Back Programme Management - Senior Analyst

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. 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.

New York Service Cluster (NYSC) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management

Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

UNOPS has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for Counter Terrorism to implement project activities under the UNOCT/United National Counter-Terrorism Center (UNCCT) Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration.

The Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration

UNOCT’s Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration is designed to support Member States to meet the requirements from the General Assembly and the Security Council to implement comprehensive Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration strategies for

individuals who they have reasonable grounds to believe are terrorists, including suspected foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) and their accompanying family members, including spouses and children. To this end, the Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration supports the counter-terrorism efforts of Member States by providing guidance, coordination and capacity building in the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of returning foreign terrorist fighters and their families as well as local supporters and affiliates of UN-listed terrorist groups.

This position reports to the Project Manager and requires close coordination with UNOCT. The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, and in close coordination with the Chief of the Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration, the Senior Analyst’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the focal point for the coordination and guidance pillars of the Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration;
• Act as the focal point for the coordination of the Global Framework for United Nations Support on Syria/Iraq Third Country National Returnees;
• Support Joint Scoping Exercises under the Global Framework to determine capacity building needs and develop plans for programme implementation in priority countries;
• Act as the focal point for the development of guidance on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration;
• Act as the focal point for research, knowledge management and data on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration;
• Advise on policy development of Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration, including the Human Rights aspects, to relevant stakeholders, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies;
• Support the coordination of capacity building workshops with other UN, regional and CSO entities;
• Participate in field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties, and drafting mission summaries;
• Lead and motivate a team of junior Analysts.

Education/Experience/Language requirements
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY**
Education**

• Advanced university degree preferably in political science, international security, international relations, public administration, or other relevant field.

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.**Experience**

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in programme management, with at least one (1) year of experience working on issues regarding Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration or a related field.

Desired Experience (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply):

• Experience working in Project or Programme Management/Support is desired.

Language

• Fluency in English is required.

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.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: International Individual Contractual Agreement (IICA)
Contract level: IICA-1/ ICSC-9
Contract duration: Open-ended (renewable subject to funds availability 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
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• 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.

Background Information - Sustainable Development Cluster

Based in New York, the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.

The SDC’s services include grants management, development and special initiatives support, and technology support to the UN and UN agencies.

The SDC is part of the New York Service Cluster that supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.