Program Analyst, Inclusive Processes and Institutions

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.

Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Program Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP’s Strategic Plan. BPPS’s staff provides technical advice to Country Offices; advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder for a including public-private dialogues, government and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP’s Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP’s development programs. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its program support efforts.

Governance is one of UNDP’s six signature solutions through which it supports partner countries to achieve the 2030 Agenda through structural transformation, building resilience, and leaving no-one behind. UNDP’s Inclusive Processes and Institutions (IPI) portfolio supports parliaments globally to form partnerships for more accountable, effective and inclusive governance for sustainable human development, and peace. One such partnership involves advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the UNDP Global Lead, Inclusive Processes and Institutions or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Program Analyst be specifically involved and be entrusted with the following tasks and responsibilities related to:

1) Program planning, design and management • Contribute to Inclusive Processes and Institutions programming, project design and implementation, including in the areas of support related to parliament-led partnerships for WPS-aligned and risk-informed pandemic recovery , digital peacebuilding and leaving no one behind.
• Support the Global Lead in conducting regular programmatic monitoring and reviews, including activity and implementation planning, and future program orientation, providing technical and strategic advice. • Provide support to programmatic coordination including by ensuring consistency and complementarity between IPI and other UNDP program. • Work closely with program associate and finance staff to support the administration and operation of the program.

2) Progress monitoring and reporting • Support results-based management of the program (annual and quarterly workplans, monitoring and evaluation, procurement plans, and donor reporting). • Contribute to the formulation and quality assurance of narrative reports for the IPI program.

3) Resource mobilization and partnerships • Support and assist the IPI team in resource mobilization efforts including by contributing to the development of a strategy and targeted funding proposals. • Support partnerships with relevant actors and initiative

4) Technical assistance and research • Contribute substantively to the development and implementation of the IPI program. • Provide policy advice and technical and capacity building support to IPI program globally on an ongoing basis.

5) Knowledge management and strategic communications • Contribute to systematic knowledge management and donor visibility across initiatives. • Contribute to the substance, coordination and profile of knowledge products. • Promote active engagement of UNDP’s parliamentary development community on relevant platforms.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers program mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Program for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs

• As an active UNDP team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNDP and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o Integrated and quality IPI program o Progress reports to the satisfaction of donors and partners o Systematic knowledge management and donor visibility across initiatives o A comprehensive resource mobilization strategy and targeted funding proposals o IPI program's thought-leadership contribution to the global evidence base on parliamentary-led partnerships for gender equality, inclusion and sustainable peace

• Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviors while acting without consideration of personal gains. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner. • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement

the area of democratic governance, in knowledge management and communications. • Proven experience in program management. • Desirable: experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.

Thailand is located in Southeast Asia. The climate is tropical, with the monsoon season running from May/June through October/November. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and it is also the most populated city in the country. It is located in the Chao Phraya River delta in the central part of the country. Bangkok has an estimated population of 8.75 million as of 2017 (13% of Thailand’s total population), based on data from the 2010 census. Over the past decades, Bangkok has grown rapidly with little urban planning or regulation. This has led to traffic congestion and air pollution, and there is frequent flooding of streets during the rainy season in the City’s low-lying areas.

The cost of living in Thailand is relatively low, as compared to many other capitals in Southeast Asia. Housing is widely available in various sizes and at various price points. Private healthcare in Thailand is of excellent standard, and there are numerous top hospitals in Bangkok, which fall far below countries like the US in terms of price. There are numerous high-quality international schools available in Bangkok, with English as the language of instruction. Bangkok has different public transportation options, including the BTS Skytrain and MRT Underground, metered taxis, mobile-based ride-hailing services (Grab, All Thai Taxi, etc.), tuk-tuks, motorbike taxis, buses and boats.