Programme Analyst - Governance and Social Cohesion

About the role

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Jordan supports national efforts to achieve sustainable development through integrated programmes aligned with the Country Programme Document and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The Governance and Social Cohesion pillar leads programmes on inclusive governance, social cohesion, rule of law, peacebuilding, prevention of violent extremism, human rights and inclusive political participation. This Programme Analyst position contributes to evidence-based policymaking, programme delivery and knowledge generation, working under the guidance of the Programme Manager/DRR.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, planning and implementation of governance and social cohesion programmes in line with CPD priorities and annual workplans, including project documents, budgets, results frameworks and implementation strategies.
• Provide technical inputs on governance, social cohesion, human rights, PVE and institutional development, conduct policy research and help develop concept notes, policy briefs and knowledge products.
• Support monitoring and evaluation, track results, risks and performance indicators, and prepare donor reports, internal progress reports and evaluations in line with results-based management.
• Liaise with government counterparts, donors, UN agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders, facilitate coordination mechanisms and support resource mobilization through proposals.
• Ensure quality of project documents and deliverables, capture lessons learned and support communication of programme achievements.
• Guide and supervise project personnel, UNVs, consultants and interns where applicable.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Political Science, Law, Social Science, Public Administration, Development, International Relations or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree plus two years of qualifying experience.
• At least two years of relevant experience with a Master's, or four years with a Bachelor's, in human rights, PVE, peacebuilding, elections, institutional development or related areas.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Proven programme and project management experience in governance, social cohesion or related fields.
• Stakeholder coordination with government institutions and development partners.
• Analytical and research skills on governance systems, accountability and institutional development.
• Results-based management, including planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Writing of reports, policy briefs and programme documents.
• Experience in UNDP rules, procedures and programme cycles is an asset.
• Desired: UNDP experience, resource mobilization, governance reform, PVE or human rights programming, knowledge management, supervision of teams, and familiarity with Jordan's institutional and policy landscape.