UNCDF is seeking a Programme Analyst to support the implementation and monitoring of the Performance-based climate Resilience grant (PBCRG) mechanism in target countries across Asia Pacific, including being responsible for the effective monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management, in line with corporate standards.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development and implementation of assigned LoCAL country programs in Asia Pacific and conduct monitoring and evaluation of respective workplans, in close collaboration with UNCDF Country Teams, the LoCAL Regional and Global Focal Points and the Global Project Secretariat.
Contribute to the provision of technical assistance to assigned LoCAL country programs (ex. writing terms of reference, memoranda of understanding, letter of agreement, recruitment and management of consultants.
Contribute to strengthening the quality of monitoring and evaluation systems of program developments and implementation (including preparation and monitoring of the annual work plan, participation in field missions, contribution to the preparation of annual reports), identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions, and identify and track follow-up actions.
Liaise with relevant parties and maintain close working relationship with key stakeholders at various levels by building linkages and networks.
Implement the LoCAL methodology for private climate finance access for climate smart/resilient investments and development of the investment pipeline.
Collect intelligence on technical and financial partners, identify opportunities for collaboration with key actors and the development of partnerships for LoCAL globally and in assigned countries.
Coordinate the organisation of events, meetings, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
Contribute to the preparation of knowledge products (e.g. reports, technical briefs, articles, etc).
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Environment, Climate Change, Business Administration, Economics or related field is required.
A first-level university degree (Bachelors) in the above areas with additional two years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in the field of climate change (preferably on adaptation), environmental management or similar.
Experience in programme/project development and management, with a focus on planning, coordination, and M&E as well as with RBM in development projects implemented by national and/or international institutions, NGOs, UN bodies, and/or Government is required.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
