Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bolivia works to support the Plurinational State and a wide range of development actors in the implementation of policies, programmes and actions that contribute to sustainable, inclusive and resilient development. This work aligns with the Economic and Social Development Plan (PDES), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, and national commitments in the environmental and climate fields, including the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the National Biodiversity Strategy, and global frameworks related to climate and nature.

Within this framework, UNDP’s Environment, Nature and Climate Change area provides technical, programmatic and strategic support to the Government, subnational entities, Indigenous Peoples’ organizations and local communities, the private sector and academia to advance development models that integrate biodiversity conservation, sustainable natural resource management, landscape restoration, climate action, ecosystem-based adaptation, disaster risk reduction and strengthened resilience to the impacts of climate change.

UNDP Bolivia’s environmental portfolio includes initiatives financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), bilateral cooperation and decentralized cooperation, among other donors, covering interventions in protected areas, sustainable production systems, priority watersheds, forest and agroforestry management, species conservation, environmental governance, institutional capacity strengthening, and innovative mechanisms for climate and biodiversity finance.

The increasing complexity of Bolivia’s environmental and climate context—including land degradation, biodiversity loss, extreme weather events, pressures on critical ecosystems, and the vulnerability of rural and Indigenous communities—requires strengthening UNDP’s technical and operational capacity to ensure the quality, coherence and effectiveness of its portfolio. In this context, the Programme Analyst for Nature and Climate Change plays a key role in technical coordination, planning, implementation and monitoring of projects, ensuring that UNDP principles on environmental integrity, gender equality, interculturality, social inclusion and safeguards are systematically integrated throughout all phases of the programme cycle.

The Analyst will contribute directly to the strategic and operational management of the portfolio, supporting the formulation of new initiatives, resource mobilization, results monitoring and the quality of reports submitted to the Government, donors and partners. The role will also facilitate inter-institutional and territorial coordination, promote synergies among projects within the area, and ensure alignment of UNDP interventions with national sectoral priorities and international frameworks related to biodiversity, climate and sustainability.

The position requires a combination of strong technical expertise, programmatic management capacity, experience working with communities and public-sector counterparts, and analytical skills to translate scientific and technical evidence into practical recommendations for decision-making. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Head of the Environment and Climate Change Unit and in close coordination with project teams, thematic specialists, operations, communications, procurement and monitoring units within UNDP Bolivia.

Position Purpose

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative (DRR) the Programme Analyst is responsible for management of UNDP programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned. The Programme Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends; leads formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio; and provides policy advice services.

The Programme Analyst supervises and leads the programme staff and coordinates activities of the projects’ staff. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the Programme and Operations teams in the CO, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP staff in HQs and Regional Hubs, technical advisors/experts, external specialists, government officials and partners, donors, and civil society to ensure successful implementation of the UNDP programme.

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.) Substantively contribute to formulation and implementation of UNDP programme strategies and policies.

Contribute to analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country; and contribute collaborative inputs to the UN Common Country Assessment and Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNCCA and UNSDCF) as well as to the preparation/revision of the Country Programme Document (CPD), Integrated Work Plan (IWP) and other strategic documents.
Contribute to operationalizing UNSDCF/ CPD in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies.
Ensure implementation of relevant programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the effectiveness CO business processes.
Analyze and synthesize proposals in assigned programme areas.

2.) Ensure effective management of the CO programme within the assigned thematic/sector areas focusing on quality assurance and risk management from formulation to implementation of the country programme.

Contribute to design and formulation of CO programme, translate UNDP priorities into local interventions, and oversee programme implementation with the implementing partners within the assigned programme areas. Ensure that design and formulation of programme considers societal digital technology risks and opportunities and other future signals.
Oversee planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the assigned programme areas; and track use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Ensure digital technology solutions in programme implementation are managed towards scalability and sustainability in line with UNDP’s digital standards.
Ensure effective application of results-based management tools and track achievement of strategic results.
Ensure the effective use of data in programme implementation, across the data lifecycle; and ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and learning on programme impact.
Support trends analysis for future informed and anticipatory programming.
Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure the implementation of management responses.
Prepare and aggregate reports on activities, outputs and outcomes, including donor and corporate reports.
Support to the rollout of new initiatives and programmes including through presentation of the project to PAC; finalize contribution agreements; and determine required revisions.

3.) Ensure creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy.

Develop partnerships with the UN Agencies, international financial institutions (IFIs), government institutions, donors, private sector (if applicable to CO), and civil society in assigned programme/ thematic areas.
Identify strategic programme areas of cooperation including for joint programming.
Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identify opportunities for initiation of new projects, and substantively contribute to Country office resource mobilization efforts.
Support development of portfolios and Country office pipeline including through the design of Programme/Project documents, concept notes, proposals, and cross-sectoral coordination in assigned areas to bring resources for projects.

4.) Ensure provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management.

Identify policy-driven issues; and identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
Establish/strengthen national and international advocacy networks. Implement relevant, high -impact advocacy with key partners.
Provide substantive support in the development of policies and institutions to address country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.
Provide input so that policy advisory contributes to inclusive societal digital transformation and takes digital technology risks and opportunities or futures signals into account.
Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks, communities of practice, and digital knowledge platforms.
Organize training for the operations/ projects staff on programme related matters in assigned areas.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervises program and project staff.

Competencies

Core Competencies

ACHIEVE RESULTS - LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work.
THINK INNOVATEVELY - LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking.
LEARN CONTINUOUSLY - LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning.
ADAPT WITH AGILITY - LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process.
ACT WITH DETERMINATION - LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.
ENGAGE AND PARTNER - LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships.
ENABLE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION - LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making.

Cross-Functional Competencies

BUSINESS DIRECTION & STRATEGY
- SYSTEMS THINKING: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- RESULTS-BASED MANAGEMENT: Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
- PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management.
- MONITORING & EVALUATION: Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; 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. 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. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
- WORKING WITH EVIDENCE AND DATA: Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making.

Technical Competencies

2030 AGENDA: ENGAGEMENT & EFFECTIVENESS
- EFFECTIVENESS - PROJECT QUALITY ASSURANCE

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Geography, Sustainable Development, Forestry Engineering, Agronomy, or related fields or
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Master’s degree in Climate Change, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Conservation, Risk Management/Resilience is desirable.
Courses/certifications in MRV/Greenhouse Gas Inventories, Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), Landscape Restoration, Watershed Management, Safeguards/ESG, Environmental Economics are desirable but not required.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) in environmental or climate project management/programming (planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting).
Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP.

Additional desirable criteria:

Experience in biodiversity/conservation, restoration, natural resource management, climate (mitigation/adaptation), community resilience, or Nature-based Solutions (NbS).
Experience with indicator monitoring, logical frameworks/Theories of Change, and donor reporting.
Experience working with the public sector, subnational governments, communities/NGOs, academia, or development cooperation.
Experience in project proposal development, budget/schedule management, and support in drafting Terms of Reference (ToRs) and procurement processes.
Experience with environmental and social safeguards, gender, knowledge management, and technical communication.
Experience at the national and/or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development portfolios and projects in a related thematic area.
Experience managing teams.

Languages:

Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Important applicant information

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Equal opportunity

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Programme Analyst (Open to internal and external applicants)