Project Analyst (Open to Tier 1 & 2 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 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) China Country Office is part of UNDP—the United Nations' global development network. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to end poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, as well as protect the planet, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, these efforts aim to ensure that improvements in human wellbeing remain within ecological boundaries. We also help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities and institutional capabilities, as well as build resilience, in order to achieve the SDGs.  

UNDP China has been working in China over the past four decades, partnering to advance various phases of China’s development outlined in the Government of China’s Five-Year Plans. UNDP assists China in integrating the SDGs into development decisions, promotes the transition to an inclusive, low-carbon economy and a sustainable society, protects biodiversity, and informs China’s international development cooperation engagement to advance global progress on the SDGs and the global climate agendas. In addition, UNDP leverages its global network and South-South Cooperation (SSC) to facilitate mutual knowledge and experience sharing between China and partner countries on best practices and lessons learned to advance the SDGs.

UNDP China’s implementation modalities currently engage more than 15 Ministries and government representatives at the national and sub-national levels in 28 provinces. UNDP China also actively engages the United Nations development system, multilateral and regional institutions, the private sector, philanthropic foundations, academia and think tanks, intergovernmental bodies, and the media to accelerate the SDGs and global climate agendas in China.

From 2026, UNDP China begins implementing its new Country Programme Document: 2026–2030 (CPD) and is fully aligned with national development priorities and the SDGs commitments. 
 
Drawing on UNDP comparative advantages and lessons learned, building on past achievements and leveraging the shared timeline of both the SDGs and the 15th Five Year Plan for China, UNDP will contribute to three United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) in China priorities: (a) accelerating the national transition to “high-quality development”, contributing to shared prosperity, leaving no one behind, and addressing new frontiers of sustainable development; (b) accelerating its transition towards a nature-positive and low carbon economy, working towards setting a strong basis to advance the Government’s dual carbon goals; and (c) strengthening partnerships with stakeholders to enhance the impact of international development cooperation engagements to accelerate progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Pact for the Future.

Aligned with the UNDP China CPD development priorities and the UNDP Strategic Plan 2026-2029, a dedicated portfolio focuses primarily on supporting China in meeting its obligations under Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs)—specifically the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), the Minamata Convention on Mercury, and emerging treaties on global plastic pollution. At the same time, as an Implementing Agency for the Global Environment Facility (GEF), UNDP also provides technical assistance, capacity building, and resource mobilization to reduce hazardous chemicals and waste

Within this context, UNDP China is seeking a Project Analyst to manage its Chemicals and Waste Project . Reporting to the Programme Analyst, the incumbent will facilitate the daily implementation of projects, advance programmatic goals, and actively explore strategic public-private partnerships to accelerate the reduction of POPs, mercury, and plastic waste.

The Project Analyst is under the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst.  

The Project Analyst will promote strategic engagements through partnership building and coordination, resource mobilization, full project formulation, implementation, and management, and provide necessary technical support to UNDP China’s programme pillars and thematic portfolios. The Project Analyst will also ensure effective implementation of project activities with relevant Government partners, the private sector, foundations, academia, media and other stakeholders at international, regional, national and local levels.  

• Identify capacity building needs and opportunities. Ensure appropriate training, project workshops and other relevant activities are organized and implemented in a consultative manner, involving technical experts and stakeholders that may include the government, private sector, NGOs, donors, and/or academia. 
• Ensure project reports capture results, lessons learned and good practices for possible wider application. 
• Participate in and ensure sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice on development and project related issues. Support establishment of knowledge platforms for the project, facilitate innovative mechanisms for dissemination of knowledge from the project, and develop knowledge resources and products to share with project partners and to support UNDP’s engagement in this area.  
• Promote advocacy for UNDP’s work and opportunities for collaboration in addressing development trends in coordination with the project partners, stakeholders, and UNDP communications staff.  

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

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 Management    

• Risk Management. Identify and organize action around reducing, mitigating and proactively managing risks 
• Project Management. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals.

Procurement    

• Contract management. Knowledge of contract management concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations.

2030 Agenda: Planet 

• Chemicals & Waste Hub. Chemicals and Waste: Ozone Depleting Substances
•  Chemicals & Waste Hub. Sustainable Cooling

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Environment Science, Finance, Statistics, Chemistry, Biology etc is required.  Or 
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

Experience:

• Applicants with a 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 in project management is required, especially within international cooperation such as bilateral or GEF project management.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section  

• Experience in office software packages and handling of web-based management systems 
• At least two years of proven experience in GEF project management 
• Working experiences in management of environment convention, especially chemicals, hazardous waste, climate change, MP etc
• Demonstrated experiences in collaborating with governmental and non-governmental institutions, civil society organizations, research institutes, and the private sector 

Required Language(s) 

• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese is 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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