Policy Analyst

The Regional Programme on Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 3 (ReLOaD3) continues to strengthen participatory democracies and the EU integration process in the Western Balkans (WB) by empowering civil society and youth to actively participate in decision-making. ReLOaD3 in Montenegro will foster meaningful and relevant youth engagement, effectively addressing their priorities and challenges within the Montenegrin context. The support will include a thorough assessment of youth needs and perspectives, which will guide the development of local Youth Action Plans, youth camps, trainings, forums, community actions, and the implementation of activities both for and with young people. Duties and Responsibilities: Under direct supervision of the ReLOAD3 Project Manager, the Youth Policy Analyst will support implementation of activities related to youth and local youth policy design and implementation under the respective project in Montenegro. Main tasks include: - Effective implementation of project activities related to youth and local youth policies design, including coordinating grassroots engagement and supporting Local Youth Action Plans. - Support partnerships and advocacy activities at project level, liaising with partner municipalities and NGOs. - Facilitate and support monitoring of project activities related to youth. - Effective information and knowledge sharing within the Western Balkan UNDP Country Offices. - Ensure gender mainstreaming in the process of local youth policies design and in the Montenegro project youth component. Institutional Arrangement: Based in UNDP Office in Podgorica, with frequent field work travels throughout Montenegro. Required Skills and Experience: - Advanced University degree in Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics or related field is required, or a Bachelor’s Degree in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience. - Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in coordinating and implementing projects related to youth and youth policy design. - Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). - Experience and thorough understanding of the overall political, administrative and institutional set-up of local governments in Montenegro. - Fluency in English and Montenegrin is required.