πΈπ± Job Vacancies @ UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) – 2 Positions
UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Monitoring & Performance Specialist
2.) Data Analyst
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Monitoring & Performance Specialist
Monitoring & Performance Specialist
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Job Info
Job Identification 22463
- Β Posting Date 11/29/2024, 11:34 AM
- Β Apply Before 12/07/2024, 04:59 AM
- Β Job Schedule Full time
- Β Locations Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Β Agency UNDP
- Β Grade IPSA-10
- Β Vacancy Type International Personnel Service Agreement
- Β Practice Area Management
- Β Bureau Office of Administrator
- Β Contract Duration 1 Year
- Β Education & Work Experience Master's Degree - 5 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 7 year(s) experience
- Β Required Languages English
- Β Desired Languages Working knowledge of another UN language
- Β Vacancy Timeline 1 Week
- Β Mobility required/no mobility no mobility required
Job Description
Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a βleave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values andΒ inspiring stories.
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 UN Secretary-General established the UN SDG Action Campaign to inspire people and organizations from all backgrounds and every part of the world to take actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, while holding decision-makers to account for progress society-wide. The UN SDG Action Campaign is hosted and supported by UNDP and is based in Bonn (Germany) with a lean team that marshals rapid support for new initiatives as opportunities arise and provides partners with on-demand strategic creative services that inspire SDG action with an engaged community of activists and concerned individuals.
The UN SDG Action Campaign is working closely with cities and local governments to showcase how they are actively contributing to implement Agenda 2030, accelerating transformative action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for all, and everywhere. The UN SDG Action Campaign, together with the office of UNDP in the Sierra Leone are supporting the Freetown City Council to implement its development plan and showcase how it contributes to implement the Sustainable Development Goals.
Freetown has experienced a significant increase in population due to migration from rural areas, especially after the 11-year civil conflict. The impacts of climate change have further accelerated this growth. Over the past 25 years, the population of Freetown has more than doubled, and it now accommodates approximately 15% of the national population on less than 0.1% of the national landmass. The city is projected to gain another half a million residents over the next decade. Unfortunately, the Freetown City Council has historically lacked the necessary urban management tools to utilize urbanization for economic growth and improved service delivery. The consequences of rapid population growth without proper land use planning and building controls are devastating for the natural environment and the quality of life for residents.
In its 2019 -2023 development plan, the Freetown City Council aimed to address various challenges through Transform Freetown eleven priority sectors, including environmental management, revenue mobilization, education, and sanitation. Together, the Council, its residents, and a group of technical experts identified 19 targets and 37 initiatives to be implemented.
The Transform FreetownβTransforming Lives Plan (Transforming Lives, for short) is Freetown City Council's development plan for 2024 - 2028. It builds on the progress made during the previous five years of the Transform Freetown initiative. Transforming Lives aims to be inclusive and data-driven in addressing Freetown's challenges and creating job opportunities.
The plan focuses on four priority sectors:
Climate change
- Β Heritage tourism
- Β Digital economy efhg3V3 C0zkMl
- Β Human development
These priorities directly relate to the Sustainable Development Goals and align with the Government of Sierra Leone's Medium-term National Development Plan. In May 2024, the Freetown City Council engaged extensively with the community to identify the interventions that need prioritization. Approximately 4,800 residents from 48 wards representing various stakeholders, including youth, elderly, persons with disabilities, women, and religious leaders, were involved in the engagement process. Feedback from the communities emphasized the need for improvements in critical public service delivery, including water access, health facilities, education and skills development, and waste management.
The Monitoring & Performance Specialist will be responsible for performance improvement in the implementation of Transforming Lives Plan. He or She will will work closely with Freetown City Council staff and technical teams to use performance management practices and data analytics and make data-informed program and process improvements, to spend resources wisely and to ultimately deliver better services to the residents of Freetown. The work is focused on three areas: performance management, continuous improvement and data analytics.
Duties and Responsibilities
Guide the development and implementation of Transforming Lives strategic and operational plans in alignment with agreed goals and priorities.
- Β Work with city leadership and team to identify performance data.
- Β Develop reporting and monitoring systems for regular organizational performance reviews.
