Analyst in Territorialization of Public Policies Vacancy-Job Ref: WJMGUNDP/1905/2025805

Analyst in Territorialization of Public Policies Vacancy-Job Ref: WJMGUNDP/1905/2025805

Ambovombe (Madagascar)

JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Office/Unit/Project Description

After nearly 30 years of commitment to this path, decentralization in Madagascar is slow to become effective in practice. Although the current legislative framework very clearly defines the powers, roles, and structures of the decentralized authorities (1,695 municipalities, 24 regions, and 6 provinces), analyses tend to point to the ineffectiveness of the texts, the lack of horizontal coordination at the national level, and a weak transfer of resources to address development challenges in the territories.

On the one hand, the weakness of decentralized structures weighs heavily on the provision of basic social services to populations and accentuates the imbalance in the development of the different territories. On the other hand, the excessive concentration of powers and resources in the capital also leads de facto to a tension in political issues at the level of control by the central government. This situation fuels social tensions and latent regional divisions that weaken social cohesion at the national level.

UNDP is a key partner of Madagascar in supporting the decentralization process, both through strategic support and capacity building initiatives for territorial stakeholders. Recent developments in the country include the adoption in 2023 of the National Plan for Emerging Decentralization (PNDE) as the new strategic framework, the adoption of the new General State Policy (PGE), and the ministerial reorganization of January 2024, which establishes a new Ministry of Decentralization and Territorial Planning, separate from the Ministry of the Interior. These institutional developments represent real opportunities to relaunch and advance the implementation of decentralization in the country, which UNDP is committed to supporting.

In accordance with the guidelines defined in the Country Programme Document (CPD 2024-2028), the UNDP approach within the framework of the new programming cycle consists of deploying support offers for the implementation of the reform on the decentralization and territorialization of public policy at both central and decentralized levels. In this context, the UNDP will also be called upon to play a central role in coordinating the Nexus HDP approach at the level of the intervention regions.

In this context, the UNDP country office in Madagascar is recruiting a public policy territorialization analyst with proven experience in supporting public policy implementation mechanisms at the territorial level. The main responsibilities and tasks related to this position are described below.

2. Scope of Work

The main mission of the public policy territorialization analyst will be to structure and deploy the approach to supporting the project in the implementation of the actions planned in the PNDE for the implementation of the territorialization of public policies. This involves supporting both the CTDs, the heads of sectoral ministries, and the territorial actors in improving public service offerings and boosting local economies at the territorial level.

The main tasks are:

A. Technical assistance

1)- Steering and coordination of territorialization:

Support the Steering Committee, the Interministerial Committee and the Ministry responsible for decentralization in the technical and strategic work of decentralization in general and the territorialization of public policies.

2)- Planning and operationalization of territorialization

Support and assist the ministries and entities concerned in the development of mechanisms and planning of transfers of skills and resources to the CTDs in compliance with the principles of subsidiarity, the texts in force and those within the framework of the institutional and legal reforms provided for in the PNDE;
Support and monitor the work of consultants responsible for developing operational plans for the territorialization of public policies of sectoral ministries and sectoral financing of technical and financial partners;
Support and assist sectoral ministries in the development and implementation of a programmatic framework for the territorialization of their public policies, including mechanisms for the redeployment of human and financial resources for the benefit of the territories;
Support and monitor the work of consultants in the development of territorial plans for public service offers and the implementation and operationalization of governance and territorial engineering.

3)- Local project management.

Establish a support framework for STDs, CTDs and regional/local stakeholders in:

The implementation of territorial plans for the provision of public services and in the establishment and operationalization of territorial governance and engineering;
The establishment of mechanisms and systems for governance, improvement and sustainability of public service offerings to the population;
In the establishment of mechanisms and devices to improve and facilitate the population’s access to public services;
Strengthening the capacities of territorial actors in the governance of territorial services and the management, coordination and implementation of transferred skills and territorial development projects.
B. Contribute to project management

Ensure the implementation of all activities relating to this technical assistance, from the development of their terms of reference to the monitoring of their execution in compliance with the procedures and codes of conduct in force within the UNDP
Contribute to program management activities (planning, monitoring, review, reporting, etc.)
C. Others

Perform any other tasks assigned by the program and UNDP, relating to the achievement of project deliverables.
4. Institutional arrangement

The public policy territorialization analyst will be under the supervision of the National Coordinator of the Support for Decentralization and Territorialization of Public Policies project to which he/she is attached.

5. Skills

Core

Achieve results
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to detail, delivers quality work on time.
Thinking innovatively
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas and known risks, solves problems pragmatically, makes improvements.
Continuous learning:
LEVEL 1: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
Adapt with agility:
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively manages ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
Act with determination:
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in the face of adversity, confident.
Engage and collaborate:
LEVEL 1: Shows compassion/understanding towards others, builds positive relationships.
Promoting diversity and inclusion:
LEVEL 1: Appreciates/respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discrimination.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)

Thematic Area
Name
Definition
Business acumen
Organizational direction and strategy
Develop effective strategies and prioritized plans aligned with the mission and

UNDP objectives, based on an analysis

systemic challenges, opportunities and

risks. Match the general vision to the

reality on the ground in order to define solutions

tangible and targeted; learn lessons from

various sources in order to anticipate trends

current and future challenges, and to face them; demonstrate

Foresight.
Effective decision making
Organizational direction and strategy
Make decisions on time and in a manner

effective, in accordance with its responsibilities,

its area of ​​expertise and its resources, and

take into account the possible consequences more

wide.
Project management
Organizational management
Be able to plan, organize,

prioritize and control resources,

procedures and protocols in order to achieve

specific objectives.
Portfolio management
Organizational management
Know how to select, prioritize and control the

programs and projects of the organization in

according to its strategic objectives and its

abilities. Being able to balance the implementation

implementation of initiatives for change

with regular activities for feedback on

optimal investment. Know and understand

the fundamental principles of management

projects, programs and portfolios.
Partnership management
Organizational management
Building and maintaining partnerships with

extensive networks of stakeholders,

governments, partners of society

civil and private sector, experts and others,

in accordance with the strategy and policies

from UNDP.
Risk management
Business Management
Identify and organize activities around the

reduction, mitigation and proactive management of

risks
Resource management
Business Management
Allocate and use resources in a manner

strategic or tactical depending on needs and

the organization’s priorities, as well as

principles of accountability and integrity.

6. Minimum Qualifications of the NPSA passed
Min. Academic Education
An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, law, social sciences, administration, management or equivalent field is required, or
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) combined with two additional years of qualifying experience will be duly considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Min. years of relevant Work experience
Two (02) years of experience with a master’s degree or (4) four years with a bachelor’s degree in supporting national and decentralized institutions in the implementation of public policies at the territorial level

Required skills and competencies
Good knowledge of common office software: Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Zoom, Teams.
Desired additional skills and competencies
Proven ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.
Proven experience in providing technical support in a decentralization and local governance project/program,
Good knowledge of the local economic development theme

Required Language(s) (at working level)
Perfect command of French;

Perfect mastery of Malagasy;

A good knowledge of English is an asset.

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