Programme Management - Analyst

UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

The New York Portfolio Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management

The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York.  The SDC has a footprint in approximately 125 countries.

UNOPS has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for Counter Terrorism (UNOCT) to implement the project activities for the Global Programme on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) and the Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (PRR). The incumbent of this position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, and in close coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at UNOCT, the Programme Management Analyst will be expected to perform various activities including:

• Act as the focal point for data collection for the monitoring and evaluation of projects.
• Support with the development of data collection tools.
• Consolidate and analyze data collected.
• Develop timely and high-quality reporting on projects, including post-activity reports, donor reports, presentations, infographic snapshots and internal evaluation reports.
• Support with the oversight of independent evaluations.
• Support with the development of monitoring and evaluation capacity building products.
• Support meetings, events, conferences and trainings related to monitoring and evaluation.
• Support with the implementation of project activities  globally, as required by the Global Programmes on PCVE and PRR.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education 

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in political science, international relations, public administration, criminal justice, psychology or other relevant field is required; Or
• First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required. 

Experience

• Experience in project monitoring and evaluation is required;
• Exposure to youth engagement is an asset;
• Experience in PCVE and PRR projects is an asset;
• Experience with quantitative data collection and analysis is desired;
• Experience with qualitative data collection is desired;
• Experience with data visualization is an asset;
• Experience supporting projects in Africa or Asia is desired.

Language

• Fluency in oral and written English is required; 
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an asset.

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) 
Contract level: International Individual Contractor Agreement (I-ICA 1 - ICSC 8)
Contract duration: Ongoing contract (subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements and project duration).

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: 
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.