Project Analyst- Civil Society

Tiered Approach

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.

Background and Organizational Context

UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) was established through a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on 20 December 1978, calling upon UNDP “to improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people”. Since its establishment, UNDP/PAPP has delivered over USD 1.7 billion in development assistance to the Palestinian People.

UNDP’s Palestinian Programmatic Framework (PPF) 2026-2027 sets out a vision of “a world in which all Palestinians can enjoy a dignified life and fulfil their own vision of a unified, peaceful and free society”. The PPF is centered around the concept of ‘Transformative Resilience’ and its three elements: a cohesive Palestinian identity, self-reliance, and ownership and leadership.

Over the next three years, UNDP/PAPP will build on its experiences and achievements to make critical contributions to the priorities defined by the Palestinian national development plans and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), through interventions in three programmatic priority areas:

i) democratic governance and quality services; ii) inclusive economic opportunities; iii) sustainable natural resources management.

The UNDP/UNICEF/UN Women Sawasya III Joint Programme (Promoting the Rule of Law in Palestine) is the United Nations’ foremost programme aimed comprehensively at promoting and advancing the rule of law, justice, security and human rights in Palestine.

During the period 2018-2023 the programme has endeavored to enhance the capacities of, and public confidence in, rule of law institutions, and strengthen access to justice, security and protection services, especially for women and girls. Interventions are designed with a view to sustainability and linking activities to ‘system-level’ policy development.

As part of the third phase of the programme and backed by a consortium of development partners, with numerous national and international actors, Sawasya III supports government institutions and civil society working in justice, security and protection to strengthen access to efficient, equitable and accountable services

for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Partnership with UN Women and UNICEF  in this joint programme underpins the gender and child rights components throughout the justice chain and within relevant public services.

Civil society partners and academic institutions are vital elements of building an inclusive State of Palestine that respects, protects and fulfils human rights and gender equality, and promotes development, peace and security – the fundamentals of the United Nations’ mission in Palestine. Support rests on a supply and demand equation that combines enhanced service delivery by resilient justice and security institutions with the public’s ability to access such services and hold duty-bearers to account. By increasing public confidence in the sector, support is designed to be catalytic, strengthening state-society relations and creating an enabling environment for development and peacebuilding. Interventions are informed by a coherent theory of change and characterized by flexibility and responsiveness to institutional changes as a result of political developments. 

The Sawasya III Programme is oriented around the following four mutually reinforcing outcomes:

• People, particularly those at risk, have improved access to high-quality services relating to their legal, psychosocial, protection, and security needs.
• People are served by responsive institutions that have strengthened their capacity to operate in an effective, efficient, people-centered, and accountable manner.
• Societal and institutional behaviors and attitudes that uphold human rights, gender equality, and equity principles are embraced.
• Women’s access to gender-responsive and inclusive justice, security, and protection services is strengthened.

The Sawasya III Joint Programme builds on the achievements and findings of its predecessor programmes, and the comparative advantages of the involved UN agencies. Importantly, the Joint Programme (Sawasya) uses baselines captured during these earlier programmes as a means to monitor results and inform future planning.

In this context, the UNDP/PAPP (Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People) is seeking suitable candidates for a Project Analyst, Civil Society for the third phase of the Sawasya Rule of Law Joint Programme, being implemented in partnership with UN Women and UNICEF.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the UNDP Sawasya Technical Specialist the Project Analyst, Civil Society will contribute to the implementation of the UNDP/UN Women Joint Programme Strengthening the Rule of Law in the oPt: Justice and Security for the Palestinian People, also known as Sawasya (Phase III).

 

 

Requirements

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Law, Public Administration, Legal Affairs, Political Science or directly related field is required, OR
• A first university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• 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 of relevant professional experience in managing development projects CSOs portfolio in Palestine is required. 
• Formal qualifications and/or operational exposure/experience in justice sector reform, access to justice, legal reform or related issues is required.
• Experience in programme/project planning and execution as well as monitoring and evaluation of projects is required.
• Experience working with public institutions as well as with grassroots organizations and civil society is required.
• Proven track record of grant management with CSOs is required.
• Proven track record of effective team building and staff supervision is required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and in the usage of spreadsheet and database packages is required. 
• Experience in handling web-based management systems is desired.
• Experience in overseeing and evaluating grants, calls for proposals, and projects is desired.
• Experience drafting, editing, and producing written and results focused reports is desired.
• Experience with UN and/or UNDP procedures is desired.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in Arabic and English languages is required.
   

Expected Demonstration of Competencies
Core
Achieve Results:	LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
Think Innovatively:	LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
Learn Continuously	LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
Adapt with Agility	LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
Act with Determination	LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
Engage and Partner	LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion	LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making

People Management  UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site. Cross-Functional and Technical competencies
	Thematic Area	Name	Definition
	2030 Agenda: Peace	Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights	Access to Justice
	Business Management	Portfolio Management	Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization's programmes and projects inline with its strategic objectives and capacity.  Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives  with  regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project,  programme ,and portfolio management.
	Business Development	Integration within the UN	Ability to identity, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System  and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations
	Business Direction and Strategy	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  another parts of the system.
	Business Management	Partnerships Management	Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
	Business Management	Communication	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
	Partnership management	Relationship Management	Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private  partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding

 

Keywords

Rule of Law Civil Society Partnership

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. 

Probation

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

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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