Partnerships Specialist – Analysis and Reporting

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) was requested to operationalise and manage a mechanism to oversee the monitoring and inspection services on behalf of the UN and the concerned Member States. The United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen (UNVIM) is an independent mechanism, executed by UNOPS.

Functional Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Project Manager and the Deputy Project Manager, the Partnerships Specialist – Analysis and Reporting is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Coordinates inputs to and draft reports related to project activities;
• Develops appropriate reporting formats to meet all reporting requirements of the Project.
• Coordinates the finalization of donor reporting with the Partnerships Unit in the UNOPS Hub in   Amman and the Project Manager;
• Establishes a reporting schedule and ensures the timely submission of reports as identified;
• Provides quality assurance, including data verification, on all reports and information products produced by the project by editing and consolidating all reports prepared by the project;
• Liaises with the Partnerships Unit in the UNOPS Hub in Amman regarding the dissemination of reports and the accuracy of information included in visibility materials and publications;
• Drafts briefing notes, talking points and other correspondence related to the project;
• Produces and updates information products such as maps, charts and info-graphics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline as well as support strategic and operational decision-making;
• Acts as a focal point/central instrument for the collection, analysis and dissemination of information relevant to the project;
• Organises, designs and analyses datasets relevant to the project;
• Develops data standards and advises on their application;
• Understands, documents and ensures the quality of high-value data for accuracy, consistency and comparability;
• Conducts other duties as required by the Project Manager.

Functional Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Project Manager and the Deputy Project Manager, the Partnerships Specialist – Analysis and Reporting is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Coordinates inputs to and draft reports related to project activities;
• Develops appropriate reporting formats to meet all reporting requirements of the Project.
• Coordinates the finalization of donor reporting with the Partnerships Unit in the UNOPS Hub in   Amman and the Project Manager;
• Establishes a reporting schedule and ensures the timely submission of reports as identified;
• Provides quality assurance, including data verification, on all reports and information products produced by the project by editing and consolidating all reports prepared by the project;
• Liaises with the Partnerships Unit in the UNOPS Hub in Amman regarding the dissemination of reports and the accuracy of information included in visibility materials and publications;
• Drafts briefing notes, talking points and other correspondence related to the project;
• Produces and updates information products such as maps, charts and info-graphics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline as well as support strategic and operational decision-making;
• Acts as a focal point/central instrument for the collection, analysis and dissemination of information relevant to the project;
• Organises, designs and analyses datasets relevant to the project;
• Develops data standards and advises on their application;
• Understands, documents and ensures the quality of high-value data for accuracy, consistency and comparability;
• Conducts other duties as required by the Project Manager.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent), preferably in political affairs, international relations, communications, journalism, public relations or related fields, is required.
• A first-level university degree, preferably in combination with additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in political and/or donor reporting, communications, public relations, project development, data Analysis, data visualization and report writing is required.
• Demonstrated conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases is required.
• Previous experience in reporting within the UN system or an INGO/NGO in an international setting is required.
• Experience in the usage of Google suites is desired.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and oral English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN language such as Arabic or French is an advantage.

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=27667#3