PNUD recrute un(e) Analyste du programme socio-économique, des moyens de subsistance et de la chaîne de valeur agricole à Asmara en Erythrée.

PNUD recrute un(e) Analyste du programme socio-économique, des moyens de subsistance et de la chaîne de valeur agricole à Asmara en Erythrée.

The Socio Economic, Livelihoods and agricultural Value chain Programme Analyst will be a part of the ISDU Portfolio team and will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist and will work in close collaboration with the Environment Programme Specialist and Programme Finance Associate.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist and ISDU Unit Head and closely working with the Environment Programme Analysist and Programme Finance Associate, the Socio Economic, Livelihoods and agricultural Value chain Programme Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project operation and implementation of the Climate Resilient Agriculture and Value Chain Development programme.

1. Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Through analysis and research of the agricultural sector, food security, social, economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to CCA, United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework/UNSDCF, CPD, and other documents;
• Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned, and ensure alignment with the national policies and strategies such as Poverty Reduction Strategy, Food Security Strategy Paper, National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan, National Environmental Management Plan etc.;
• CO business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management;
• Lead the planning, organization and convening of relevant stakeholders’ participation in the Board/Steering Committee Meetings as and when required.

2. Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned e.g., Climate resilient agriculture, Sustainable Livelihoods, Climate change and Energy, Food and Nutrition security focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

• Provide effective programme and project management support for designing and implementation, and reporting activities in assigned programme in close collaboration with other programme and operations teams in the Country Office;
• Contribute to strengthening the quality of monitoring and evaluation systems of program developments and implementation (including preparation and monitoring of the annual work plan, contribution to the preparation of annual reports (e.g., ROAR), identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions, and identify and track follow-up actions;
• Undertaking participatory, user-centric livelihoods planning in project target project sites/communities;
• Coordinate with IPs to support local communities in increasing potential for adopting climate-resilient practices to reduce the vulnerability of livelihoods to climate change impacts by undertaking new livelihood activities;
• Analyze climate-resilient value chains, identifying market opportunities, developing business plans, promotion market linkages, and accessing finance for livelihood and value-chain development;
• Supporting the development of value chains for climate-adaptive livelihoods, by facilitating backward linkages for input supply, and forward linkages for processing, packaging, storage, refrigeration, transport, and market access;
• Providing technical assistance to community groups to set up certification schemes for “eco” products, and to develop bankable business plans to access loan finance for expansion, during or post-project;
• Facilitate trainings for extension officers and community mobilizers on ensuring that planned livelihoods and value addition activities are climate-risk informed;
• Undertaking capacity building on climate change in target project sites/communities considering evolving climate risks – involving women’s groups, self-help groups, producer and farmers organizations, and CBOs, with focus on women, and youth;
• Facilitating capacity building of team on ecological aspects, ecosystem-based adaptation, and livelihoods;
• Any other related task assigned from time to time by the ISDU Head/Programme Specialist;
• Monitor and analyses project progress using applicable monitoring & evaluation and risk management tools including digital engagement platform – Quantum;
• Ensures the existence and implementation of successful quality assurance for the project’s financial, procurement and administrative processes to attain the project goals and desired impact in line with prevailing UNDP rules and regulations as well as in line with the project timelines;
• Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (PowerB1) and monitoring achievement of results;
• Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies. Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets, and milestones;
• Utilization of UNDP’s global programme management database/Intranet (Quantum, Quantum+) to ensure effective and standard management of all food security and Environment related projects;
• Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to PAC, entering project into Quantum, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review;
• Good understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030 and mainstreaming into Food Security, Energy and Environment project such as SDGs of Eradicating poverty, Gender Equity and Ensuring Environmental sustainability, adaptation to and mitigation of climate change;
• Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of NIM projects;
• Programme/Project funds are made available when needed and are disbursed properly in a timely fashion following the UN agencies and POPP procedures;
• Expenditures are in accordance with the programme document and/or existing programme work plan and adjustments (if any) are made with due consultation and documentation;
• Accounting records and supporting documents are properly kept and required;
• Accounting records and supporting documents are properly kept and required financial reports are prepared, with appropriate analysis of expenditures and issues in disbursement;
• Financial operations are transparent and financial procedures/regulations for NIM programmes are properly applied; and the programme is ready to stand up to audits at any time;
• Apply donors’ monitoring and evaluation tools and procedures, and share results and lessons learned in transparent and timely manner. Understand external environment, identify, and notify the prevalence of any potential risks affecting programme implementation and propose realistic risk management options.
• Follow up on audit recommendations. All exceptions are timely reported;
• Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs, and outcomes. Preparation of donor reports.

3. Ensures provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme country policy goals;
• Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
• Review programme resource requirements and provide advice to the Board/Steering Committees on the need for budget adjustments and possible revisions. Advice also on revisions to work plans and budget plans based on the operational and strategic appreciation of programme/project implementation with given conditions;
• Sound contributions to the global food security, climate change, Energy-Environment knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.

4. Contributes to the creation of strategic partnerships/Network Building and Resource Mobilization:

• Analysis of information on donors, preparation of donor’s profile and database, establishment of contacts with donor counterparts;
• Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation and resource mobilization;
• Tracking and reporting on mobilized resources;
• Liaison with donor and partner counterparts on the implementation of common initiatives and projects.

5. Gender mainstreaming within the ISDU projects/Portfolio

• Ensure gender is effectively mainstreamed throughout the projects’ activities, work plans, budgets, reports, research, analyses and, where specifically relevant, analyzed in detail;
• Ensure gender equality is mainstreamed throughout ISDU’s project team, consultants, and staff management activities;
• Support local governments and CSOs to mainstream gender equality;
• Ensure knowledge on gender equality is incorporated in programme knowledge management activities and products;

6. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing and management:

• Ensure effective facilitation of knowledge building and management, guidance to all stakeholders on programme/project management, operational and technical matters focusing on the achievement of Country Programme(s) and Country Office’s performance;
• Document lessons learned and best practices in Country Programme/project development, management, implementation and/or oversight;
• Raise awareness of and train project teams and personnel on UNDP corporate strategic issues, plans and initiatives to maximize highest impact and performance effectiveness;
• Conduct regular exchange of information/experience with other programme teams and initiatives/projects to ensure synergies and integration; promote cross-portfolio and cross-programme learning and sharing;
• Access UNDP’s worldwide and regional knowledge, distil best practices and facilitate their dissemination within CO and to counterparts and partners;
• Access global best practices and share them with local and international stakeholders and ensure their incorporation into the thematic area of climate, energy & environmental management, and project design process;
• Synthesis of Lessons Learnt and Best Practices from the Projects’ implementation;
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Participate and contribute to communities of practice, codifying and sharing knowledge;
• Prepare communication and awareness materials, and knowledge products for policy advocacy, knowledge sharing and strategic partnership.

• English and Tigrigna– fluent in written and oral form.

Closing date : 14 septembre 2023

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