Reporting Analyst

Contract

This is a IICA-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-1 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

The Finance Group (FG) is a critical and strategic business function in UNOPS and serves as an authoritative and integrated partner in the organization on strategic financial planning and budgeting, business strategy and practices, financial analysis and risk assessment, financial management services and long term organisational treasury and investments. As the steward of resources of a self-financing UN entity, FG is accountable for timely cost recovery and reporting to partners, maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial management of resources in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and organisational/ international accountability framework and the accurate and transparent financial reporting to governing bodies, clients, partners and stakeholders.

The Reporting Analyst reports to the Head of Financial Performance Management and Reporting who provides broad supervision and guidance. The role is responsible for supporting the results monitoring and reporting process, and serving as the custodian of output-based budgeting. The role is also responsible for contributing to corporate reporting on results and the UNOPS portfolio.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Results analysis and reporting

• Support the Team Lead, together with the Reporting Specialist, on UNOPS results reporting, including guidance, stakeholder engagement, data collection and enrichment, quality assurance and analysis for contributing to the preparation of the annual report of the Executive Director
• Contribute to the development and improvement of systems for results monitoring and reporting
• Prepare analysis, reporting and dashboards on UNOPS portfolio, including for internal and external stakeholders such as the UN Chief Executives Board
• Serve as steward for UNOPS adherence to Global Reporting Initiative standards, including process management and data collection

2. Output-based budgeting

• Serve as the custodian and organizational focal points for output-based budgeting
• Provide technical guidance, training, advice and troubleshooting to field personnel on output-based budgeting in the context of the relevant UNOPS system
• Manage relevant data sets, produce reporting, and develop and maintain dashboards on UNOPS portfolio from an output-based budgeting perspective
• Exercise oversight on use of output-based budgeting system functionality, capture lessons learned, and propose system improvements, all in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Prepare analysis involving output-based budgeting data, including for the Quarterly Business Review and related portfolio overview

3. Corporate services and support

• Support the Team Lead in continuously improving UNOPS Quarterly Business Review process, including providing analysis to support performance discussions by the SLT
• Support senior management decision making by preparing presentations and providing quality analysis of UNOPS financial- and operational performance

Competencies

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: - Master’s degree preferably in finance, business administration, economics, data science, statistics , computer science, engineering or related field are required - A Bachelor’s degree and 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master's degree

Experience: - A minimum of 2 years of experience in quantitative analysis and reporting in a large international organisation or business corporation is required. - Experience with financial analysis and reporting is an asset. - Experience with reporting of development results is an asset. - Experience with data management is an asset. - Some experience in UN system organisations an asset

Language requirements: - Full working knowledge of English. - Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level: IICA1 (ICS 9) Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

• 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
• 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.

Background Information - 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.