UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Junior Professional Officer (JPO) JOB DESCRIPTION

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1 Please use this format to request a JPO for your office. The Job Description should be specific and comprehensive and UN/UNDP abbreviations should be spelled out in full. I. Position Information JPO functional title: Junior Professional Officer, Policy Analyst, SDGs, New Deal and Fragility Main sector of assignment: Governance and human rights Detailed sector of assignment: Crisis, Fragility and Resilience Agency: Department: UNDP Strategic Policy Unit, BPPS Reports to: Policy and Partnerships Specialist, Facility for the Implementation of the SDGs in Fragile Settings Manager, Strategic Policy Unit Position Status: Job Family: Non-rotational Grade Level: (P2) Country and Duty Station: USA, New York Duty Station status: Family (staff member and eligible family members) Duration and Type of Assignment: Oneyear fixed-term appointment, renewable at least once subject to satisfactory performance, recommendation by respective office and partner country agreement II. Job Purpose and Organizational Context The UNDP Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme: The UNDP JPO Programme equips outstanding young leaders with the skills and experience required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a positive difference in the world. As a pathway into the world of development, the programme offers young professionals excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development while providing a valuable entry point into the UN system. During their assignments, JPOs benefit from the guidance of experienced UNDP staff members and are actively involved in supporting the design and implementation of UNDP s programs within UNDP s headquarters, regional or country offices. Job Purpose: In September 2015, UN Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a universal and transformative set of commitments for ending poverty and protecting the planet. The SDGs also recognize the importance of peaceful and inclusive societies as a prerequisite and indivisible component of sustainable development. This support is framed by the United Nations Development Group (UNDG) common approach to supporting SDG implementation, MAPS, comprising: Mainstreaming of Agenda 2030, Acceleration towards the SDGs, and Policy Support drawing on the expertise and programmatic experience of different parts of the UN. The implementation of the SDGs is particularly challenging in contexts of crisis, conflict, and fragility. 1

2 In this context, UNDP plays a coherent, constructive and supportive role on SDG implementation. The role will support UNDP s offering on SDG implementation in fragile contexts, drawing upon UNDP experiences with implementation on the ground and by the broader debates and analytical advances on SDG implementation. The role will also provide analytical contributions to the policy discussions around SDG implementation in fragile contexts. The International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding (IDPS) began in 2009 and brings together the International Network on Conflict and Fragility (INCAF) and the g7+. INCAF convenes international aid agencies and the g7+, a group of 20 countries who self-identify as fragile states. The key achievement of the IDPS was to launch the New Deal at the Busan High Level forum in November 2011 after an intensive process of negotiation between the g7+ and INCAF. It represents a new and improved approach to development cooperation, planning and assessment in fragile states. Since the Stockholm Declaration of April 2016, the New Deal mandate has been renewed with the main objective of using the New Deal principles to implement the 2030 Agenda in fragile and conflict affected situations, the Sustaining Peace Resolutions, and World Humanitarian Summit commitments on the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus. Reporting structure and partners Reporting to the Policy and Partnerships Specialist, New Deal in New York, the Policy Analyst, will support policy development in the area of SDG implementation in fragile settings. S/he will collaborate with teams across UNDP s Regional Hubs, Country Offices and Global Policy Centers, in close articulation with other BPPS clusters, and establishing linkages with UN-wide relevant processes. III. Supervision Name of Supervisor: Christine Chan Title of Supervisor: Policy and Partnerships Specialist, Facility for the Implementation of the SDGs in Fragile Settings Manager, Strategic Policy Unit Content and methodology of supervision: As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities: Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment Easy access to the supervisor Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise 2

