UN System Affairs Senior Analyst

Job categories Partnerships

Vacancy code VA/2025/B0043/29896

Level ICS-9

Department/office CRP, NYBER, New York Board and External Relations Office

Duty station New York, United States of America

Contract type International ICA

Contract level IICA-1

Duration Ongoing (Subject to availability of funds and performance)

Application period 17-Mar-2025 to 14-Apr-2025

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

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Background Information - Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. 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 UNOPS New York Board and External Relations Office (NYBER) manages the organization's relationship with the Executive Board of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and UNOPS; UN Member States; and the broader UN system. The Office positions UNOPS on a variety of strategic initiatives and represents the organization on UN system-wide issues that require inter-agency collaboration and coordination.

Reporting to the UN System Affairs Advisor, the incumbent will contribute to the work of NYBER, with a focus on inter-agency mechanisms and processes that are critical to advance UNOPS’ work within the broader UN system.

(S)he will have a good understanding of international development and multilateralism, strong communication skills, especially written ones, demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment, excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, work effectively under pressure on time-sensitive issues, and act with discretion in a politically sensitive and complex environment.

Functional Responsibilities

Conduct Monitoring and Analysis ...

Conduct Monitoring and Analysis
Facilitate Corporate Engagement in Inter-Agency Mechanisms and Processes
Contribute to Reporting and Provide Coordination Support
Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

Conduct Monitoring and Analysis

Monitor inter-agency processes of relevance to UNOPS, with a focus on the UN development system and its repositioning efforts, and follow relevant intergovernmental meetings, consultations and negotiations of UN main bodies, including the General Assembly and ECOSOC as required.
Report back as necessary and provide timely information on issues of importance to UNOPS, including through the preparation of minutes, key highlights and action points for follow-up.
Regularly monitor UN entities’ perspectives and Member States’ positions, and provide updates on key developments and emerging trends.
Conduct strategic analysis on priority issues to help with the identification of opportunities, risks and the potential impact on the organization.
Undertake background research and assist with data collection as necessary.

2. Facilitate Corporate Engagement in Inter-Agency Mechanisms and Processes

Assist with facilitating the involvement of relevant groups and units at Headquarters as well as regional and country offices in critical UN system processes and activities, in particular on UN development system matters and UN system-wide initiatives.
Support preparations of UNOPS’ engagement in high-level inter-agency fora as well as working-level meetings, and provide administrative and logistical support to relevant internal stakeholders when required.
Contribute as appropriate to the elaboration of UNOPS’ positions in inter-agency matters.
Help facilitate effective information exchange between relevant internal stakeholders to ensure aligned and coherent interactions with the UN system.
Assist in keeping track of progress on the implementation of the UN development system repositioning, and help monitor compliance and internal capacity.
Support inter-agency collaboration, and establish and maintain effective relationships at the working level with diverse stakeholders to help position the organization in UN system-wide processes and initiatives.
Participate in inter-agency meetings at the working level as assigned.

3. Contribute to Reporting and Provide Coordination Support

Contribute to the preparation of updates to the Executive Board, including the annual information note on the implementation efforts on the repositioning of the UN development system as well as the UN development system checklist reporting.
Coordinate and help draft inputs in response to other UN reporting requirements.
Maintain contact and work collaboratively with groups and units at Headquarters and regional and country offices to help ensure timely response to requests for input and support.
Provide coordination support as necessary to relevant internal stakeholders involved in processes related to UN system-wide coherence.
Coordinate and help prepare input for statements, talking points, briefing notes and other relevant written products for use by senior management, including the NYBER Director.
Collaborate with relevant groups and units to support corporate initiatives and the engagement of the organization in UN high-level summits and events.
Perform any other directly related duties as may be required in support of NYBER’s objectives and the effective functioning of the team.

4. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

Help identify corporate areas in need of updates, and contribute to knowledge sharing opportunities and knowledge management products.
Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of good practices and lessons learned for knowledge building on inter-agency matters and UN system-wide issues.
Collect feedback, ideas and internal knowledge about processes and good practices.
Provide regular feedback on existing systems, tools and resources to ensure their relevance.
Support on-boarding of new colleagues.

Impact of results

The effective and successful performance of the UN System Affairs Senior Analyst reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management, strengthens its position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services, and ensures high corporate performance and compliance as a UN entity.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above)

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education: A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Busine...

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: ICA Contract level: IICA1, ICS9 Contract duration: ...

Additional Information

Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. Applic...

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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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.

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TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.

Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf on our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core.

We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options.

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