Programme Analyst - Governance and Social Cohesion

About the role

UNDP Jordan's Governance and Social Cohesion pillar leads integrated programmes supporting inclusive governance, social cohesion, rule of law, peacebuilding, human rights and prevention of violent extremism. The Programme Analyst contributes to a portfolio of projects delivered with government entities, civil society, development partners and UN agencies, working under the guidance of the Programme Manager/DRR and reporting directly to them.

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, and conduct policy research, analysis and evidence generation
• Support concept notes, policy briefs and knowledge products, and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including results tracking and donor and internal reports
• Liaise with government counterparts, donors, UN agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders, and facilitate coordination mechanisms and technical working groups
• Ensure quality assurance of project documents and capture lessons learned, 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

• Programme and project management 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 with UNDP rules, procedures and programme cycles is an asset
• Desired: UNDP experience, resource mobilization and donor engagement, governance reform, PVE or human rights programming, knowledge management, and supervision of project personnel