Research and Coordination Analyst – Business Transformation

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as a response to the United Nations General Assembly's call for a dedicated entity to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. The organization is grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and works towards eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving 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. UN Women operates globally, with a presence in multiple countries, and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that respects mutual respect and equality.

Job Overview:
The Research and Coordination Analyst – Business Transformation plays a crucial role within the Strategy, Planning, Results, and Effectiveness Division (SPRED) of UN Women. This position is integral to the effective implementation of business transformation initiatives and the overall business transformation strategy. The Analyst will contribute to the development and execution of components of the business transformation plan, ensuring alignment with UN Women’s Strategic Plan and the 2030 Agenda. The role involves conducting research and analysis, preparing documentation, and providing technical support to various stakeholders within the organization. The Analyst will work collaboratively with colleagues across UN Women to ensure that the objectives of the business transformation are met, thereby enhancing the organization’s capacity to deliver on its mandate of gender equality and women's empowerment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Research and Coordination Analyst include but are not limited to: contributing to the implementation of business transformation initiatives; preparing background documents, guidance notes, briefs, and presentations related to business transformation; liaising with relevant focal points within UN Women to gather and validate data; organizing meetings and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions; preparing and analyzing papers; providing operating context analysis to inform the business transformation strategy; supporting internal executive and consultative bodies with substantive analytics; 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 and analyzing data relevant to ongoing monitoring; supporting the Business Review Committee processes; coordinating with clients and developing strategic analysis for business transformation engagements; 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.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, or international development. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by additional qualifying experience, demonstrating the candidate's capability to fulfill the role effectively.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in relevant areas, particularly in coordinating processes and projects, maintaining data, and analyzing documents. Experience specifically in business transformation is mandatory, while experience in liaising and coordinating with multiple offices is considered an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Additionally, fluency in French and/or Spanish is desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as Arabic, Chinese, or Russian, is also considered beneficial.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and may involve working with international teams. 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 misconduct and expects all personnel to adhere to its standards of conduct. Background checks will be conducted on selected candidates, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.