Business Analyst (Project and Portfolio Management), P3, Fixed-Term, #18678, ICTD Digital Core – Valencia, Spain

We are looking for a Business Analyst to assist in the execution of digitally enabled Program and Project Portfolio Management to ensure that digital projects, products and services align with relevant standards, processes and strategies.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, a digital future

The strategic mission of ICTD (Information and Communication Technology Division) is to transform and build partnerships with our stakeholders to successfully implement UNICEF programmes globally using innovative, technology-enabled solutions for better outcomes for children.

The Strategy, Risk Management and Governance (SRG) section is responsible to ensure global ICT/ digital technology management support and governance by developing and maintaining a strategic ICT/ digital technology plan including an Enterprise Architecture, support the key ICT/ digital technology governance instruments and boards, and manage the ICT/digital technology project portfolio and project plans through a federated portfolio management system and ensure change management.

How can you make a difference? 

Under the supervision of the Senior ICT Advisor, the Business Analyst will assist in the execution of digitally enabled Program and Project Portfolio Management to ensure that digital projects, products and services align with relevant standards, processes and strategies. Under the guidance of the Senior ICT Advisor, the incumbent will work to maximize the potential for the adoption and embedding of the digital transformation programme of work including but not limited to information management activities in collaboration with different parts of UNICEF as well as assist with annual strategic planning and preparation processes and statutory reporting.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:  

1. Guidelines and strategy development
2. Advocacy
3. Technical assistance and capacity building
4. Research and analysis
5. Project, programme and portfolio management (PPM)

 

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  2024_P3_18678_Business Analyst.pdf

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Public administration, social sciences, information science, technology, or related field
• A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Training in project management methodology such as PMI PMP, Prince 2 and training COBIT, IT audit frameworks and Business Analysis or similar is an asset

• Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in either
• designing and implementing solutions for large-scale projects with technical components or
• in information systems management, results-based work planning and /or
• ICT/digital policy development is required.
• Skills :
• Strong skills in business analysis and knowledge management
• Experience in supporting and coordinating project activities across a large organization and with other international partner organizations
• Knowledge of use of technology in development and humanitarian contexts.
• Language Requirements: [Insert the primary UN language you need for the fluency requirement]

Desirables:

• Understanding of international development issues.
• Knowledge of UNICEF’s ICT/digital technology landscape
• Work experience in ICT projects and portfolio management or information Systems management

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

 

Additional benefits for eligible international professional staff members include: 

• Paid holidays and leave, including 2.5 days of annual leave accrual per month and 10 official holidays per year
• Paid parental leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Dependency allowance (child and spouse)
• Rental subsidy
• Relocation support
• Home leave travel
• Education grant for children in school
• United Nations-sponsored medical and dental insurance plan, pension plan, and optional life insurance plan
• Access to professional development and learning programs, online learning, and learning path
• Access to staff well-being and career development support

 

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

 

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.