- Β Build internal capacity within departments, teams and projects for robust outcomes-based performance management and measurement activities.
- Β Conduct deep dive diagnostics into performance issues to identify root cause, potential solutions and then work with stakeholders and technical teams to implement solutions.
- Β Contribute to the development, planning, coordinating, distributing, and analyzing of employee and resident surveys.
- Β Conduct performance management assessments evaluations; and assist managers with development and implementation of performance improvement action plans.
- Β Work with the CityΒ΄s departments and project teams to help them collect, understand, and use their data for managerial decision making to address issues and to drive improvements to the City's delivery of services.
- Β The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
This position reports to the Advisor, cities and local governments, UN SDG Action Campaign, UNDP Executive Office.
Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results:Β LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
- Β Think Innovatively:Β LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
- Β Learn Continuously:Β LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
- Β Adapt with Agility:Β LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
- Β Act with Determination:Β LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
- Β Engage and Partner:Β LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
- Β Enable Diversity and Inclusion:Β LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
2030 Agenda : Planet - Nature, Climate and Energy:
Climate Change Mitigation: Sustainable Infrastructure
Finance - Budget management
Ability to support budgetary aspects of the work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets
Business Direction & Strategy - Effective Decision Making
Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications
Business Direction & Strategy - Project management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Business Direction & Strategy - Risk management
Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks
Business Direction & Strategy : Communication
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Public or Business Administration, Global Affairs, or a relevant discipline is required.
A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years (with Master's Degree) or 7 years (with Bachelor's Degree) of progressive work experience in project management within or supporting local and regional governments is required.
Required skills
Proven experience in elaborating performance KPI, metrics and data analysis.
- Β Experience in managing relationships with stakeholders and communicating project outcomes, targets and timelines.
- Β Proven experience in improving processes, systems, ways of working - proactively solving problems.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
Demonstrated experience in working on results-orientated projects and have an understanding of working within the public sector.
- Β Experience in corporate governance and risk management.
- Β Experience in developing improvement strategies and designing control systems and processes for capacity building.
Required Language(s)
Fluency in English both written and oral is required.
Working knowledge of another UN language(s) is desired.
Disclaimer
Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
2.) Data Analyst
Data Analyst (Re-Advertisement)
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Job Info
Job Identification 22443
- Β Posting Date 11/27/2024, 08:16 AM
- Β Apply Before 12/05/2024, 04:59 AM
- Β Job Schedule Full time
- Β Locations Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Β Agency UNDP
- Β Grade IPSA-8
- Β Vacancy Type International Personnel Service Agreement
- Β Practice Area Management
- Β Bureau Office of Administrator
- Β Contract Duration 1 Year
- Β Education & Work Experience Master's Degree
- Β Other Criteria Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience
- Β Required Languages English
- Β Vacancy Timeline 1 Week
- Β Mobility required/no mobility no mobility required
Job Description
Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a βleave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values andΒ inspiring stories.
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.
The UN Secretary-General established the UN SDG Action Campaign to inspire people and organizations from all backgrounds and every part of the world to take actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, while holding decision-makers to account for progress society-wide. The UN SDG Action Campaign is hosted and supported by UNDP and is based in Bonn (Germany) with a lean team that marshals rapid support for new initiatives as opportunities arise and provides partners with on-demand strategic creative services that inspire SDG action with an engaged community of activists and concerned individuals.
The UN SDG Action Campaign is working closely with cities and local governments to showcase how they are actively contributing to implement Agenda 2030, accelerating transformative action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for all, and everywhere. The UN SDG Action Campaign, together with the office of UNDP in the Sierra Leone are supporting the Freetown City Council to implement its development plan and showcase how it contributes to implement the Sustainable Development Goals.
Freetown has experienced a significant increase in population due to migration from rural areas, especially after the 11-year civil conflict. The impacts of climate change have further accelerated this growth. Over the past 25 years, the population of Freetown has more than doubled, and it now accommodates approximately 15% of the national population on less than 0.1% of the national landmass. The city is projected to gain another half a million residents over the next decade. Unfortunately, the Freetown City Council has historically lacked the necessary urban management tools to utilize urbanization for economic growth and improved service delivery. The consequences of rapid population growth without proper land use planning and building controls are devastating for the natural environment and the quality of life for residents.
