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UNDP Programme Risk Analyst Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs

UNDP Programme Risk Analyst Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs.

UNDP Zambia looking for “Programme Risk Analyst”.

Applicants with a degree in Masters Degree may apply on or before 2nd June 2023.

UNDP first signed its agreement of cooperation with Ethiopia back in February 1981. Since then, UNDP has focused on providing Ethiopia with strategic support to build the capacity of national institutions to enhance the country’s development results. Moreover, UNDP’s interventions prioritise long-term development impacts to build a resilient nation by informing policies, as well as implementing activities at the community level.

UNDP Programme Risk Analyst Jobs 2023

The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 18th May 2023 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Programme Risk Analyst to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.

Recruiter United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Position Programme Risk Analyst
Location Lusaka, Zambia
Country Zambia
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Masters Degree
Experience Required Minimum Two years
Application Deadline 2nd June 2023

UNDP Job Vacancy 2023

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct a quality review of early drafts of SESPs (or “pre-SESPs”) to ensure proper identification and categorization of risk;
  • Advise project design team and/or PMU on needed social and environmental assessments/management plans and safeguards expertise, including review of related ToRs. (e.g. ESIA, ESMP, ESMF, IPP, RAP, SEP, relevant ToRs, etc);
  • Confirm validity of any SESP exemptions;
  • Quality assure final SESPs prior to submission to PAC or Project Board (for Nature, Climate and Energy Vertical Fund projects, clearance will be prior to submission for Headquarters “Safeguards Clearance”);
  • Support recruitment, on-boarding and oversight of safeguards consultants to the project management units hired to support SES execution in projects;
  • Quality assure draft and final SES documentation for projects (e.g., ESIA, ESMP, ESMF, IPP, RAP, SEP, relevant ToRs, etc) to ensure they meet technical standards and requirements (for Nature, Climate and Energy Vertical Fund projects, clearance will be prior to submission for Headquarters “Safeguards Clearance”);
  • Support project teams in responding to HQ/RBx SES oversight reviews and relevant audit/investigation/evaluation findings;
  • Identify risks for which additional technical support may be needed through the Global Policy Network, Regional Bureau, or external consultants (e.g., through ExpRess roster) and opportunities for projects to cost share needed expertise;
  • Undertake safeguards oversight missions, as needed and per projects’ M&E plans etc;
  • Quality assure safeguards sections of progress reports and evaluations (e.g., donor reports, annual progress reports, GEF PIR/GCF APR, mid-term and final evaluations) and contribute substantively where in line with the oversight function (e.g. in support of relevant Team Lead);
  • Track progress of high/substantial risk and other priority projects’ implementation of required SES elements (ESIA, GRM, stakeholder engagement, disclosure, FPIC, etc.);
  • Regularly scan available data on SES implementation across the portfolio to identify emerging risks or High/Substantial Risk projects that may require additional oversight and support;
  • Escalate issues to second layer oversight (RBx and BPPS Nature, Climate,Energy team, where relevant) and advise; CO senior management on safeguard risks where needed.
  • Conduct a CO capacity assessment to identify baseline quality of SES documentation, capacity needs, priority risks, and opportunities;
  • Develop and coordinate implementation of an action plan to strengthen SES implementation across the aforementioned portfolio, clarifying the oversight and quality assurance process, roles and responsibilities, and a learning plan;
  • Ensure CO SES action plan is aligned with and contributes to global/regional SES implementation plans;
  • Support regular SES capacity development, awareness raising, trainings and other learning opportunities for the CO team and implementing partners;
  • Ensure the Stakeholder Response Mechanism is established and operational at the CO level;
  • Ensure project-level grievance mechanisms are established within the project governance structure and that relevant safeguard risks are monitored by Project Boards;
  • Establish roster of national social and environmental safeguards consultants;
  • Support and advise senior management in their engagement with partners and stakeholders (including affected people, implementing partners, donors) on issues related to the SES;
  • Advise and support senior management on any SECU/SRM cases;

Position in Organization:

  • Programme Risk Analyst
  • Job Identification: 10728
  • Locations: Lusaka, Zambia
  • Posting Date: 05/18/2023, 10:58 AM
  • Apply Before: 06/02/2023, 09:29 AM
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Agency: UNDP
  • Grade: NOB
  • Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
  • Practice Area: Management
  • Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
  • Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
  • Education & Work Experience: Master’s Degree – 2 year(s) experience
  • Required Languages: English
  • Desired Languages: Knowledge of the local languages
  • Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Qualification & Experience:

  • Master’s degree in International Development, Environmental or Social Studies or other relevant areas.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in social and environmental safeguards;
  • Demonstrated expertise in the development and quality assurance of safeguards instruments (e.g. ESIAs, ESMPs, ESMFs, IPPs, GRMs, RAPs);

How to Apply UNDP Programme Risk Analyst Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/job/10728

The Closing Date: 2nd June 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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