Research and Coordination Analyst – Business Transformation

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The organization was created as part of the UN reform agenda, merging resources and mandates from four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its aims and objectives. UN Women employs a workforce that reflects the diversity of the world and promotes mutual respect among its employees.

Job Overview:
The Research and Coordination Analyst – Business Transformation plays a crucial role in supporting the effective running of business transformation initiatives within UN Women. Reporting to the Advisor – Business Transformation and under the secondary supervision of the Director of the Strategy, Planning, Resources and Effectiveness Division (SPRED), the Analyst will contribute to the development and implementation of the business transformation plan. This position is integral to the realization of UN Women’s Strategic Plan 2022-2025, which emphasizes organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The Analyst will be responsible for providing substantive inputs to the organization’s strategy, conducting research and analysis, and ensuring that the ambitions of the business transformation initiatives are met. This role requires collaboration with colleagues across the organization to facilitate the implementation of specific components of the Strategic Plan, thereby enhancing UN Women’s operational capabilities and governance.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Research and Coordination Analyst include but are not limited to: contributing technically to the development and implementation of business transformation initiatives; preparing background documents, guidance notes, briefs, and presentations related to business transformation; liaising and managing relationships with relevant focal points within UN Women to gather data and validate information; organizing meetings, taking minutes, and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions; preparing, reviewing, and analyzing papers; providing operating context analysis to inform the business transformation strategy; collecting and managing information and databases; developing correspondence, reports, presentations, and other knowledge products; providing technical assistance to UN Women’s corporate oversight of its organizational design; collecting, validating, and analyzing data relevant to ongoing monitoring of organizational typologies; providing technical support to governance processes; coordinating with clients and developing agendas for business transformation engagements; managing a network of Change Facilitation Teams; acting as the Budget Allocation Committee Secretariat; ensuring quality assurance of meeting documentation; maintaining a matrix of required actions from BAC meetings; and contributing to the development of UN Women’s upcoming Strategic Plan and Integrated Budget.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Candidates must possess at least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in coordinating processes/projects, maintaining data, and reviewing and analyzing processes and documents. Experience in business transformation is essential, while experience liaising and coordinating with multiple offices is desirable. Strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to handle confidential information are also required.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, or international development. A first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree if accompanied by additional qualifying experience. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of gender equality and women's empowerment, as well as the operational frameworks within which UN Women operates.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in roles that involve coordinating processes and projects, maintaining data, and reviewing and analyzing documents. Experience specifically in business transformation is required, indicating that candidates should have a solid understanding of the principles and practices involved in transforming organizational processes. Additionally, experience in liaising and coordinating with multiple offices is considered an asset, as it demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively across different teams and departments.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary working language of UN Women. Additionally, fluency in French and/or Spanish is desirable, reflecting the organization's commitment to multilingualism and its global operations. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as Arabic, Chinese, or Russian, is also considered beneficial and may enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
This is a temporary position with a duration through December 31, 202

• External candidates will be offered a temporary appointment, while current staff members in UN Women may be administered as a temporary assignment. Staff members from the UN Common system may be administered under a loan arrangement. The role is full-time, and candidates should be prepared for a rigorous recruitment process that includes background checks and verification of academic credentials and employment history. UN Women emphasizes the importance of completing all sections of the application form to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.