PRISM and Quantum PPM Team Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The UN Women Programme Support Management Unit (PSMU) was established to provide corporate advisory services and direct support for project and programme development and implementation under the Strategy, Planning, Reporting, Effectiveness and Accountability Division (SPREAD). The mission of UN Women is to advocate for gender equality and the empowerment of women globally. Since its establishment in July 2010, UN Women has been working to unify resources and mandates for greater impact, merging the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system focused on gender equality. The organization operates in multiple countries worldwide, employing a diverse workforce committed to creating a more equitable world for women and girls.

Job Overview:
The PRISM and Quantum PPM Team Consultant will play a crucial role in supporting the development, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), training, and launch of Project Lifecycle management in PRISM. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure that the project lifecycle aligns with UN Women’s Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Policy. The consultant will be responsible for documenting business cases, validating requirements, and ensuring data integrity during migration processes. Additionally, the consultant will facilitate UAT exercises, develop training materials, and provide ongoing support during the initial operational phases of the project. The role emphasizes capacity building and knowledge management to enhance the effectiveness of project management within UN Women.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for several key functions, including:

• Collaborating with team members to define and document the business case and specifications for the PRISM project lifecycle.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to validate requirements and secure necessary approvals.
• Partnering with technical experts to ensure the integration of PRISM project modules with UN Women’s ERP system (Quantum).
• Developing test scripts and acceptance criteria for UAT, coordinating exercises with regional and country office focal points, and facilitating UAT sessions.
• Supporting the preparation and implementation of a structured roll-out plan for project modules, co-developing guidance notes and user guides.
• Delivering hands-on training and virtual workshops, providing technical support, and maintaining a shared repository of project materials.
• Collecting user feedback post-launch and proposing improvements for future versions of PRISM.
• Contributing to bi-weekly status updates and progress reports for the Chief of PSMU.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal. A solid understanding of Results Based Management is essential, along with the ability to develop effective management tools for the project lifecycle. The consultant should have in-depth knowledge of project management guidelines and tools, as well as the ability to design, implement, and monitor projects effectively. Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize program performance data into actionable reports are also required. The consultant should demonstrate leadership in formulating strategies and their implementation, ensuring that all deliverables meet organizational standards.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political/Development Studies, or a related discipline is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Certifications such as PRINCE2® Practitioner, Project Management Professional (PMP®), and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Practitioner are considered assets.

Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project and programme development, strategic planning, coordination support, or change management is required. Candidates should have international development experience, particularly in project management and gender equality at various levels. Technical experience in all aspects of project management, including planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement, is essential. Experience with data migration and application integration tools is highly desirable, as is prior experience in the UN System.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Knowledge of additional languages such as French or Spanish, or any other UN official language, is considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
This is a home-based consultancy position, with three in-person training sessions required as part of the project module roll-out. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy regarding conduct incompatible with its aims, including discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.