Project Analyst - Lean Innovation Facility at UNDP

Job Title: Project Analyst - Lean Innovation Facility at UNDP

Date Posted: 5th December, 2025.

Expiry Date: 12/19/2025, 05:59 AM

About the Job

The Project Analyst is that pivotal force, responsible for steering the program towards its objectives, ensuring timely execution, and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. In a program that spans multiple regions, targets diverse communities, and involves numerous partners, the Project Analyst's role is to ensure that the program remains on course, adapting to challenges, and capitalizing on opportunities. This role is not just about management; it's about leadership, vision, and the relentless pursuit of impact.

The Project Analyst will be the linchpin, ensuring that the program's vision is translated into tangible results, making a lasting difference in the lives of countless young innovators. The primary coordination hub for this initiative is the UNDP Lagos Center.

However, it's crucial to note that the scope of the work extends far beyond Lagos, spanning across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. This expansive reach necessitates regular travel to ensure effective project implementation and stakeholder engagement in various regions.

Your Job Description

Scope of Work / Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Lead the development and execution of the project plan, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
Provide regular project reports detailing current status, challenges, and recommendations.
Oversee the project budget to ensure optimal allocation and utilization of resources.
Analyze project data to identify trends, potential challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Offer recommendations for project adjustments based on performance insights.
Ensure compliance with UNDP guidelines and procedures across all project activities.
Collaborate with team members to align tasks with established project milestones.
Organize engagement events, workshops, and stakeholder meetings to foster productive relationships.
Train and mentor project team members to build capacity and enhance effectiveness.
Prepare monthly progress reports outlining achievements, challenges, and mitigation measures implemented.
Perform other duties within the incumbent’s functional profile as required for efficient organizational operations.

Reporting:

The position will be managed by the Head of the UNDP Innovation Center based in Lagos.

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results (Level 1): Plans and monitors work, pays attention to detail, and delivers quality results within deadlines.
Think Innovatively (Level 1): Open to creative ideas, pragmatic problem solver, and continuously seeks process improvements.
Learn Continuously (Level 1): Curious, reflective, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, and welcomes feedback.
Adapt with Agility (Level 1): Responds constructively to change and uncertainty with flexibility.
Act with Determination (Level 1): Demonstrates motivation, confidence, and composure even under pressure.
Engage and Partner (Level 1): Builds respectful relationships and demonstrates compassion and collaboration.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion (Level 1): Respects differences, recognizes bias, and actively confronts discrimination.

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies

Business Management – Results-Based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with emphasis on performance improvement and demonstrable results.
Business Management – Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific objectives.
Business Management – Partnerships Management: Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with government entities, civil society, the private sector, and other stakeholders in line with UNDP strategies.
Business Direction & Strategy – Systems Thinking: Ability to apply objective analysis and judgment to understand interrelationships within systems and how changes to one element impact the whole.
Business Direction & Strategy – Effective Decision Making: Ability to take timely, informed decisions within defined authority and resources.
Business Direction & Strategy – Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans aligned with UNDP objectives through systematic analysis of risks and opportunities.
Foresight and Learning: Ability to leverage learning from diverse sources to anticipate future trends and respond proactively to emerging developments.
Partnership Management – Relationship Management: Ability to engage with diverse partners to build, sustain, and strengthen trust-based working relationships and mutual understanding.

The Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Academic Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Project Management, or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the above fields, combined with an additional two years of qualifying experience, may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Minimum Years of Relevant Work Experience

Minimum of 2 years (with Master’s degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in project management roles.

Required Skills and Competencies

Experience managing large-scale projects.
Proven track record of leading projects to successful completion.

Desired Skills

Experience in a developing country context is desired.
Familiarity with UNDP guidelines and procedures is a plus.

Required Language

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Equal Opportunity

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

UNDP is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from equal career opportunities.

Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse of Authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination, or abuse of authority. All selected candidates undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the organization’s standards and principles.

Right to Select Multiple Candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. Applications may also be retained and considered for other similar positions at the same grade level with comparable job description, experience, and educational requirements.

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