Overview
Support the planning, implementation, and coordination of initiatives through project management, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The role aims to strengthen delivery, produce analytical products for decision-making, and improve internal processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support planning, scheduling, and implementation of initiatives, including maintaining workplans, tracking milestones, and preparing progress updates.
- Coordinate with counterparts across the UN system to ensure timely information flow and alignment of activities.
- Prepare briefing and meeting materials and talking points for senior leadership.
- Conduct structured qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform decision-making on strategic initiatives.
- Synthesize complex information into clear insights, recommendations, and concise materials.
- Draft high-quality presentations and analytical products.
- Identify bottlenecks and propose improvements to streamline workflows, strengthen coordination, and enhance delivery of priority initiatives.
- Support development of project management tools that improve information accessibility and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate inputs from UN entities involved in system-wide initiatives, follow up on actions, and document decisions and next steps.
- Support preparation and facilitation of workshops, consultations, and internal working sessions.
Required Experience
3-7 years of experience in project or programme management, process improvement, organizational strategy, or similar is required. Stakeholder engagement skills, including experience facilitating cross-organizational collaboration, are required. Experience with Microsoft 365 tools (e.g. Excel, SharePoint, Teams) is required. Experience working in professional services or consulting environment is desirable. Experience designing and implementing organization-wide change management initiatives is desirable. Experience preparing high-quality presentation materials (e.g. PowerPoint, ThinkCell) is desirable. Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI or similar) is desirable.
Qualifications
At least a first-level degree in management, economics, public policy, international affairs, social science, or other related areas.
