Project Management Analyst, New York, United States
Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Country: USA
City: New York
Office: UNDP New York, USA
Closing date: Saturday, 28 January 2023
Job Identification : 6805
Locations : New York, United States
Posting Date : 01/17/2023, 01:36 AM
Apply Before : 01/28/2023, 04:59 AM
Job Schedule : Full time
Agency : UNDP
Grade : P2
Vacancy Type : Temporary
Practice Area : Management
Bureau : Bureau for Management Services
Contract Duration : 364 days
Education & Work Experience : Master’s Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor’s Degree - 4 year(s) experience
Required Languages : English
Mobility required/no mobility
no mobility required
Job Description
Background
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) serves as the secretariat for the UN Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG)-40 agencies, funds and programmes working on development-at the regional and global levels.
At the regional level, five UN Development Coordination Office Regional Directors and their teams in Panama, Addis Ababa, Amman, Istanbul and Bangkok provide Resident Coordinators with regional-specific support, with a secretariat role for the UN Sustainable Development Group.
At the global level the UN SDG is chaired by the Deputy Secretary-General. The Vice-Chair is the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator.
This position is located in UNDCO/CBSS at Headquarters in New York. The Project Management Analyst reports to Global Lead for the Business Operations Strategy (BOS) and works collaboratively with Sr. Change Management Advisor on matters pertaining to Knowledge Management.
This post will be administered by UNDP on behalf of UNDCO.
Position Purpose:
The role of the Project Management Analyst will be to assist in the delivery of UNSDG targets and objectives to scale up high impact common services under the BOS 2.0. The Analyst will leverage the experience and expertise of UN Operations Management Teams (OMTs) to evaluate the progress of BOS implementation and identify and report on high impact and low impact services from existing BOSes. In doing so, the Analyst will analyze data, suggest standardized approaches for high impact services, prepare success stories, undertake outreach activities, conduct training workshops and provide substantive inputs to consultative meetings in support of the delivery of UNSDG Efficiency Agenda targets for the BOS.
Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, identify and analyze standardized approaches for high impact common services for scaling through BOS 2.0
Analyze high impact common services such as HR roster and procurement data from select BOS;
Recommend a scaling up approach to apply to other BOS based on best practices emerging from BOS with high impact common services;
Identify and report high impact and low impact services from the existing BOS;
Engage OMTs in utilization of the high impact services in their BOS;
Organize interaction with the OMTs to engage OMTs in utilization of the high impact services in their BOS;
Coordinate development of practice notes for high impact common services
Prepare success stories from the implementation of the BOS at the country level;
Seek inputs from members of country OMTs, UNCTs and HQ interagency staff to draft and finalize practice notes;
Develop training modules and workshops with experts;
Identify appropriate modality for knowledge sharing on high impact common services among UN OMTs;
Performs knowledge sharing activities, in collaboration with the CBSS team, by planning workshops, other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the SDG knowledge portal.
Monitors and analyzes BOS 2.0 development and implementation
Example of Duties: Reviews relevant documents and reports;
Identify and report high impact and low impact services from the existing BOS;
Identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions;
Identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
Analyze data, engage with OMTs virtually and report on progress of the BOS at output, outcome and impact level
Identify and report lessons learns and best practices from the review for broader use and reference by the 131 UN Country Teams;
Coordinate the interlinkage between the OMTs, Expert Agencies and DCO on optimization of the high impact services.
Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, contributing data and analytical findings, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
Undertakes survey initiatives, designs data collection tools and reports analyzes as appropriate
Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources;
Interprets survey responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions;
Undertakes outreach activities and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.;
Makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
None
Competencies:
Core - CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf (undp.org)
Achieve Results:
Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:
Level 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously
Level 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility
Level 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination
Level 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner
Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion
Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Operations Management
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization’s business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner.
Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms
Working with Evidence and Data
Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making
Communication
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Monitoring
Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results
Data literacy
Understand the potential as well as the limitations of using data driven innovation.
Ability to use a mix of data sources (quantitative, qualitative or real-time techniques) to develop understanding, identify patterns to inform decision making or identify opportunities for further exploration.
Effectiveness
Performance and data analysis and sharing lessons
Strategic Policy Engagement
Influencing the policy agenda and collaboration with UNSDG
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field;
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
At least 2 years for those with a Master’s Degree and 4 years if First Level University Degree of professional working experience in the field of international affairs, preferably working with UN Secretariat entities and UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes.
Demonstrated experience in knowledge management, communications and organizational learning.
Experience in operating within UN Joint Programmes, inter-agency coordination and liaison
Proven ability to carry out high-quality research and analysis.
Excellent writing skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Non-Smoking environment
Language Requirement:
Proficiency in English is required
Working knowledge of at least one other UN language is desirable
Disclaimer
Important information for US Permanent Residents (‚Green Card‘ holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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