Research and Partnership Analyst (Home based) [Open to Tier 0 & 1 & 2 applicants]

UNDP•Panama City, FL

4d•Remote

About The Position

UNDP is seeking a Research and Partnership Analyst to support the integration of the Food and Power Initiative (FPI) and the Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA) within its food systems portfolio. FPI aims to help countries understand and address power dynamics in food systems transformation, while CoFSA supports inner capacities for systemic change. The role involves conducting research, developing knowledge products, moderating communities of practice, supporting monitoring and evaluation, coordinating partnerships, and facilitating knowledge sharing. The position is home-based and requires flexibility due to global consultations. The incumbent will be supervised by the CoFSA Lead Technical Advisor and the Food Systems Advisor.

Requirements

An advanced university degree (Master´s degree or equivalent) in Anthropology, Development Studies, Agriculture, Economics, Environment Science, or other related fields; or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields, in combination with two additional years of relevant experience.
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree are required to have minimum of two years of professional work experience in sustainable development project management support-related functions (planning, communications, reporting, research).
Fluency in English is required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrable interest and understanding of the role of inner capacities, inner change and power dynamics in driving systems change.
Experience supporting projects on food systems transformation, agriculture, or rural development that integrate inner change, mindset shifts, power dynamics & political economy.
Experience convening and moderating communities of practice, including organizing online and in-person events.
Experience developing knowledge products that integrate insights on power, inner change, and food systems transformation.
Experience coordinating multi-partner initiatives with diverse stakeholders.
Experience working with UNDP and/or other UN organizations.
Working knowledge of another UN language such as Spanish or French is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth background research and analysis to support the FPI and CoFSA programmes, including staying up to date on emerging research on the topics of power asymmetries/political economy/inner change for food systems transformation.
Develop high-quality case studies, reports, and blogs that document developments and key lessons learned, to support the implementation of workstreams and contribute to thought leadership in the field.
Moderate the FPI Community of Practice, including maintaining resource library, admitting new members, and related tasks.
Support the design and facilitation of learning events, such as workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions, to enhance organisational learning and collaboration.
Implement learning, monitoring, and evaluation processes, to assess the impact of the programmes, including local actions and partner initiatives.
Act as a bridge between the two initiatives, ensuring integration where relevant and supporting knowledge sharing.
Coordinate the thematic Working Groups and Advisory Committee for FPI, and in particular supporting the sharing of learning between country level and global level activities.
Carry out outreach for new FPI members, mediate the admission process for new members, and act as the focal point for FPI Members.
Participate in Working Groups of relevant networks, including the One Planet Network, UN-Nutrition and other relevant groups and processes.
Identify, synthesize and document best practices and lessons learned that are generated from the project and implementing partners.
Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.