Project Development Analyst

Functional Responsibilities:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Multi-country Office Director and Head of Partnerships for the Multi-country Office, the Project Development Analysts will conduct technical analyses, inputs and reviews for developing project documents and proposals in the area of (but not limited to) peace and security, environment, agriculture, water, energy; particularly solar systems and mini grids. The Project Development Analysts will work in close collaboration with the Partnership Development Unit team, Programme and project teams in CDMCO, for successful programme and project development activities to include their technical reviews and analyses.

• Development and follow up of business opportunities

• Contributes to the development of the funded project proposal
• Meets with key project partners to help develop the project proposal (Gov’t, donors, NGOs, civil Society etc.)
• Contributes and supports the development and implementation of CDMCO projects and business strategy, if required
• Conducts research on peacebuilding initiatives in eastern DRC, including with UN and other agencies, trends in aid, potential future markets for growth, creating criteria for selecting target markets and partners, comparison of donor types
• Synthesizes and summarizes information relevant to business development and prepare relevant reports, briefing notes/talking points/presentations and other materials for internal and external use
• Advocates UNOPS as a partner and service provider of choice
• Supports development of strategic partnerships with key counterparts and business opportunities
• Maintain and develop contacts and partnerships within the donor community (UN agencies, donor governments, donor organizations, etc.), monitor communications, follow-up activities and proposal submissions;

3. Support communication and knowledge management 4. Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Project Support
• Prepares project documents, legal agreements, budgets and support engagement clearance. Assists the preparation of meetings and events, draft talking points, and meeting minutes
• Supports CDMCO management in project compliance and quality assurance, by providing up to date analysis of project progress, by facilitating project board meetings and by keeping track of performance vs portfolio Key Performance Indicators – KPIs.
• Collaborates with business area teams to understand project requirements, shape the initial project request, and provide a high-level estimate of the project effort and costs
• Support to internal coordination of corporate and strategic initiatives, planning and reporting and knowledge sharing and communications
• Promote the circulation of information within CDMCO and its clusters , in order to support knowledge management and create cross synergies within CDMCO Clusters.
• Produce communications and visibility materials of CDMCO on websites
• Supports preparation of the monthly KPI reports as per CDMCO target agreement
• Support the periodic updates on the progress of action plans
• Provides ad hoc research on potential business partners

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in sustainable economic development, economics, human rights, international relations, law or related areas
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with 2 years of additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experience:

• At least two (2) years in project development, Peace and Security, Human rights projects, partnerships, or resource mobilization is required for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in development or economic research and management is desirable.
• Experience in development research and analysis is desirable.
• Experience in one of the following fields is an asset: peace, conflict prevention and resolution and human rights.
• Experience working with immigration, displaced people and refugees, human rights, etc. is desirable
• Experience in writing scientific articles is an asset.
• Previous experience within the UN system is an asset.

Language

• Full working knowledge (Fluency) in both English and French is required.

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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.