JPO Programme Analyst – Peace and Security Opportunity | Apply Now for 2025
UNDP West and Central Africa (WACA) Sub-Regional Hub in Dakar is seeking a Junior Professional Officer (JPO)/Programme Analyst to support the Governance and Peacebuilding Unit in promoting peace and security in Senegal and the WACA region. The role focuses on developing policy and programme frameworks to enhance UNDP’s contribution to peacebuilding and security, with a special focus on the Sahel and Gulf of Guinea regions.
Key Duties and Accountabilities for JPO Programme Analyst
- Policy & Strategy Support: Contribute to policy briefs, strategy development, and identifying barriers/solutions for peacebuilding and security.
- Project Design & Formulation: Develop concept notes, provide technical support for project design, implementation strategies, and monitor project activities.
- Research & Documentation: Conduct secondary research, analyze peace/security trends, document best practices, and support primary research.
- Capacity Development: Support capacity assessments, develop training plans, tools, and curricula for stakeholders.
- Knowledge Management: Contribute to the creation of knowledge products, review and disseminate materials, and participate in UN Solutions Exchange communities.
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Required Skills and Experience Education:
- Master’s Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree, or Bachelor’s degree in peace studies, conflict management, social studies, political science, development studies or another related field of expertise
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
- with a MA degree – a minimum of two years relevant and paid experience – maximum 4 years in peace and security work at national and regional level.
- with a BA degree – a minimum of four years relevant and paid experience – maximum 6 years in peace and security work at national and regional level.
- Experience in project design, management, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills and ability to mobilize support from a wide range of partners (public, private, academic, civil society, business community leaders).
- Project management experience is desired, ideally in managing projects in the area of peace and security or the WACA region.
Language skills:
- Proficiency in English is required
- knowledge of French is highly desired