Management and Programme Analyst
Org. Setting and Reporting
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), is the
agency for human settlements and sustainable urbanization. It is mandated by
the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally
sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for
all. UN-Habitat envisions well-planned, well-governed, and efficient cities and
other human settlements, with adequate housing, infrastructure, and universal
access to employment and basic services such as water, energy, and sanitation.
This post is in
the UN-Habitat, Management Advisory and Compliance Service, Oversight, and
Internal Controls Unit at the Nairobi duty Station. The incumbent will be under
the direct supervision of the Head, Oversight, and Internal Controls Unit and
will will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 or lead field missions, including provision
of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other
parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
- Coordinates activities related to Office of Internal
Oversight Services (OIOS) and Board of Auditors (BOA) audits, monitor and
follow-up on the implementation of audit, and other oversight bodies’
recommendations and associated management actions and ensure their timely
implementation.
- Provides substantive inputs in the preparation of annual
performance planning and reviews, risk assessment and updating of risk
registers, including operational level risk registers and progress towards
implementing the risk mitigation actions.
- Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and
provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data
visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making,
presentation and reporting.
- Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of
theories, concepts and approaches relevant to Audit, risk management and
project management. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in
the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct 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. The ability to analyze and interpret data in
support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
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.
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve
organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas
and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before
personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group
decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility
for team shortcomings.
- Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate
responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure
that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff
member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to
accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against
milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides
feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports
creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career
aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in
business administration, finance management, economics, international
development or a related field is required. A first-level university
degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu
of the advanced university degree.
- Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs
in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is
desirable.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible
experience in project or programme
- management, administration or related area is required
- Experience in enterprise risk management and internal control
assessment is required.
- Working experience in conducting or facilitating audit work
or related activities such as
- evaluation is desirable.
- Working experience with an Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP)
system is desirable.
- Working Experience in United Nations or similar International
Organization is desirable.
- A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data
analytics or related area 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.
How To Apply
