Project Analyst (Open to internal and external applicants)

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.

The Philippines is a mega-diverse archipelago of more than 7,600 islands, hosting significant terrestrial and marine biodiversity. Yet many small islands remain underrepresented in the national protected area system, leaving ecosystems vulnerable to climate change, habitat degradation, and unsustainable resource use. Despite national policies and conservation frameworks, limited financing, fragmented governance, and insufficient integration of biodiversity into local planning constrain effective management of these ecosystems.

The project objective is to expand the biodiversity conservation estate and deliver scalable ridge-to-reef management models in small islands to secure biodiversity, climate resilience, and ecosystem services. The project operationalizes national frameworks for Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), Integrated Ecosystem Management, Natural Capital Accounting, and Nature-based Solutions in Camiguin, Marinduque, and Panaon.

Global environmental benefits include improved management of 62,478 hectares in the Panaon Island Protected Seascape, 11,963 hectares of terrestrial protected areas, about 4,000 hectares of production landscapes adopting biodiversity-compatible practices, 1,500 hectares of ecosystem restoration, and 399 hectares of marine habitats under improved management. The project is expected to reduce or avoid approximately 125,520 tons of CO2-equivalent emissions and benefit 3,000 people, half of whom are women.

The project establishes financing pathways through biodiversity-linked local government budgeting, eco-tourism reinvestment, and pilots for payments for ecosystem services and reef insurance. Replication and learning architecture is anchored in implementation of the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) through DENR–Biodiversity Management Bureau mandates, Local Government Unit adoption, and national policy, finance, and registry mechanisms, enabling models to be adopted in other island ecosystems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational and technical support for the effective implementation of the Project Preparation Grant (PPG), focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Support coordination and engagement with partner government agencies, implementing partners, consultants, international donors, bilateral and multilateral organizations, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Provide administrative and logistical support in organizing meetings, workshops, seminars, and other events of the project;
• Create and manage e-requisitions for travels;
• Ensure delivery of activities and contribution to outputs and outcomes through an effective implementation plan, change management, and close coordination with UNDP management, technical teams, and government partners; 
• Collaborate with the project team in preparing the project’s annual work plan, procurement plan, M&E plan and preparation of progress and technical reports; 
• Support the preparation and implementation of the validation workshop and consultations, including logistical coordination and documentation consolidation; 
• Support compliance with UNDP corporate reporting, monitoring, and quality assurance requirements;
• Ensure uploading of annual work plans, budgets, progress reports, and other reports to Quantum as required;
• Collaborate with the project team for regular monitoring and reporting of physical and financial progress against project indicators, targets, and deliverables under the PPG framework, and ensure timely completion of all Component A, B, and C outputs; and
• Support the compilation, organization, and quality assurance of technical reports, annexes, and submissions required for the UNDP-GEF ProDoc and CEO Endorsement Request.

Core competencies:

• 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 competencies:

 Business Direction & Strategy    

• Strategic Thinking. Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions. Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP
• System 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      

• Project Management. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
• Communication. Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels

Business Development    

• Knowledge Generation. Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need

2030 Agenda: Planet    

• Climate. Urban and Environmental Planning
• Climate. Climate change adaptation policy and planning: National Adaptation Plans 

Education:

• Advanced university degree in Environmental Science, Development Studies, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Economics and other relevant degrees
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields in combination with an additional 2years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
   

Experience:

• Applicants with Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. 
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in providing strategic and coordination support to project development, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management in development cooperation or related areas.

Desired skills in addition to those covered in the Competencies section:

• Demonstrated in environmental planning, local development planning process, and in working with NGAs
• Previous experience working with United Nations Development Programme 
• Previous experience in conducting policy and institutional research and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency in standard software applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. 
• Proven knowledge of procurement principles and processes and financial management 

Required language(s):

• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Filipino required

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

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.

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. 

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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