BACKGROUND

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. 

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.  

OFFICE/UNIT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION 

The Lake Chad Basin and Liptako-Gourma regions face a multi-dimensional crisis, with the ongoing insecurity related to violence perpetrated by non-state armed groups compounded by the climate emergency and natural disasters. This has led to the loss of lives and livelihoods, food insecurity, forced displacement and changes in mobility patterns, which have in turn led to competition over scarce natural resources and pressure on public services.

In response, UNDP has been leading stabilization efforts in the form of the Regional Stabilisation Facility (RSF) for the Lake Chad Basin since 2019 and the Liptako-Gourma Stabilisation Facility (LGSF) since 2021, which are time-bound, localized, integrated, civilian programmes with the primary purpose of building trust between communities and legitimate authorities and laying the foundations for recovery, peacebuilding, and development programmes. The UNDP stabilization approach focuses on:

• Contributing to minimum security conditions, among others, through liaison with security forces and local authorities and improving security in communities;
• Rehabilitating social and productive infrastructure (guided by the building-back-better approach and in support of local authorities) and enhancing State-provided basic services delivery; 
• Boosting the local economy through immediate livelihood opportunities, such as emergency employment and cash grants.

In order to support and ensure the timely implementation and completion of activities by the end of the RSF period and ensure the management of the EU funds implementation within Stabilization Facility, UNDP it will be most beneficial to recruit a Programme Analyst for the Implementation of the RSF and LGSF activities under an IPSA contract modality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the UNDP Regional Stabilization Director or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Programme Analyst will be part of the UNDP Stabilization team based in Dakar, Senegal and he/she reports to the Regional Stabilization Director. He/she will discharge the following duties and responsibilities:

1) Provide technical support to programme management of the Regional Stabilization Facility in the  Lake Chad Basin and Liptako Gourma Region, support to SMDF and NFF: 

1. Contribute to the overall management of the Regional Stabilization Facility and the Special Multi-Partner Delivery Fund including supporting the DDRRR multi-agency project and the Nexus Funding Facility. 
2. Support the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy by coordinating with Country Windows (CWs) to ensure the successful implementation of HRDDP. This includes tasks like creating presentation materials to communicate HRDDP goals and progress, planning for the next phase of HRDDP, identifying areas for program improvement, and developing guidelines to enhance HRDDP compliance. It also includes identifying and implementing strategies to mitigate potential risks or negative impacts on Human Rights violations. 
3. Facilitate in the organization of regional high-level meetings and events (ex. 5^th Governors Forum, Technical meetings, Board meetings/RTCC etc) including through support to administrative and logistic processes. 
4. Contribute to the country windows through field missions, in case support is requested.  

2) Ensure efficient donors’ relations and production of knowledge products, analysis, drafting and reporting.

1. Support the elaboration of regional and multi-donors and multi partner proposals (UNDP with other UN Agencies/IONGs and NGOs) and new fundings opportunities, assist in the development of proposals for potential donors, ensuring they align with the goals and requirements of the Regional Stabilization Facility.
2. Maintain effective communication with donors at the capital level, providing them with necessary information, progress reports, and addressing any concerns or queries they may have and provide substantive support to partnership, resource mobilization and stakeholders’ consultations.
3. Organize and prepare meetings with donors, including elaborate a Roadshow for resource mobilization for RSF, SMDF and NFF. This includes the elaboration of strategic Talking Points and Briefing notes for the Director of the Regional Stabilization Facility and the Director of the Regional Hub in Dakar, prepare presentations and manage logistics. 
4. Contribute to t the coordination on knowledge products and studies of the Regional Stabilization Facility. 
5. Facilitate the programme Monitoring and Evaluation team by supporting the coordination and elaboration of Bi-Annual Reports and Annual Reports;
6. Review of strategic documents, donor reports, communication material, including RSF monthly newsletter, regional studies, etc. 

3) Ensure effective programme coordination: 

1. Support the collaboration with the LCBC, such as facilitating LoA process, follow-up on the implementation of LCBC activities listed in the SMDF AWP as well as any narrative or financial reporting.
2. Contribute to the overall coordination of the RSF program with country windows, UN agencies, UNDP stabilization academy, UNDP HQ and support strengthening the regional Nexus approach. 
3. Facilitate the elaboration of the narrative and financial report of European Union funded project respecting any specific guidelines set by the EU. 
4. Oversee financial oversight, financial closures of projects (ex. Through the coordination with CW on open obligations), 
5. Facilitate the recruitment and management of consultants through the GPN Roster, competitive processes and desk reviews and other modalities.
6. Coordinate with operations, procurement and programme teams to support timely payments. 
7. Support Quantum e-requisitions, creation of receipts, etc. 
8. Other tasks as required by the supervisor.

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 incumbent will work under the direct supervision of UNDP Regional Stabilization Facility Director or her/his designated representatives.

COMPETENCIES

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies