Programme Analyst - Waste Management Vacancy at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Maiduguri

Position Title: Programme Analyst - Waste Management.

INTRODUCTION :-

Programme Analyst - Waste Management job opportunity is available at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

Planning, overseeing, and reporting of overall project activities in Maiduguri, Biu and Bama
Monitor and support implementation of project activities by service providers
Coordinate and monitor the capacity building of the partner agencies in collaboration with the Programme Manager

Planning, overseeing, and reporting of overall project activities in Maiduguri, Biu
and Bama:

Manage a comprehensive activity plan for the designated projects, including resource needs analysis, covering the time frame for project implementation.
Provide planning support to the Programme Manager in making procurement requests.
Provide data inputs to the M&E framework of the Programme.
Prepare and submit monthly reports on field coordination support provided to the waste management project.
Maintain accurate filing systems, with documented records of logistics transactions for audit purpose.

Monitor and support implementation of project activities by service providers:

Monitor and support implementation of cash-for-work activities by a service provider in Maiduguri as well as Biu and Bama.
Monitor processing of cash for work transfer payments request made by service providers, conduct verification of payroll on a beneficiary registration system (Red Rose platform) in collaboration with UNDP finance office and ensure service provider’s assistance provided to beneficiaries to receive payment from the financial institution.
Monitor and support awareness raining about waste management by a service provider in Maiduguri as well as Biu and Bama
Coordinate all types of equipment and assets including PPE, devices, smart cards, communication, IT, to ensure that equipment is managed diligently and operated in the most cost-efficient and optimal manner.
Monitor and support creation of start-up businesses by a service provider in Maiduguri as well as Biu and Bama
Follow the activities closely and make sure the designated results are achieved by the service providers
Keep close communication with the service providers, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.

Coordinate and monitor the capacity building of the partner agencies in collaboration with the Programme Manager:

Coordinate and monitor the implementation of beneficiary training programmes organized by project implement unit and by services provides.
Coordinate the implementation of capacity building support for the respective state government authorities, particularly for the State Ministry of Environment (MOE) and the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA)

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the successful achievements of the planned outputs under the sustainable waste management project.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Management Studies, Engineering, Education or related fields.

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience in humanitarian / development programme field, supervision / management / administrative and logistics support or related field.
Experience of administrative operation and project activity implementation.
Experience in cash for work for waste management or public works project is an asset.
Experience of working in Northern Nigeria; and geographical knowledge of the North East is an asset.
Experience in cash-based programming, community recovery and livelihoods stabilization is an asset.
Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization, notably with UN/UNDP, is highly desirable.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement.
The ability to communicate in Hausa, Kanuri or any other language spoken in the northeast is an asset.

Functional Competencies

Building Strategic Partnerships
Maintaining a network of contacts:

Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Basic research and analysis:

Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Fundamental knowledge of own discipline:

Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Basic research and analysis:

Researches and documents ‘best practices’ in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system

Design and Implementation of Management Systems
Research and analysis and making recommendations on management systems:

Maintains information/databases on system design features
Develops simple system components

Client Orientation
Establishing effective client relationships:

Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
Actively supports the interests of the client by making choices and setting priorities to meet their needs

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Basic monitoring:

Gathers, analyzes and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
Monitors the implementation of corporate accountability and results-based management systems and makes recommendations to enhance performance of business units

Core Competencies

Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;
Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Apply Before :-

23rd December, 2019.

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