Programme Analyst-(Open to Tier 0, 1 and 2 applicants)

UNDP•Freetown, AL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Programme Analyst is based in the UNDP Sierra Leone Country Office and works under the direct supervision of the Inclusive Governance Peace and Prosperity Portfolio Team Leader. The role supports the Country Office’s peace and security work under the UNDP Country Programme Document 2025–2030, working across portfolio programmes to support integration and the development and implementation of quality projects. The postholder collaborates with the Resident Coordinator’s Office, UN agencies, national actors and other partners, and works across units, teams and projects in multidisciplinary settings. The position advances peacebuilding and social cohesion by supporting conflict prevention, mediation and reconciliation, strengthening the infrastructure for peace, addressing inequalities, promoting economic transformation, and advancing women, youth, peace and security. It contributes to efforts to improve national, community and cross-border capacities to anticipate and respond to threats to peace and stability, and to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in peacebuilding. The work includes initiatives supported by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security, the Government of Japan and other partners. The analyst supports project planning, implementation, monitoring and analysis; provides advice and technical assistance; helps mobilize resources and build partnerships; and contributes to reporting, communications and knowledge products. The incumbent may also perform other duties within their functional profile as needed for the efficient functioning of the Office and Organization. There are no supervisory or managerial responsibilities.

Requirements

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Political and Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Development Studies or a related field; or a first-level university degree in these areas combined with two additional years of qualifying experience.
At least 2 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree, or 4 years with a bachelor’s degree, in political affairs, peacebuilding, diplomacy, project management or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in conflict prevention and social cohesion.
Fluency in English.
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgment to understand interrelated elements in a system and how changes may affect other parts of it.
Knowledge of portfolio management principles and ability to select, prioritize and control programmes and projects in line with strategic objectives and organizational capacity.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve goals.
Clear, concise and unambiguous written and verbal communication, with the ability to tailor messages and communication methods to different audiences and manage internal and external communications.
Ability to engage with public and private partners and build, sustain or strengthen working relationships, trust and mutual understanding.
Knowledge or capability in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and responsive institutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project design and development, partnership building and resource mobilization.
Experience in peacebuilding programming, especially programming funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund.
Experience supporting dialogues, capacity-building, and the organization of meetings, events and workshops related to peace and security.
Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including international organizations, national government and civil society organizations.
Experience working with the UN Common System or other comparable international organizations.
Working knowledge of another UN language.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic advice and propose courses of action to the Team Lead and senior management on peace and social cohesion issues.
Support planning, execution and monitoring of Country Office peace and security projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with national priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
Collaborate with government counterparts, civil society organizations, private sector actors, local actors and community actors.
Support joint peace and social cohesion projects and programmes with other UN agencies, including United Nations Peacebuilding Fund-funded initiatives.
Provide technical support and capacity-building to partners in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and social cohesion.
Monitor emerging trends, risks and opportunities in the peace and social cohesion landscape.
Conduct peace and conflict analysis to inform programme design, project implementation and other Country Office work.
Mainstream gender equality and human rights-based approaches throughout peace and security programming.
Support additional portfolio priorities and initiatives as assigned.
Contribute to resource mobilization through proposal development, identification of funding and collaboration opportunities, exploration of synergies, and stakeholder engagement.
Support drafting concept notes, project proposals and project documents on peace and security with Country Office colleagues and partners.
Support engagement with development partners, national counterparts, civil society organizations and other partners.
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with bilateral and multilateral partners, foundations and private sector actors.
Prepare briefing notes, statements, talking points and other written inputs for senior management as required.
Facilitate links between United Nations Peacebuilding Fund-funded initiatives and other UNDP programmes to maximize synergies.
Prepare, compile and support reporting on peace and social cohesion projects and other portfolio initiatives.
Work with the Country Office communications team to raise visibility of the Office’s support and donor contributions.
Document and package good practices, lessons learned and human-interest stories demonstrating programme impact at community, local and national levels.
Contribute to development of other Country Office knowledge products.
Perform other duties within the functional profile as needed for the efficient functioning of the Office and Organization.