JPO - Policy Analyst, Effective Development Cooperation
UNDPGeneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Posted May 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates globally in nearly 170 countries, focusing on poverty eradication, inequality reduction, and sustainable development. Through policy development, leadership training, and resilience-building initiatives, UNDP supports countries to achieve inclusive growth and address critical issues such as climate change, governance, and social inclusion. Distinctive in its comprehensive approach, UNDP aims to foster lasting impact through collaborative partnerships and evidence-based solutions.
Job Description
The job is a full-time Policy Analyst position in the Effective Development Cooperation team, located in the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy (BERA), with the main goal of supporting the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (GPEDC) and the UNDP's role as a thought leader on development effectiveness. The role involves providing policy and technical support to partner countries and UN Country Teams on development effectiveness, as well as supporting knowledge sharing and policy dialogue on development effectiveness.
Requirements
- Contribute to the roll out of the 5th Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (GPEDC) monitoring round
- Support all activities related to the GPEDC monitoring exercise
- Compile country-level policy documents related to development effectiveness
- Support the development of country-led stories that showcase enhanced impact in relation to development effectiveness
- Contribute to the production of policy briefs and relevant policy documents on effectiveness and impact of international development cooperation
Benefits
- Staff members shall enjoy a remuneration package with further details provided during the recruitment process