ISSP Portfolio Analyst (NPSA 9)

Job Overview:
The ISSP 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:
Provide advanced analytical, programme management and coordination support for ISSP portfolios across assigned states and regions. Strengthen alignment between ISSP portfolios, State Development Plans, national reforms and UNDP corporate priorities. Support resource mobilization, partnerships development and investment pipeline preparation. Ensure delivery quality, results-based management, learning and adaptive implementation.

Required Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible relevant experience at the national or international level in programme management, development coordination, portfolio analysis or public sector reform is required; Strong analytical and research skills; Good writing and reporting abilities; Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; Strong coordination and negotiation skills; Demonstrated experience engaging State Governments and sub-national institutions; Experience supporting multi-sector programmes and complex partnerships; Familiarity with Nigeria’s development and governance context is an advantage. Experience in resources mobilization.

Educational Background:
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in economics, development studies, public policy, public administration, social sciences or related field, or a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:
Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible relevant experience at the national or international level in programme management, development coordination, portfolio analysis or public sector reform is required.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required, Knowledge of local languages would be asset.

Additional Notes:
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. UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority.