Management and Programme Analyst, P3

Description

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Enterprise Risk Management Section of the Accountability Service in the Business Transformation and Accountability Division (BTA) of the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). The Management and Programme Analyst reports to the Senior Management and Programme Analyst (Senior Programme Officer), P\-5\. The focus of this job is the implementation of enterprise risk management across the global Secretariat, with a strong focus on supporting digital risk management solutions, including the Umoja Risk Management module and the analysis of data and information at the entity and Secretariat\-wide level. For more information, visit: https://www.un.org/management/content/business\-transformation\-and\-accountability\-division. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Management and Programme Analyst will be responsible for the following duties: • Participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of assigned programmes/projects related to the implementation of the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework at the Secretariat\-wide and entity level, 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, including through ERP\-based risk management tools and system\-generated data. • 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 enterprise risk management policy development, including the review and analysis of best practices. • Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. • Prepares various written outputs, e.g. enterprise risk management draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, mission summaries and 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 enterprise risk management training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities, including on Umoja Risk Management and related tools. • Supports activities to define a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework across the Secretariat to identify, assess, manage and monitor risks and internal controls. • Supports the development and maintenance of the methodology and practices related to the implementation of enterprise risk management, including the Umoja Risk Management module; supports the enterprise risk management focal points formally appointed in every department and office of the global Secretariat, including in developing and maintaining risk registers and treatment plans. • Participates in missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc, as applicable. • 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 of enterprise risk management (ERM). Ability to carry out research and undertake analysis to support the implementation of ERM and internal control framework. 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. PLANNING \& ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, management or a related field. A first\-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job \- Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise risk management, project or programme management, administration or related area is required. Experience in applying enterprise risk management frameworks in conjunction with system\-based tools, including ERP (e.g. SAP/Umoja) or similar platforms, is required. Experience in data analysis and reporting, including the use of dashboards, as well as supporting user adoption, training or knowledge management tools (e.g. SharePoint), is required. Two 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 this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). **.headtable { font\-family:** arial, sans\-serif; border\-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid gray; border\-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .headTitle { font\-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans\-serif; font\-size: 16px; font\-weight: bold; /\*color: rgb\*/ color: black; } .headtable tr td, .headtable tr th { text\-align: center; vertical\-align: middle; padding: 6px; } .headtable th{ background\-color: \#F4F4F4; color: \#002d62; font\-weight: bold; text\-align: center; vertical\-align: middle; padding: 12px; border\-right: 1px solid \#ccc; } .headtable td { text\-align: center; vertical\-align: middle; background\-color: white; border\-top: 1px solid \#ccc; border\-right: 1px solid \#ccc; } .headtable th: last\-child, .headtable td: last\-child { border\-right: none; } .headtable tr: last\-child td { border\-bottom: none; } .rounded\-table\-wrapper { border\-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid \#ccc; overflow: hidden; } Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency\-based interview. Special Notice Appointment against this post is open for an initial period of one year. This post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Pursuant to section 7\.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position. Individual contractors and consultants (Non\-Staff Personnel) who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed\-term positions and their applications will not be considered. Applicants from troop\- and police\-contributing countries who are found most suitable and recommended for selection will be given due consideration for positions in a peacekeeping operation or Headquarters support account funded positions in the Department of Peace Operations, taking into account their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287\. For the latest list of troop\- and police\-contributing countries, visit the following website: https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/troop\-and\-police\-contributors. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifica