Functional Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conduct comprehensive policy analysis and research on governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with UN Secretariat policies and global best practices.

• Develop and propose policy recommendations to enhance governance structures and processes within the UN INFO system, focusing on transparency, accountability, and efficiency.

• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of governance policies, providing regular updates and reports to senior management.

• Analyze legal, regulatory, and policy documents to assess their impact on UN INFO operations and propose necessary adjustments.

• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and engagement sessions to gather input and build consensus on governance-related policies and strategies.

• Provide expert advice on governance issues, including risk management, compliance, and internal controls, to ensure robust and effective governance frameworks.

• Draft, review, and revise governance-related documentation, including policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.

• Support the design and implementation of training programs on governance and policy matters for staff across the UN INFO system.

• Coordinate with interagency partners to harmonize governance policies and practices, promoting coherence and collaboration.

• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and patterns in governance-related metrics, using insights to inform policy development and decision-making.

• Lead or participate in governance and policy working groups, task forces, and committees, contributing to the development and refinement of governance frameworks.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of governance dashboards and other tools to monitor and report on governance indicators.

• Provide technical support for the integration of governance considerations into strategic planning and operational activities.

• Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure governance policies are effectively integrated into digital platforms and tools.

• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of governance processes to ensure compliance with established standards and identify areas for improvement.

Job Requirements

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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

Education

• A first-level university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in social sciences, information management, public administration, management or a related field with five (5) years of relevant experience is required; OR

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in social sciences, information management, public administration, management or a related field with seven (7) years of relevant experience is desirable.

• Work Experience Required:

• Relevant experience is defined as progressively responsible experience in governance, policy analysis, public administration, or a related field.

• Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and/or procedures within an international organization or governmental institution is required.

Desirable: (The following experience and skills are optional, candidates who do not have them are welcome to apply

• Experience of results-based project and programme cycle management or similar business management approaches that rely on measurable performance indicators is desirable.

• Familiarity with the UN development system, including its structures, operations, and policy-making processes, is desirable.

• Experience in conducting stakeholder consultations and facilitating collaborative decision-making processes is desirable.

• Proven ability to analyze complex policy and regulatory documents and translate them into actionable recommendations is desirable.

• Knowledge of risk management, compliance, and internal control principles is desirable.

• Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software to inform policy development and decision-making is an advantage.

• Experience in drafting policy documents, reports, and presentations is desirable.

• Language:

• Fluency in English, (read, write, speak) is required;

• Working knowledge any of the other UN official languages is desirable.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK

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