Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Analyst , Multiple positions

UNOPS strategic focus places increased emphasis on national capacity development and sustainable approaches to project management, procurement and infrastructure services.  A key objective is to be recognized as an organization that delivers world-class infrastructure and project management, which is both economically and socially sustainable, even in the most challenging environments. To achieve this goal, UNOPS has established the Infrastructure and Project Management Group (IPMG).

Within UNOPS, IPMG’s objectives are to serve the organization’s personnel and partners by broadening their infrastructure and project management capabilities, while disseminating best-practices in both of these areas. Through this work, the group helps facilitate the successful delivery of programmes and projects around the world.

To achieve its objectives, IPMG has established three interrelated and interdependent work streams, namely, Strategic Initiatives, Standards, and Conformance. IPMG is managed overall by the Director of IPMG and supported by a Programme Support Unit.

The Strategic Initiatives (SI) team works to develop methodologies and tools to improve development outcomes as well as assist in the positioning of UNOPS at the highest levels in related fields, including various global agenda focus areas, such as resilience and sustainability.

Working within the Strategic Initiatives team, the successful incumbent will be expected to be responsible for providing technical support to Strategic Initiatives activities, as well as contributing to the overall administration of the team.

The Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Analyst will be based in Copenhagen; however, the incumbent may be required to travel to support Strategic Initiatives activities in the field.

The Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Analyst’s responsibilities will include but is not limited to:

Strategic Support

• Support the development and piloting of frameworks, tools and methodologies which focus primarily on improving the sustainability and resilience of infrastructure;

• Support the development of initiatives for increasing knowledge and developing an applied understanding of sustainable and resilient infrastructure;

• Support the drafting of reports and other key positioning pieces which highlight the role of sustainable and resilient infrastructure in global development, including relations to the global agendas;

• Support the development of awareness materials, including case studies, that promote UNOPS infrastructure activities internally and externally across UN agencies and the private sector;

• Support the mainstreaming of sustainable and resilient infrastructure within UNOPS policy and standards.

Operations Support

• Support the building of sustainable and resilient infrastructure knowledge, skills and competencies at HQ, regional and country levels;

• Support the planning and delivery of missions to regions to support Strategic Initiatives work;

• Support the design and implementation of activities and initiatives around sustainable and resilient infrastructure and its application within the development and infrastructure management contexts;

• Support various tasks, work packages and projects as outlined and assigned in the annual work plan;

• Provide research and data collection on topics upon request by supervisors;

• Perform other duties as and when assigned.

Reporting & Tools

• Identify areas for improvement and provide on-going maintenance and updates to the Strategic Initiatives workspace; 

• Support the drafting of external articles, presentations, e-mails and other communication;

• Support the team with stakeholder management (internal and external) and establish a communication strategy for effective outreach;

• Support the preparation of reports and other communication materials including blogs, newsletters, and bulletins to promote Strategic Initiatives’ achievements;

• Support organisational reporting - i.e. quarterly progress reports, management reports, and end of year report.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Setting standards, personal and development objectives in Performance Evaluation Review;

• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on set goals, targets and performance requirements against the Performance Evaluation Review and work plan;

• Support the updating of the Intranet Page for the Strategic Initiatives team;

• Successfully meeting deadlines based on workplan;

Education 

• Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree or higher: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, other infrastructure related subject;

• However, candidates with degrees in International Relations, Economics, or Sustainability AND with an experience in infrastructure or the built environment may apply;

• A first-level University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in combination with additional 2 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;

Work Experience 

• 2 years of experience working in the built environment is required;

• Experience with infrastructure in UNOPS context is considered an asset; 

• Experience working with a variety of institutions; including UN, government/public institutions, private sector, and or research/academia in the field of the built environment is considered an asset;

• Experience working with the global policy frameworks around sustainable and resilient infrastructure is considered an asset;

• Experience developing analytical frameworks is considered an asset;

• Experience developing software based tools is considered an asset;

• Experience in economic analysis would be an asset.

Languages

• Fluency in English required; 

• Fluency in French and/or Spanish is highly desirable.

IPMG offers a unique work environment in UNOPS headquarters, in Copenhagen, Denmark, located in the UN City building, one of Copenhagen’s landmarks. UNOPS HQ offers a safe, family-friendly lifestyle environment with multiple opportunities for networking and and active lifestyle, in a city known for its excellent urban design and planning.

The IPMG team is a diverse team in terms of age, nationalities and family situations.  The team is inclusive and values social and athletic activities like team breakfast, Friday evening networking or sports such as sailing, climbing, running and squash. IPMG is very dynamic and welcomes agility, autonomy and self-drive. The work of IPMG is oriented towards exciting opportunities which have a corporate, global impact and is in touch with the whole of UNOPS. UNOPS has a hosting agreement with the Government of Denmark, and as such both national and international candidates are eligible for HQ-based positions. UNOPS officials are exempt fromDanish taxes on UN incomes. EU citizens may opt to be registered with the Danish State Administration as EU migrant worker and keep the rights associated with that status or register through UNOPS with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. EU Citizens may apply for the public Danish health insurance or special health card depending on their choice of registration, while the non-EU citizens will be registered by UNOPS under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

IPMG is very respectful of the UNOPS policy on work life balance. IPMG is keen on improving diversity in the team with a current focus on gender equality and equal representation.

• 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
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

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.