Job Description
Dutystation: New York**, United States of America
Functional responsibilities
Under the supervision of the UNOPS Project Manager and in close collaboration with DPPA (PMD-Innovation Cell), the incumbent will undertake the following responsibilities:
Operational and Financial Management
- Monitor procurement and consultancy engagements, ensuring adherence to UNOPS policies and the efficient use of resources.
- Process and monitor financial transactions for DPPA’s internal tracking, maintain accurate records, and monitor expenditures against the budget, including according to internal DPPA mechanisms, as relevant and appropriate.
Innovation Projects and Strategic Communications
- Support the scaling of DPPA’s AI-enabled digital dialogue and other digital engagement tools, focusing on localizing these tools for field missions and capturing lessons learned.
- Support other innovation projects as required, including their piloting, design, and implementation, in line with innovation processes and DPPA’s strategic mandate.
- Contribute in and provide support in communications plan activity to highlight DPPA’s achievements in innovation and new technologies.
- Support the coordination and management of communications for events and projects, ensuring alignment with DPPA’s priority areas.
- Ensure and monitor the operational readiness of the Innovation Space, including logistical coordination, equipment upkeep, and data tracking for reporting purposes.
Capacity-Building and Training Initiatives
- Support the delivery of the annual E-Analytics and Innovation Course, including virtual sessions, participant support, and logistical arrangements for the in-person Lab.
Partnership Development
Education/Experience/Language requirements
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*
a. Education
- A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in international relations, innovation-related subjects such as innovation, behavioural science, strategic communications or in a field related to the post description with two (2) years of relevant experience is required. OR;
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in international relations, innovation-related subjects such as innovation, behavioural science, strategic communications with no relevant experience is desirable.
b. Work Experience
Required:
- Relevant experience is defined as experience in providing innovation project management support.
- Experience in conducting training related to innovation and/or new technologies to enhance preventive diplomacy and/or mediation at an international level is required.
- Experience in working for conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding or any other related areas is required.
- Experience in donor reporting and preparing project proposals is required.
Desired experience:(The following experience and skillsare optional,candidates who do not have them are welcome to apply)
- Experience in the use of digital engagement tools for peace and political processes is an advantage.
- Experience working with international organizations, such as the UN, is an advantage.
c. Language:
- Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.
- Knowledge of other UN languages is considered an asset.
About the Organization
TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
