Organizational Performance & Reporting Analyst, P2 UNCDF PMSU, New York, USA – Temporary Appointment

Job title:

Organizational Performance & Reporting Analyst, P2 UNCDF PMSU, New York, USA – Temporary Appointment

Company

United Nations Development Programme

Job description

1. Substantively contribute to improved organizational performance.

• Conduct research and data analysis to provide clear, data-driven insights, informing decisions to enhance organization performance and business processes.
• Implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track organizational performance, identify bottlenecks, and uncover opportunities for improvement.
• Collect and analyze data related to operational efficiency, financial performance, and other relevant areas.
• Use performance management tools and software to compile and organize data effectively.

2. Ensure effective Business process review.

• Conduct comprehensive mapping and review of current business processes.
• Propose efficient workflows, ensuring organizational efficiency, clearances, reviews, and quality assurance.
• Support the Directorate in developing and updating business processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Implement approved changes to workflows or procedures to enhance organizational performance.
• Foster continuous collaboration with colleagues across departments and levels, collecting feedback, and facilitating the utilization of workflows.

3. Strategic planning, reporting and grants process.

• Provide support to the Directorate, region, and country offices to ensure accurate and consistent application and reporting of the Integrated Results and Resources Matrix (IRRM).
• Contribute in the preparation of the annual reporting process to the Executive Board and other reporting requirements through data analysis, writing report, and the delivery of clear insights and compelling presentations.
• Play an active role in initiatives aimed at enhancing overall IRRM data reporting standards.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports based on the analyzed data, highlighting trends, areas of improvement, and potential issues.
• Provide support for reporting to donors or other partners as required, including data analysis, presentations, and insights.
• Coordinate and facilitate the grant solicitation process for grants in the system.

4. Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing and advocacy relevant to the assigned thematic area(s).

• Identify, synthesize and document best practices and lessons learned that are generated from UNCDF.
• Participate in and ensure sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice on organizational learning. Support establishment of knowledge platforms, facilitate innovative mechanisms for dissemination of knowledge, and develop knowledge resources and products to share with partners and to support UNCDF’s engagement in this area.

CompetenciesCore Competencies:Achieve Results:
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadlineThink Innovatively:
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsLearn Continuously
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedbackAdapt with Agility
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleAct with Determination
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confidentEngage and Partner
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationshipsEnable Diversity and Inclusion
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationCross-Functional & Technical competenciesBusiness Direction & Strategy
Systems Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.Business Development
Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.Business Management
Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment.Business Management
Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
Communication: Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.Digital & Innovation
Data Analysis: Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data (including Real- Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision-making.Information Management & Technology
Data Collection: Being skilled in Data Sorting, Data Cleaning, Survey Administration, Presentation and Reporting including collection of Real-Time Data (e.g. mobile data, satellite data, sensor data).2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness
Effectiveness: RBM standards and practices for programming.Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Development, International Relations, Sustainable Development and/or other closely related field. Is required. Or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional experience in providing data analysis and insights related to international development and finance, including results and impact, preferably within an international organization is required.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting reports and analytics, translating data into clear insights, and communicating findings with clear visuals is required.
• Experience and knowledge of international development and finance (including blending finance), as well as UNCDF’s thematic areas and financial instruments is desired.
• Experience working in international organizations, preferably institutions similar to UNCDF or UNDP is an asset.
• Experience in identifying areas for process optimization and efficiency gains is an advantage.

Language requirement:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of French and Spanish would be an asset.

DisclaimerUnder US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Expected salary

Location

New York

Job date

Wed, 15 May 2024 23:45:42 GMT

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