Programme Analyst

Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Conflict & Political Economy Specialist, the Programme Analyst will serve as a technical and strategic liaison between United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), SEDC, NWDC, Anambra State and the federal government. The role involves identifying development opportunities, tracking project implementation, coordinating stakeholders, and providing analytical support to ensure the effective design, execution, and monitoring of development programmes in the region and by extension Anambra State. The Analyst will be responsible for the following specific functions and tasks: Ensure Programme Coordination and Liaison: Serve as the principal liaison between UNDP, Anambra State Government and the SEDC. Facilitate regular communication and alignment of development priorities between both entities. Coordinate the planning, execution, and monitoring of joint development programmes and initiatives Coordinate partnerships between South-East region and other regions including the Northwest. Provision of Policy and Technical Analysis: Conduct research and policy analysis on regional development trends, sectoral performance, and investment opportunities. Prepare briefs, reports, and strategic inputs to inform decision-making. Support the development of state-specific frameworks that align with regional development goals and national development priorities. Ensure Stakeholder Engagement Engage with ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), civil society, private sector actors, and development partners. Organize and facilitate stakeholder engagements and joint review missions. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: Identify bottlenecks in project delivery and propose actionable solutions. Support the establishment and use of M&E frameworks for state-aligned development programmes. Track project milestones and performance indicators. Facilitate Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing Provide technical support and capacity building for state-level programme staff and local government officials. Document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices from ongoing development interventions. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Institutional Arrangement The Programme Analyst would be reporting to the Conflict & Political Economy Specialist. Competencies Core Competencies Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to delive