Associate Management and Programme Analyst

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Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Business Transformation and Accountability

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Monitoring and Evaluation Service in the Business Transformation and Accountability Division (BTAD) of the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). The Associate Management and Programme Analyst reports the Senior Management and Programme Analyst, P-5 of the Monitoring Unit.

The focus of this job is the development, implementation and monitoring of a framework for managing delegations of administrative decision-making authority from the Secretary-General to heads of entities across the global Secretariat.

For more information, you can visit: https://www.un.org/management/content/our-offices

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Associate Management and Programme Analyst will be responsible for the following duties: · Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of a system for managing delegations of decision-making authority from the Secretary-General in the areas of human resources management and financial resources management. · Supports the development and publication on-line of a comprehensive catalogue of all delegations from the Secretary-General in each of the administrative areas (human resources management or financial resources management, including procurement and property management) as well as the criteria for receiving them. · Helps assess managers’ readiness to receive delegated authority and, based on an analysis of need and risk, advises the Under-Secretary-General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance on the level/degree/extent of authority should be delegated to individual managers. · Participates in the development and application of criteria for approving, limiting, redirecting or withdrawing delegated authority when necessary. · Assists in ensuring that official records of all delegations of authority are recorded, maintained and updated as appropriate. · Monitors the exercise of such delegations and the evaluation of managers’ degree of compliance with related policies and processes and use of the delegation as managers implement their programmes and projects. · Supports management reviews to measure compliance with relevant regulations and rules and assesses the effectiveness of internal controls. · Assists in the identification and implementation of technology solutions that support the management and monitoring of delegations of authority following policies and procedures set by the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT). · Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions. · Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change. · Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources. · Helps develop innovative ways of presenting information gathered from diverse sources. · Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. · Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. · Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. · Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. · Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. · Participates in missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc, as applicable. · Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). · Performs other duties as required.

Competencies - PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

  • COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

  • CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

    Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, management, information technology or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Work Experience A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required.

    No experience is required for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the G to P Examination (G to P).

    Experience with Excel, Power BI or Qlik for advanced data analysis or reporting is desirable.

    Experience with Umoja (SAP) or similar ERP systems is desirable.

    Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations Language is an advantage.

    Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

    Special Notice This post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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