Programme Management - Senior Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services) is a central resource of the United Nations that supports partners in building a better future by providing services that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects. Established to serve as a resource for various UN organizations, UNOPS operates in approximately 125 countries, offering project management, procurement, and infrastructure services. The New York Portfolio Office (NYPO) specifically supports the UN Secretariat and other New York-based UN organizations, focusing on project management and procurement management.

Job Overview:
The Programme Management - Senior Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the UN Youth Office's initiatives aimed at enhancing the engagement of young people globally. This position involves designing, coordinating, and implementing strategic initiatives and partnerships across various workstreams. The incumbent will be responsible for operationalizing communities of practice, supporting high-level advocacy, and advancing integrated program delivery across thematic priorities such as youth participation, skills development, mental health, and climate action. The role requires strong program management skills, stakeholder engagement capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programme Planning and Delivery: Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of flagship programmes and initiatives led by the UN Youth Office, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery against agreed objectives. Contribute to the execution of the UN Youth Office annual workplan, including cross-functional coordination across thematic and operational pillars. Support the delivery of major youth-focused convenings and engagements, including high-level events during the UN General Assembly, ECOSOC Youth Forum, and other strategic global moments. Contribute to the planning and execution of the annual UN Youth Townhall and related ecosystem engagement mechanisms. Assist in developing implementation plans, timelines, and operational workflows for strategic initiatives.
• Stakeholder Coordination and Ecosystem Activation: Support the day-to-day implementation of strategic multi-stakeholder initiatives led by the UN Youth Office, including flagship partnership deliverables focused on youth engagement, skills development, and ecosystem strengthening. Coordinate stakeholder engagement processes across youth-serving organizations, institutional partners, and aligned networks to support collective action and sustained collaboration. Contribute to the implementation of the UN Youth Office’s global youth network strategy, including the development of coordination structures, engagement pathways, and collaboration mechanisms under key partner-supported initiatives. Support the operational delivery of the Misk Foundation partnership workplan, including coordination of activities related to the establishment and growth of a global youth network and associated communities of practice. Maintain and strengthen stakeholder management systems, including partner mapping, engagement tracking, and follow-up processes to support effective collaboration and accountability. Facilitate regular coordination with youth constituencies, implementing partners, and ecosystem actors to ensure alignment, visibility of opportunities, and continuity across initiatives. Support the preparation of stakeholder briefings, convening materials, and engagement summaries to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• UN Youth Compass Coordination and Community Building: Support implementation of the UN Youth Compass as a flagship system-wide initiative, ensuring effective coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders. Contribute to the operationalization and expansion of the UN Youth Compass Community as a global community of practice and “network of networks” for youth-serving stakeholders. Conduct stakeholder mapping and ecosystem analysis to identify opportunities for strategic engagement, alignment, and partnership-building. Support development of value propositions, engagement frameworks, and coordination models for communities of practice and partner networks. Facilitate coordination with aligned initiatives across the UN system and external ecosystem actors.
• Advocacy, Communications and Influencer Engagement: Support the development and implementation of advocacy initiatives to advance key UN Youth Office priorities, including youth mental health and wellbeing, youth skills, and civic participation. Facilitate the day-to-day engagements of the Young Leaders for the SDGs, as the UN Youth Office’s flagship recognition scheme for young people around the world. Contribute to the design and execution of influencer engagement strategies and external-facing campaigns. Coordinate outreach and engagement with digital creators, youth advocates, and public-facing partners to amplify youth priorities. Draft briefing notes, speaking points, key messages, and background materials for senior leadership engagements.
• Youth Climate Engagement and Strategic Coordination: Support coordination and engagement with UN system climate partners and youth constituencies under relevant youth climate coordination mechanisms, including engagement with EOSG, UNFCCC, YOUNGO, and COP-related youth actors. Coordinate regular meetings, consultations, and follow-up processes related to youth and climate action. Support the Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs on climate-related engagements through drafting, logistical support, and stakeholder coordination. Contribute to policy and advocacy inputs connecting youth priorities to climate and sustainability agendas.
• Monitoring, Knowledge Management and Reporting: Support tracking of programme implementation, milestones, and deliverables across assigned workstreams. Maintain internal coordination tools, stakeholder databases, and reporting frameworks. Contribute to drafting donor updates, internal reports, meeting summaries, and strategic briefs. Capture lessons learned and support knowledge-sharing across initiatives and partnerships. Support data collection and analysis to strengthen evidence-based programme planning and partner engagement.

Required Qualifications:
Required: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, public policy, political science, development studies, social sciences, or a related field with two (2) years of relevant experience. OR a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the above fields with four (4) years of relevant experience. Relevant experience is defined as progressively responsible experience in programme management, youth affairs, partnerships, policy coordination, or related areas. Experience supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives or coordinating across diverse partner groups is required. Experience organizing events, consultations, or strategic convenings is required. Experience drafting reports, concept notes, briefings, or strategic communications products is required.

Educational Background:
Required: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, public policy, political science, development studies, social sciences, or a related field with two (2) years of relevant experience. OR a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the above fields with four (4) years of relevant experience.

Experience:
Required: Relevant experience is defined as progressively responsible experience in programme management, youth affairs, partnerships, policy coordination, or related areas. Experience supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives or coordinating across diverse partner groups is required. Experience organizing events, consultations, or strategic convenings is required. Experience drafting reports, concept notes, briefings, or strategic communications products is required. Desired: Experience working on youth-related issues within the UN system or international organizations. Experience in partnership development with civil society, philanthropy, or private sector actors. Experience in climate-related youth engagement, advocacy campaigns, or community-building initiatives. Familiarity with digital engagement strategies and influencer ecosystems.

Languages:
Mandatory: English (Fluent). Good to have: French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese (all Fluent).

Additional Notes:
The position is a mid-level staff role with a contract duration of 9 months. UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not request candidates to make payments during the recruitment process. Applications must be submitted before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments. UNOPS is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from qualified women and underrepresented groups. Background checks are conducted for all final candidates to ensure compliance with UN standards.