UNDP Armenia’s Innovation and SDG Finance Portfolio advances sustainable development by supporting evidence-based policymaking, innovation, financing and partnerships... UNDP seeks to engage a Project Analyst (Coordinator) to manage and lead urban systems innovation and portfolio-based transformation initiatives... The Project Analyst (Coordinator) is expected to be responsible for the management of the Organics Mobilized: Accelerating Social Transformation Towards Circular Bioeconomy and City Experiment Fund projects, and provision of the advisory support on systems approaches for the Funding Windows: Green and Digital Cities Initiative – Prototypes for Systemic Urban Transformation projects... Duties and responsibilities: Lead and coordinate selected urban and community transformation projects; Guide the application of systems thinking, portfolio management, sensemaking and strategic foresight; Lead targeted social and community listening processes; Serve as the focal point for day-to-day coordination with international, national and local partners; Coordinate and oversee project activities and deliverables; Manage project budgets and expenditures; Support municipalities and local stakeholders in applying portfolio approaches; Contribute to regional learning, peer exchange and knowledge generation; Support resource mobilization and partnership building.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate urban and community transformation projects in Armenia
- Apply systems thinking, portfolio management, and strategic foresight in municipalities
- Manage 'Organics Mobilized' and 'City Experiment Fund' projects
- Lead social and community listening processes and qualitative research
- Coordinate with international, national and local partners
- Oversee project activities, deliverables, workplans, and budgets
- Prepare progress, financial and evaluation reports
- Design and facilitate capacity-building initiatives in circular economy and AI application
- Contribute to regional learning and knowledge generation
- Support resource mobilization and development of concept notes and proposals
Requirements
- Advanced university degree (master's) in Political Science, Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree, or 4 years with a Bachelor's degree
- Experience in project coordination, design and implementation
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, and web-based management systems
- Proven experience working with local authorities, partners and communities
- Fluency in English and Armenian
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
Masters
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