Project Analyst

The successful incumbent is expected to support the achievement of IPMG objectives. A primary focus of the incumbent will be to facilitate qualitative and quantitative data analysis, oversight and reporting, and to inform requirements for further systems development. Specifically, the Project Analyst will perform the following duties and responsibilities:  RBPA

• Support data collection to inform the preparation of colleagues carrying out RBPA missions to UNOPS offices. Respond to data requests before, during, and after RBPA missions. For instance, the incumbent may be requested to confirm the availability of project documentation in UNOPS systems for all projects in an office.  

• Maintain  and update data and outputs emerging from RBPA missions. For example, ensure that office actions in response to RBPA action plans are up to date. 

• Maintain, update, and monitor the RBPA Dashboard in Looker Studio. This task includes updating datasets, drafting data visualisations, and  monitoring key performance indicators.  

• Support knowledge management efforts within EA and IPMG. The incumbent may be requested to contribute to knowledge sharing by drafting text for tipsheets, preparing charts or slides for various presentations, and otherwise supporting the communication of  guidance and lessons to stakeholders.  

• Support the preparation of RBPA reports as required. The incumbent may be requested to draft charts and other visualisations and perform analytical tasks in support of analysis lead by supervisor and RBPA colleagues. 

• Support the RBPA team in preparation of webinars, workshops, meetings and conferences. For instance, the incumbent may coordinate the participation of key stakeholders and produce charts and other components to support the presentations of senior colleagues. 

• Promote effective communication in correspondence with other HQ and field units.

• An Advanced University Degree or a Master's Degree in a relevant disciple is required;

• A first-level University degree or Bachelor's or equivalent in a related field of study with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of Master's Degree requirement.

• PRINCE2® Foundation certificate is considered an asset;

• PRINCE2® Practitioner certificate is considered an asset.

• Experience in project management or portfolio management or data analytics or risk management or other relevant field is an asset

• Knowledge of and experience using the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (including Big Query) is desirable;

• Strong data communication and visualization skills, including with Google Data Studio is desirable;

• Previous working experience in developing countries in an international environment is desirable;

• Experience with project management in UNOPS context and UNOPS systems is considered an asset;

• Fluency in English required. 

• Fluency in French and/or Spanish is highly desired.