Portfolio Senior Analyst at UNOPS, New York, United States

Deadline: 10 July 2022

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Portfolio Senior Analyst in New York, United States.

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Portfolio Senior Analyst will the following functions:

• Budgeting and Accounting
  • Monitor and review status of budgetary allocation, expenditures, and maintain an overview of the consolidated performance in the cluster on an ongoing basis
  • Interact with the finance team in the field and HQ offices to provide feedback and mutually agree on corrective actions when required
  • Maintain, monitor and update all cash-flow projections to ensure expenditures are in line with budget plans; alert Portfolio Manager of major discrepancies and provide advice on appropriate actions to take
• Human Resources
  • Stay abreast of human resources related policies, guidelines and tools, ensuring compliance and appropriate interpretation
  • Maintain close consultation with Integrated Practice Advice and Support group (IPAS), and advise field project team on the revisions and updates to new developments in policies related to human resources and procurement
  • Provide guidance to Heads of Project Unit and Heads of Support Services in the field in order to maintain and update human resources plans in support of project objectives
• Procurement
  • In coordination with relevant field counterparts, prepare and review procurement plans and suggest changes in response to shifting programme needs
  • Initiate and follow-up on procurement of goods or services for the cluster by requesting quotations, examining cost estimates, and evaluating cost effectiveness
  • Prepare purchase orders and contracts and vendor registration
  • Support clients on proposed projects, work and procurement plans, cost implications, and identification of milestones to ensure success
• General Administration
  • Collaborate in the management of all aspects of project implementation and service delivery
  • Monitor progress for all projects/service agreements under the cluster, anticipate operational and budgetary issues, and advise the Portfolio Team Lead and Director of the cluster on pre-emptive actions
  • Administer arrangements (e.g. funding, logistics) for training sessions, study tours, and conferences, and evaluate relevance of the events with project objectives and review of nominations
• Knowledge Building and Sharing
  • Contribute to UNOPS capacity building in effective service delivery by focusing on learning, coaching and mentoring team members and field staff
  • Maintain updated knowledge of all new developments in policy and tools in UNOPS Headquarter offices and constantly share the knowledge with colleagues in the Cluster
  • Train colleagues on the new policy and tools and provide feedback to regional practice advisors

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Advanced university degree (master or equivalent) with two years of relevant experience
• First level university degree (bachelor or equivalent) with four years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience is defined as experience in one or more of the following areas: project management, finance, procurement, or human resources
• Experience related to development, humanitarian, or post-conflict issues is desired
• Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required
• Fluency in French is desired

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit UNOPS.