Project Management Analyst

Contract

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This assignment is connected to the work of the Italy-UNDP Energy Partnership. The Italy-UNDP Energy Partnership was designed to tackle the clean energy finance gap in developing countries and contribute to the ambitious target of promoting access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy for an additional 500 million people for electricity and another 1 billion people for clean cooking by 2025, with a focus on developing nations and the world’s poorest communities. The Italy-UNDP Energy Partnership focuses on the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 “Affordable and clean energy” as a key enabler for development, allowing to fight climate change and reach the goals of the Paris Agreement, while accelerating progress across multiple SDGs. Its goal is to identify country-level investment opportunities that can help reduce the current energy access gap and boost the energy transition in an initial group of 8 African countries, namely Algeria, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Mozambique, Zambia, Eswatini and Comoros. Recognizing that change will be disruptive, UNDP will work to ensure that such transitions are just, and that their impact on vulnerable people is understood and duly mitigated.

Furthermore, recognising the pivotal role and contribution of the private sector in achieving development goals, the UNDP Rome Centre also has a mandate to catalyse new strategic partnerships with the Italian private sector to guarantee the effective delivery of the Italy-UNDP Energy Partnership and its long-term impact.

The Project Management Analyst will report to the Policy and Strategy Analyst - Energy and Climate Change of the Italy-UNDP Energy Partnership. S/he will work collaboratively with a number of key staff across Bureaus and Units.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Policy and Strategy Analyst - Energy and Climate Change or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Project Management Analyst will:

Support the implementation of the Italy-UNDP Energy Partnership, and particularly its Programme Management. This includes: • Support the Policy and Strategy Analyst - Energy and Climate Change in supervising and coordinating the work of the experts of the Italy-UNDP Energy Partnership. This entails undertaking regular and informal monitoring and evaluation, developing result frameworks, reviewing in-depth the submissions of country-specific investment plans as well as project proposals and other technical documents. • Support the team in engaging with external partners and organizing meetings to present opportunities for collaboration or investment, particularly Italian private sector entities. This includes drafting briefing notes, PowerPoint presentations, memos, and minutes, along with establishing guidelines, criteria and purpose for partnerships and developing a database of relevant counterparts. • Identify and conduct suitable research and analytical work to prepare regular reports and updates. • Contribute, and coordinate as requested, substantive inputs for energy programming outputs. • Keep record of all project materials and reports by effectively managing the Center’s SharePoint system. • Contribute to relevant think pieces, newsletters, and communication material. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme 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 Programme 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 Rome team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNDP Rome and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions. • 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 • Integrity • Communication • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Technological Awareness • Planning & Organizing: • Commitment to Continuous Learning: • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards INCB GRIDS Programme mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

energy programs and projects in the context of development cooperation with a particular focus on sub–Saharan Africa. • Experience in resource mobilization and the development of strategic partnerships within climate-related sectors, particularly emphasizing expertise in the energy field, is highly preferred. • Experience in project development and management, starting from the initial concept stage to final completion, ensuring adherence to set deadlines and achieving project objectives. • Familiarity or experience with policy and financial de-risking instruments is strongly desired. • Good analytical and drafting skills as well as capacity to analyze technical reports and project documents quickly and accurately. • Experience in supporting an office in engaging with high-level stakeholders in the public and private sectors. • Solid knowledge of energy and climate international politics including national, regional and continental climate strategy and agendas. • Experience in maintaining contact and networks in public-private partnership between international organizations and private sector, foundation etc. • Experience in supporting activities across multiple workstreams and activities (e.g., program work plans, stakeholder engagements, coordination of partners, etc.). • Experience in providing support for the coordination of inputs from country and regional offices located in other geographic areas. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Self-motivated, proactive, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. • Extracurricular volunteering experience in the field of development cooperation or demonstration of initiative skills may be an asset.

Rome is the capital of Italy. It is a is predominantly Roman Catholic city, located in the central western portion of the Peninsula in the Lazio region. It is one of the most populous cities in Europe with 2,872,800 residents. It has a Mediterranean climate with cool, humid winters and warm, dry summers. Moreover, it offers a diverse population, with predominance of immigrants with Polish, Ukrainian and Albanian origins.

Housing, particularly in the centre of cities, is very expensive, average price for one-bedroom apartment is between 700€ and 1.000€ per month. Utilities (gas and electricity) are usually not included in the rent.

Crime levels are generally low but there are higher levels of petty crime. As a matter of general safety, it is best not to loiter around Termini Station or in metro stations at night, and don’t walk alone at night in unknow areas. The Italian SSN (National Health Service) is a universal, egalitarian public system guaranteeing assistance to all citizens.

Italy is a unique country that It provides an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable.

UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos). For information specific to your assignment please see below:

Monthly Living Allowance (Per month): USD 2415.48 Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 4000 Exit allowance (for each month served, paid on completion of contract): USD 225 Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance

Leave entitlements: Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Certified sick leave: 30 days Uncertified sick leave: 7 days Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months Maternity Leave: 16 weeks Paternity Leave: 10 days