Programme Analyst Inclusive Growth (Nationals only) || Apply Now 

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Inclusive Growth Cluster Leader, the Programme Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends and participates in the formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within assigned portfolio and thematic area.

The portfolio comprises the specialized, sectoral areas of:

• Inclusive Economic Development and Entrepreneurship;
• Trade and employment promotion,
• Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development; and
•  Policy Research for Sustainable Development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Provide inputs to thorough analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country; provides collaborative inputs to the UN Common Country Assessment and Sustainable Development
  • Cooperation Framework (UNCCA and UNSDCF) as well as to the preparation/revision of the Country Programme Document (CPD), Integrated Work Plan (IWP) and other strategic documents.
  • Analysis and synthesis of proposals on the areas for support and interventions within the practice area specialization assigned.
• Participate in effective management of the CO programme within the assigned thematic/sector areas focusing on quality assurance and risk management from formulation to implementation of the country programme.
  • local interventions, and oversee programme implementation with the implementing partners within the assigned programme areas.
  • Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to PAC, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review. Programme Analyst performs functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval (if authorized by SM), participates in recruitment processes for projects.
  • Support preparation for audits and the implementation of management responses.
  • Prepare inputs for reporting, including donor and corporate reports.
• Support creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the CO resource mobilization strategy.
  • Support development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, international financial institutions (IFIs), government institutions, donors, private sector (if applicable to CO), and civil society in assigned programme/ thematic areas.
  • Provide input in identifying strategic programme areas of cooperation, including for joint programming.
  • Contribute to development of portfolios and Country office pipeline including through the design of Programme/Project documents, concept notes, proposals and cross-sectoral coordination in assigned areas to bring resources for projects.

Check: WFP Internship Program 2024-25

Required Skills and Experience of Programme Analyst Inclusive Growth

• Education
  • Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field is required or
  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
• Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
  • Up to 2 years (with master’s degree) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in providing management advisory services and hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development portfolios and projects within assigned thematic area.
  • Experience of Programme/project management within the development organizations;
  • Ability to prepare programme documents including the project documents;
  • Knowledge of the current situation in Uzbekistan on inclusive economic growth.
  • Demonstrated in-depth experience in providing policy advice and developing programmatic solutions, tools and methodologies for the attainment of the SDGs is desirable;
  • Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP.
• Language requirements
  • Fluency in English and Uzbek (both oral and written) is required.
  • Fluency in Russian is desirable.
• Note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

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