3 Completion of the yearly UNDP Performance Management Document (PMD) If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the relevant parties III. Duties and Responsibilities and Output expectations In this section list the primary responsibilities of the position. Tip: Focus on what the job entails now how to do the job. (Present the main tasks specific to this assignment and output expectations during the first and second year of assignment. Include percentages for each duty.) 1) Support collection of information and data, and drafting of reports, policy notes and program overviews. 2) Support analytical work and policy research on international post-conflict engagement, UN reform, resilience, peacebuilding and statebuilding 3) Support engagement with global partners, including the g7+, OECD/DAC, other UN partners, the World Bank and bilateral donors. As required, participate in meetings of the IDPS and other meetings at the global level. 4) Help organize internal and external conferences, workshops, trainings and conferences related to implementation of the New Deal and other issues, including internal UNDP workshops and staff briefings at HQ, regional and country level, as well as workshops and conferences with external partners. 5) Draft briefings and notes for UNDP senior management on the New Deal as well as other related policy issues. 6) Support coordination of country level support for UNDP implementation of the New Deal and other related global policy initiatives. May include travel to g7+ countries to provide ad hoc support to UNDP country offices, g7+ governments, and or CSOs for implementation of the New Deal and to support SDG mainstreaming 7) Liaise with other clusters of BPPS, other Bureaus,, UN partners, UNDP Country Offices, Technical Teams, Regional Service Centers and external partners ensuring the New Deal is mainstreamed and explore possible cross-clusters/cross-bureaus collaboration to support the landing of Agenda 2030 in fragile and conflict affected states. 8) Participate in meetings and discussions, help draft plans and roadmaps, concept notes and ToRs. IV. Competencies and Selection Criteria Description of Competency at Level Required (For more comprehensive descriptions please see the competency inventory) In this section list all core competencies as well as the most relevant technical/functional competencies the role will require along with the appropriate level. A Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through the following link: Core Innovation Ability to make new and useful ideas work Leadership Ability to persuade others to follow People Management Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Communication Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform Delivery Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others Level 4: Models independent thinking and action Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services 3

4 Technical/Functional Strong analytical skills Knowledge of development problems in post-conflict countries and fragile states. Excellent written and strong oral communications skills Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through and hiring managers are encouraged to familiarize themselves for more information. (P2 positions usually require level 4 competency.) V. Recruitment Qualifications Education: Master s Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in a related field of expertise Experience: A minimum of two years of paid working experience in a relevant field Please do not duplicate what has been covered in the responsibilities & competency section. Language Requirements: Working knowledge of English Knowledge of other languages of the g7+ such as French, Portuguese or Arabic Other desirable education, languages and work experience: are desirable but not required Interest in and knowledge of development problems in post-conflict countries and fragile states. Previous experience from academic, policy or country level work in this area is an advantage, including on development effectiveness and normative frameworks. Experience with organization of workshops and conferences, coordination processes and preparation of policy papers, studies, reports, notes and briefings. 4

5 VI. Training and Learning As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities: Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide Other training and learning opportunities, as presented in the UNDP JPO Orientation Programme In addition, the JPO will benefit from the following specific training and learning modalities/opportunities in the receiving office: Participation in external meetings and conferences as relevant VII. Background Information Information on the receiving office: (Provide basic information on the office: number of international/national staff in the whole office and in the unit where the JPO will be working, etc. Give a short background of the programme/projects the JPO will be working on: history, recent and upcoming developments.) The Strategic Policy Unit (SPU) within the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support includes around 25 international staff, with a number of these focused on policy and positioning issues related to post-conflict engagement and fragile states, including the New Deal. UNDP s Facility for the Implementation of the SDGs in Fragile Settings is managed by the SPU and aims to connect country level implementation of the 2030 Agenda with the global policy debate about more effective engagement in fragile states using New Deal principles. The 2030 Agenda, transitions, resilience, UN reform, peacebuilding and the humanitarian-development-peace nexus are also covered by the SPU. Organization chart: Attach an up-to-date organization chart of the office and indicate where the JPO would be assigned. Living conditions at the Duty Station: excellent Smoking/Non-Smoking environment (as applicable): non-smoking Approved by: Name of the Head of Office: Pedro Conceicao Title of the Head of Office: Chief of Profession, SPU Date of issuance: 11 May