In its 2019 -2023 development plan, the Freetown City Council aimed to address various challenges through Transform Freetown eleven priority sectors, including environmental management, revenue mobilization, education, and sanitation. Together, the Council, its residents, and a group of technical experts identified 19 targets and 37 initiatives to be implemented. A wide range of projects were initiated, including setting up waste management micro-enterprises, yearly flood mitigation interventions, establishing early learning centers for children of market women in two markets, and launching the Freetown Fashion Design and Creative Arts Network.
The Transform FreetownβTransforming Lives Plan (Transforming Lives, for short) is Freetown City Council's development plan for 2024 - 2028. It builds on the progress made during the previous five years of the Transform Freetown initiative. Transforming Lives aims to be inclusive and data-driven in addressing Freetown's challenges and creating job opportunities.
The plan focuses on four priority sectors:
Climate change
- Β Heritage tourism
- Β Digital economy
- Β Human development
These priorities directly relate to the Sustainable Development Goals and align with the Government of Sierra Leone's Medium-term National Development Plan. In May 2024, the Freetown City Council engaged extensively with the community to identify the interventions that need prioritization. Approximately 4,800 residents from 48 wards representing various stakeholders, including youth, elderly, persons with disabilities, women, and religious leaders, were involved in the engagement process. Feedback from the communities emphasized the need for improvements in critical public service delivery, including water access, health facilities, education and skills development, and waste management.
The Data Analyst will conduct research and evaluation to support the implementation of the Transforming Lives Plan. The Data Analyst will have a high degree of independence to assess project impacts, make improvement recommendations and provide feedback for projects initiated or continued as part of Transforming Lives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage impact assessment dashboard. Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to program objectives
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- Β Ensure data collection and analysis. Collect and organize data, and track progress in an impact assessment dashboard.
- Β Establish evaluation methodologies. Apply appropriate evaluation methodologies, frameworks, and tools to assess program effectiveness and impact.
- Β Ensure effective milestone reporting. Prepare regular milestone reports to communicate progress, achievements, and challenges of programs to various internal and external stakeholders
- Β Promote stakeholder collaboration. Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and program participants to gather feedback and insights for evaluation purposes
- Β Contribute to knowledge management and information sharing
- Β The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
This position reports to the Advisor, cities and local governments, UN SDG Action Campaign, UNDP Executive Office. The Analyst will be based at the Freetown City Council, under the National Implementation Modality, and will directly support the Mayor of Freetown and the CityΒ΄s Chief Administrator.
Competencies
CORE
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
- Β Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
- Β Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
- Β Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
- Β Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
- Β Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
- Β Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross Functional & Technical Competencies
2030 Agenda: Planet: Nature, Climate and Energy
Climate Change Mitigation: sustainable Infrastructure.
Finance Budget management
Ability to support budgetary aspects of the work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets.
Business Direction & Strategy: Strategic Thinking
Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP's objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions;
Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP.
Business Management: Evaluation
Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Direction & Strategy: Project management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
Business Direction & Strategy: Risk management
Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.
Business Direction & Strategy: Communication
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience;
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) In Social Science, Public Policy, Global Affairs or a relevant discipline is required. Or
A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
Applicants with a Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional work experience in project development and project management;
- Β At least 2 years of experience working with local and regional governments, preferably in Africa;
- Β Proven experience in contributing to the development and testing of data collection instruments;
- Β Experience in working as part of an interdisciplinary team to plan and conduct evaluations;
- Β Demonstrated experience in organizing , summarizing and communicate information clearly and concisely;
- Β Proficiency in conducting analyses using appropriate analytic tools and techniques for quantitative data (e.g., descriptive and inferential analysis in Stata) and/or qualitative data (using content analysis and thematic clustering);
- Β Experience in quantitative data management (data organization, data cleaning) for research purposes;
- Β Proficiency in at least one statistical and spatial software;
- Β Aptitude for coding for data management, analysis, and visualization.
Language Requirement
Fluency in English is required.
Working knowledge of another UN language is desired.
Disclaimer
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
Required Skills
Data Analysis statistical and spatial software skills
