Head Of Analytics & Reporting

Job Posting Organization:
UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services) is a self-financing entity of the United Nations that provides project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to help governments and organizations implement projects effectively. Established to support the UN's mission, UNOPS operates in over 80 countries and employs thousands of personnel worldwide. The organization focuses on sustainable development, ensuring that projects are executed with transparency, accountability, and efficiency. UNOPS aims to enhance the capacity of its partners and stakeholders through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, ultimately contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Job Overview:
The Head of Analytics & Reporting at UNOPS is a pivotal role that focuses on shaping the analytics and reporting functions from a financial performance perspective. This position is responsible for driving business intelligence initiatives that support financial sustainability and enhance the organization's decision-making capabilities. The role involves leading the development and implementation of advanced data analytics and business intelligence products, ensuring that data is accessible, relevant, and utilized effectively across the organization. The Head of Analytics & Reporting will also be tasked with developing financial performance models, championing innovation in finance literacy, and serving as a resource for data and reporting solutions within the Finance Group. This position requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to senior management and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analytics & Business Intelligence: Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of advanced data analytics and business intelligence products to support organizational decision-making and performance monitoring. Oversee the creation of data models, dashboards, and reports, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and relevance for senior management and the wider organization. Conduct in-depth analysis of multi-source organizational data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in financial and portfolio performance, translating complex findings into clear, actionable strategic recommendations. Drive the adoption of data-driven practices across the organization, providing expert guidance, training, and tools to internal stakeholders on business intelligence and analytical methodologies. Explore, identify and incorporate relevant data sources for decision-making and advancement of UNOPS goals.
• Modelling & Foresight: Spearhead the development of quantitative and qualitative models (e.g., forecasting, simulation, predictive) to project future trends, assess potential scenarios, and inform long-term strategic planning for financial performance of UNOPS operational activities. Lead financial foresight initiatives, including horizon scanning, risk analysis, and scenario planning, to anticipate potential financial challenges and opportunities across UNOPS regions. Integrate econometric, statistical, and machine learning techniques into modelling practices to improve the accuracy and robustness of predictive outputs. Present model assumptions, methodologies, and findings to executive leadership and technical committees in a clear, concise manner, facilitating the integration of foresight into organizational strategy and resource allocation.
• Corporate Services & Support: Champion financial literacy across the organization by facilitating exchanges and harvesting experiences from field colleagues in order to develop and prepare self-service tools for improved financial management, including on behalf of Finance Group. Serve as a resource for the wider Finance Group in supporting the conception and development of reporting, dashboards, etc. for enhanced automation and improved use of available data and reporting solutions with a view to efficient resource use, stronger controls, and more risk-enabled approaches. Support team leadership in continuously improving UNOPS financial performance reporting, including facilitating performance discussions between stakeholders, and promote further improvement and integration of organizational planning and review processes. Provide input to support team and FG leadership participation in inter-agency and external meetings/bodies dealing with financial and related reporting; and serve as custodian for UNOPS financial and related reporting as part of UN system requirements. Inform team leadership in order to facilitate senior management decision making through monitoring and analysis of UNOPS financial performance, and making appropriate recommendations. Collaborate with UNOPS internal and external partners, colleagues and stakeholders to keep abreast of evolving finance and operational trends, development and needs, share ideas for improvements and align services according to needs.
• Team Leadership: Establish the annual work plan for the Analytics, Budgeting and Management team in collaboration with the CFO and stakeholders. Set objectives, performance measurements, standards and results expected. Monitor implementation of the team’s annual work plan, oversee progress and ensure delivery of results as planned and according to expectation. Promote teamwork and collaboration by providing the team with clear direction, objectives and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently. Plan, recruit and develop a flexible workforce with the skills and competencies needed to ensure optimum performance and ensure gender and geographical diversity. Foster a positive work environment, respectful of all, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.
• Knowledge Management & Innovation: Stay abreast of best practices and emerging technologies in data science, artificial intelligence, and strategic foresight, recommending and championing the adoption of innovative tools and techniques. Document, standardize, and institutionalize best-in-class analytical methodologies and modelling frameworks to ensure consistency and quality across the organization. Contribute to the UNOPS body of knowledge by authoring papers, presenting at professional forums, and actively participating in global knowledge networks relevant to analytics and foresight. Mentor and coach junior staff and colleagues on advanced analytical methods, fostering a culture of continuous learning and data literacy.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Head of Analytics & Reporting position must possess a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or other numerate fields with at least 9 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is also acceptable. The candidate should have a strong background in financial analysis and reporting, particularly within large international organizations or business corporations. Managerial experience at the international level is a requirement, demonstrating the ability to lead teams and manage complex projects effectively. Additionally, experience working in a UN organization or with inter-governmental and/or inter-agency activities is highly desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or other numerate fields. A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the aforementioned fields or related disciplines is preferred. The educational background should be complemented by extensive experience in relevant areas, particularly in financial analysis and reporting.

Experience:
The position requires relevant experience in financial analysis and reporting, ideally within a large international organization or business corporation. Candidates should have a progressive career trajectory, showcasing increasing levels of responsibility and complexity in their roles. Managerial experience at the international level is essential, as the candidate will be expected to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives. Experience working within a UN organization or engaging in inter-governmental and/or inter-agency activities is considered an asset, providing valuable context for the role.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within UNOPS. Proficiency in additional languages is considered a plus, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and partners across various regions.

Additional Notes:
The position is classified at the Senior Level (ICS 11) and is offered under an Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) with a regular contract type. The contract level is IICA 3, and the duration of the contract is ongoing. The application deadline is set for midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging candidates from various backgrounds to apply. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct. Background checks are conducted for all final candidates to ensure compliance with these standards.