ICT Senior Analyst (Technology Innovation - Knowledge and Coordination)

• Set up, create best practices for and maintain project management tools and repositories for the lab network.
• Document tested innovation projects and processes and ensure effective sharing and generation of knowledge around innovation throughout the global Lab network.
• Act as a focal point for partners and internal staff, and in general act as a translator between data science/technology and development/humanitarian subject experts to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration

• Coordinate and assist in Software Development projects, including project planning, task management, documentation and resource allocation.
• Provide support to Global Pulse´s digital tool development, including coordination of user and feature requests, documenting requirements, and creating product roadmaps
• Train users, create videos and other documentation aimed at increased adoption, and document processes and workflows related to the use and maintenance of software tools.
• Act as the account responsible for toolkits with external user bases.
• Coordinate, schedule and facilitate Global Pulse lab network project meetings and workshops.

• Support the build-up of evidence and contribute to creating scaling pathways for projects within Global Pulse.
• Apply relevant research, evidence and data-driven decision making to support Global Pulse and partners in the scale up of programmes, through assisting in documenting, codifying and disseminating key programme processes and lessons learnt.
• Provide analysis of impediments, or areas that require adjustment for increased scale, adoption or diffusion

• Contribute to producing concept notes, project reports, and other documents on innovation projects and activities.
• Support the communications team in producing relevant communications material including data visualizations and infographics.
• Provide support in developing partnerships and networks.

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in information systems, computer science, innovation management, international business administration, partnership management, or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with 2 additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in project, product or knowledge management support, particularly in the areas of innovation, data, research, software development, technology, or related field.

• Experience in humanitarian, development or public sector work.
• Experience working with agile project management in a technology development environment.
• Experience with user-centered design.
• Experience in coding algorithms and data analysis methodologies.
• Experience working in the UN context.

• Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.
• Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information - Sustainable Development Cluster 

Based in New York, the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.

The SDC’s services include grants management, development and special initiatives support, and technology support to the UN and UN agencies.

The SDC is part of the New York Service Cluster that supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of 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.