ISSP Portfolio Analyst - South East- Umuahia, Nigeria (Open to Internal & External applicants)

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Background

UNDP is the UN’s global development network, working in over 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience. In Nigeria, UNDP supports the Federal Government and State Governments to advance inclusive growth, climate resilience, clean energy access, democratic governance, digital transformation, and sustainable financing for development, in line with Nigeria’s National Development Plan, the SDGs, and UNDP’s Country Programme Document (CPD) 2023–2027.

To operationalize its portfolio-based approach, UNDP Nigeria is implementing the Integrated Smart States Programme (ISSP) — a multi-sector, investment-oriented platform that supports State Governments to shift from fragmented projects to integrated, bankable development portfolios anchored in co-investment, systems strengthening and long-term transformation.

ISSP portfolios cover integrated thematic pillars:

To ensure high-quality delivery, coherence and scaling across regions and states, UNDP Nigeria is strengthening its ISSP delivery architecture through dedicated ISSP Portfolio Analyst (NPSA 9) positions.

The Portfolio Analyst plays a central role in programme management, analytical leadership, coordination and adaptive delivery, working closely with State Governments, Regional Development Commissions, Local Government Authorities, development partners, private sector actors and UNDP technical teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the ISSP Regional Manager and matrix technical reporting with thematic portfolio Leads on Energy; Innovation, Digital Transformation, Knowledge Economy; Trade, Investment & Financing for Development; Governance; as well as the Portfolio Advisor. The ISSP Portfolio Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring portfolio coherence, delivery quality, evidence-based decision-making, and timely reporting.

Summary of Key Functions:

Specific Functions/Results expected:

1. Ensure Portfolio Analysis, Strategic Planning & Coordination: 

2. Support and coordinate Portfolio Implementation & Programme Management:

3. Ensure Monitoring, Reporting & Adaptive Delivery:

4. Support knowledge Management, Communications, Partnerships & Resource Mobilization:

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

Reporting:

The ISSP Portfolio Analyst operates under a matrix reporting structure:

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.

Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.

Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Cross-Functional & Technical Competences

Results-based Management:

Project Management:

Relationship Management:

Systems Thinking:

Effective Decision Making:

Resource Management:

Strategic Thinking:

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Required Language(s) (at working level):

Equal opportunity

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UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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