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Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) actively supports Jordan in achieving sustainable development, leading to transformative change and tangible improvements in people's lives. This is achieved through the design and implementation of policies and programs that address the country's development challenges. UNDP emphasizes considerations such as Gender Equality, Private Sector Engagement, Environmental Sustainability, and Innovation, aligning local development solutions with the 2030 Agenda.
Collaborating with the European Union, UNDP aims to enhance the social and economic well-being of vulnerable refugees and host populations in Jordan, reducing relative inequalities. This collaboration focuses on effective funding planning, coordination, and management, strengthening institutional capacities at the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC) to manage the Humanitarian, Development, and Syria Crisis Response (HD&SCR) efficiently. The Project seeks to align funding management with national priorities, international commitments, and responses to the Syrian crisis, accelerating Jordan's progress toward human and sustainable development.
The objective will be achieved through (1) Supporting the strengthening of human, institutional, digital, and technical capacities for HD&SCR funding coordination and management within MoPIC, targeting, namely, the Foreign Funding Unit and the Humanitarian Relief Coordination Unit. Support will also be extended to MoPIC-related departments and sections, including the Aid Coordination Section (ACS); (2) Enhancing alignment of aid with national priorities and international commitments through dialogue, empirical data, and research; (3) Strengthening partnerships, communication, and ODA diplomacy
The project will be strengthening an Official Development Assistance (ODA) research and report function as a source of information on foreign funding priorities, opportunities, flows, and future trends. The ODA Research Desk will also support Economic Diplomacy associated with economic policy issues, and standard-setting organizations, monitor and report on economic policies related to refugees in foreign countries, and provide MoPIC with advice on how to best engage successful models through localization to the Jordanian context to better enhance refugees and vulnerable host communitiesโ resilience. The project will strengthen national partnerships and international ODA, and economic diplomacy will foster effective HD&SCR aid funding.ย
Institutional Arrangement
The ODA Reporting Analyst will work under the guidance of the Governance and Peace Pillar Team Leader and in collaboration with the Projectโs Team at UNDP and the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The ODA Reporting Analyst will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:
Support Research around development and Humanitarian funding and Financing:
- Conduct ODA Research to enhance development assistance to Jordan and learn from best practices in the field.ย
Support strengthening ODA diplomacy and South-South and Triangular cooperation.ย
Fostering partnerships between Jordan and the international community to establish a tested and effective model for aligning systems for data collection around funding streams, results, and impact measurement.ย Facilitates knowledge building on South-South Cooperation for Development Establishes and coordinates strategic partnerships with bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, the private sector, and civil society organizations. Strengthen coordination and outreach related to ODA with the broader donor community. He/she will be mandated to strengthen dialogue, national partnerships, and international ODA coordination efforts toward effective HD&SCR funding.Foster Analysis around ODA
Identification, and analysis of best practices and lessons learned in the area of South-South Cooperation for Development. Monitor and report on economic policies related to refugees in foreign countries and provide MoPIC with advice on best practices and effective approaches to engage successful models through localization to the Jordanian context to better enhance refugees and vulnerable host communitiesโ resilience. Combine data analysis, policy monitoring, advisory services, and stakeholder engagement around the response to the Syrian Refugees Crisis to enhance international cooperation in this critical area. Monitor and report on policies related to refugees in foreign countries and provide MoPIC leadership with advice and insights on how to best engage successful models through localization to the Jordan context to better enhance refugees and vulnerable host communitiesโ resilience. Any other activity required by the supervisor related to the post.Knowledge Management and Capacity Building
Contribute to the development and dissemination of knowledge products related to ODA and humanitarian financing. Provide training and capacity building to relevant stakeholders on ODA-related topics and best practices.Resource mobilization related to ODA:
Contribute to the creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of resource mobilization.ย Analysis of information on donors, preparation of donorโs profile and database, establishment of contacts with donor counterparts; Tracking and reporting on mobilized resources;Undertake any other activity required by the supervisor related to the post.
Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner:ย LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion:ย LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationยTechnical/Cross-Functional Competencies:
Partnership managementย ย ย
Data ย ย ย
Data Analysisย Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision makingCommunications ย ย ย ย
Marketing research and data analysis Ability to create actionable marketing intelligence based on primary and secondary research and data analysisยBusiness direction & strategyย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Strategic thinking : Develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDPโs mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks;ย link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions;ย learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.Business Managementย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Monitoring & evaluation Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively;ย Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results.ย Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools.ย Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concernsRequired Skills and Experience
Min. Education requirementsย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Advanced University degree (masterโs degree or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Business Administration; International Relations; Political Economy; International Development, or related fields is required orย A first Level university degree (Bachelorโs degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advance university degree.ยMin. years of relevant work experience ย ย
Applicants with Masterโs degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.ย Applicants with a Bachelorโs degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in reporting on development and humanitarian aid official development assistance programmes/strategies of major donor countries is required.Required skills
Proven experience in conducting research.ย Strong experience in analytical and research skills Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, and reporting templates and systems. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies sectionย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Proven Experience in conducting ODA Research and in funding and financing modalities for humanitarian and development aid for Jordan.ย Experience in aid finance forecasting.ย Proven experience in supporting South-South and Triangular cooperation and partnerships.ย Proven work on partnerships and coordination mechanisms with the broader donor community in Jordan. Experience on economic policies related to refugees in foreign countries and the humanitarian portfolio of Syrian Refugees in Jordan and refugees at the regional and global levels. Previous experience of working at the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation is desirable.Required Language(s) ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is requiredEqual opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย 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.
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