (Myanmar) is required
 
Disclaimer

 

 
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

 
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

 
Applicant information about UNDP rosters

 
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

 
Non-discrimination

 
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

 
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

 
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