Change and Project Management Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The Business Transformation and Accountability Division (BTAD) is a part of the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMPSC) within the United Nations. The division is dedicated to ensuring that the organization operates in a results-oriented, data-driven, and agile manner. BTAD focuses on accountability, transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement, leveraging lessons learned to enhance operational efficiency. The division plays a crucial role in managing change and project management initiatives across the UN, ensuring that programs align with evolving mandates and operational requirements.

Job Overview:
The Change and Project Management Officer is tasked with leading the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of various programs and operations within the BTAD. This role involves managing complex change and project management initiatives, providing substantive advice to senior clients, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope. The officer will develop project scopes, requirements, and governance arrangements, while also contributing to major initiatives and advising clients on aligning business processes with operational needs. The position requires a proactive approach to refining business strategies based on anticipated client needs and providing training and support to various departments in managing structural or process changes. The officer will also be responsible for conducting research, analyzing data, and preparing written outputs to support decision-making and performance monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Change and Project Management Officer will have a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: developing, implementing, and evaluating assigned programs/projects; managing complex change and project management initiatives; providing advice to senior clients; developing and maintaining project scope, requirements, and timelines; contributing to major initiatives; providing project and change management training; ensuring best practices in change management; managing and mentoring a team; performing consulting assignments; coordinating change and project management activities; generating survey initiatives; organizing written outputs; providing backstopping to meetings and conferences; initiating outreach activities; leading field missions; coordinating budget-related activities; and collecting and analyzing data to provide insights for decision-making.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of change and project management theories and concepts, with the ability to carry out organization-wide projects effectively. They should demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and achieving results. The officer must also show the ability to analyze and interpret data to support decision-making and convey information effectively to management. Additionally, candidates should have a strong client orientation, with the ability to establish productive partnerships and anticipate client needs.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Successful completion of degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science is considered an advantage.

Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or program management, change management, or business transformation is required. Candidates should have experience leading complex organizational change or business transformation projects, including stakeholder engagement and risk management. Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and providing advisory services to senior clients is also essential. Familiarity with the UN system or comparable international organizations is desirable, as is experience in data analytics or related areas.

Languages:
English is the mandatory working language for this position, with a required proficiency level of UN Level II in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. French is also a working language of the United Nations, but there are no additional desirable languages specified for this position.

Additional Notes:
This position is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations and is initially for a period of one year, subject to budgetary approval and availability of funds. The United Nations is committed to achieving gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply. The organization emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in its workforce and adheres to strict standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity in its hiring practices. Candidates will be subject to reference checks and must provide accurate information in their applications.