Snr Strategic Planning Adviser

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Senior Strategic Planning Adviser

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The position is located at the Office of the Director, Division of External Relations (DER). The incumbent reports to the Director (D2) of DER. S/he supports the Director in developing priority-setting, forward planning, strategic analysis, and enterprise risk management. The incumbent assists the DER Director in translating the High Commissioner¿s guidance into strategic directives setting out overall parameters for potential Divisional engagement. S/he liaises with Heads of Services within DER for a coordinated approach regarding policy analysis/review for the Division while escalating it at Director level in due course.

The incumbent may supervise 2-3 colleagues at a lower level.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Support the Director in developing priority-setting, forward planning, strategic analysis, and enterprise risk management.
- Assist the DER Director in translating the High Commissioner¿s guidance into strategic directives setting out overall parameters for potential Divisional engagement.
- Support the Director¿s overall strategic coordination and coherence with other Divisions (DHR, DIP, SPR, etc.) as well as with decentralized Bureaux, the aftermath of the GRF, etc., providing fully integrated information and analysis to support senior decision-making.
- In close coordination with the relevant Services within DER, support the DER Director in the analysis and planning for Private Sector Fundraising, Internal and External Communications, Partnerships (and Inter-Agency) Coordination and Donor Relations & Resource Mobilization efforts by preparing strategic considerations and options based on information and advice from relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure effective strategic planning processes, drawing on organizational parameters, practices, systems and approaches for improved synergies within DER Services as well as with External Engagement actors across the Organization.
- Lead the development and establishment of effective information and reporting processes and mechanisms to monitor, evaluate and disseminate the achievement of results and targets of the Division overall.
- Work in close coordination with the Head of Global Communications Service to ensure clear and coordinated internal communications strategy and application on key private-sector fundraising, partnerships, with other HQS Divisions, including through the development of key messages / other internal communications content, advising on the effective use of internal communications tools, etc.
- Provide oversight and ensure quality assurance of content/format for key documents, prepared within DER, for other parts of HQS, external partners, Bureaux/Regional Offices, including policy documents, strategies, technical reference notes, key reports, briefing notes and other correspondence.  This includes oversight of the preparation, monitoring and implementation of policy documents, SOPs and internal guidelines for internal communication.
- Coordinate the production of the Global Appeal Director's as well as key strategic reports that cut across Services/Section within DER and beyond.
- Prepare planning papers and monitors the work of UNHCR in key issues, as requested.
- Support the DER Director in designing and organizing senior management retreats and similar strategic planning meetings of the Heads of Services/Section.
- Prepare analysis, briefings and presentations as required.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P5 - 12 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 11 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 10 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Public Administration, International Relations, Law, Social or Political Sciences
or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in political analysis, policy and planning, international relations, peace and security, conflict prevention or human rights is required. A minimum of five years of experience leading a strategic and planning team in the areas of international and political affairs, peace and security, conflict prevention or human rights is required. Experience in priority-setting, forward planning, strategic analysis, and enterprise risk management is required. Experience in analysis and planning for UN conflict response efforts is required. Experience with the preparation of political analytical reports, background papers, and talking points for senior management is required. Five years of field experience obtained outside of the applicant's country of nationality in a transitional, developmental, conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.

Desirable
Not specified

Functional Skills
MG-Leadership
CO-Strategic Communication
PG-Planning
MG-Strategic Planning
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. C001L4 - Accountability Level 4
C002L4 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 4
C003L4 - Communication Level 4
C004L4 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 4
C005L4 - Client & Result Orientation Level 4
C006L4 - Organizational Awareness Level 4
M001L4 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 4
M005L4 - Leadership Level 4
M004L4 - Strategic Planning and Vision Level 4
M002L4 - Managing Performance Level 4
M003L4 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 4
X005L4 - Planning and Organizing Level 4
X001L4 - Analytical Thinking Level 4
X008L4 - Stakeholder Management Level 4

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).

Please note that the closing date for vacancies in the  March 2020Compendium is Thursday 16 April 2020 (midnight Geneva time)