Operations Analyst (Open to internal and external candidates)

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• →Coordinate and monitor the timely provision of volunteer deployment services as per business objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs);
• →Monitor deployment speed across regional portfolios; identify bottlenecks and propose improvement measures for consistent application;
• →Support consistent implementation of agreed workflows and validation points related to UN Volunteer deployment globally.

• Coordinate and monitor the quality and timeliness of volunteer lifecycle administration, including hiring, contract management and separation as per corporate policies, procedures and key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Ensure timely follow-up on open items and complex cases;
  Identify operational hurdles, queue and backlog patterns and recurring issues, and propose improvements to workflows and controls;
• Support consistent implementation of agreed workflows and validation points related to volunteer lifecycle management globally.

• Coordinate with VSC Payroll Team to support timely and accurate handover of lifecycle actions with payroll impact, including effective dates, extensions, separations, funding updates and retroactive changes;
• Support first-line validation of lifecycle data before payroll-impacting actions are triggered, in line with agreed workflows and escalation arrangements;
• Ensure timely follow-up on open items and operational cases, escalating complex, sensitive or policy-related matters to the Deputy Chief, as required;
• Monitor open items originating from lifecycle administration and ensure timely follow-up or escalation through agreed coordination channels;
• Coordinate with the VSC Payroll Team on communications and process interfaces lifecycle actions impacting payroll, without assuming functional ownership of payroll processing, validation, reconciliation or controls.

• Monitor and analyze volunteer lifecycle performance data, including deployment pipeline, queue ageing, transaction volumes, backlogs, service timeliness, exceptions and regional trends;
• Support first-line monitoring of compliance with agreed workflows, validation points, SOPs and escalation protocols across volunteer lifecycle processes. 
• Identify operational bottlenecks, recurring issues, workload imbalances and service risks across lifecycle stages, and propose practical corrective actions to improve timelines, quality and consistency;
• Manage planned and ad hoc reporting inputs related to volunteer lifecycle management, in coordination with relevant VSC teams and technical counterparts; 
• Produce timely and accurate inputs to section-level reporting, corporate monitoring and audit requirements, as they relate to volunteer deployment and contract administration and post EOD lifecycle actions; 
• Contribute to improving reporting requirements, dashboards, data quality and workflow monitoring to strengthen visibility, accountability and evidence-based operational management
• Provide inputs on policies, processes, workflow streamlining, system enhancements, optimization and automation in coordination with relevant subject matter experts;
• Keep abreast of relevant trends and benchmarks in areas related to deployment, contracting and administration of personnel and use these insights to support continuous improvement of VSC service delivery;
• Contribute to the analysis of the integrated volunteer management services results by region and portfolio, report on trends and propose operational adjustments to improve workload distribution, service quality and delivery timelines.

• Lead knowledge management efforts for volunteer lifecycle management, including capturing lessons learned, compiling and updating internal guidance materials, and overseeing; maintenance of the content of the internal knowledge management platform, in coordination with relevant VSC teams;
• Co-create and facilitate local onboarding process of new personnel, leveraging corporate tools, in close consultation and coordination with direct supervisors; 
• Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in personnel management; 
• Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice
   

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Direct supervision of 3 GS staff (Team Leads) with indirect oversight of about 40 GS staff at multiple locations. Responsible for creating an empowering work environment, performance management, and capacity development, as well as establishing and monitoring the implementation of annual work plans for the teams.

• Advance University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Human Resources, Finance or related field is required. or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

• Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in human resources operations, personnel administration, service delivery or related operational areas in a multilateral organization at the global, regional or national level is required;
• Experience in coordinating operational workflows and transaction processing in a high-volume service environment is required;
• At least 2 years recent supervisory responsibility in a diverse environment is required; 
• Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and cloud-based ERP systems is required; working knowledge of Salesforce Service Cloud or a similar service management system would be an asset. 
• Familiarity with HR policies, contractual modalities, conditions of service or administration of non-staff contract modalities within the UN system is desirable;
• Experience in data analysis and use of metrics to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes is desirable;
• Experience in managing or overseeing service provision on a scale, including responsibility for service coordination, case management or service performance monitoring is desirable;
• Work experience in a shared service centre or geographically dispersed operational environment is desirable.

• Fluency in English is required; 
• Working knowledge of another UN official language particularly French, Spanish or Arabic is desirable

Achieve Results:

• Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work

Think Innovatively:

• Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking

Operations Management:

• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization’s business processes to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms.

Risk management:

• Identify and organize action around reducing, mitigating and proactively managing risks. 

Communication:

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels.

Customer satisfaction/client management:

• Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.
• Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns 

System Thinking:

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

Portfolio Management:

• Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization's programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management

Managing compensation and benefits:

• Ability to design compensation plans which are aligned to current and future organization needs and market conditions; knowledge of and ability to apply the ICSC compensation methodologies and principles. Knowledge of and ability to design benefits-related processes, programmes, and tools, including benefit enrolment and amendments .

• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
• The successful candidate will hold a UNDP letter of appointment for a fixed term appointment
• This vacancy announcement is open to Open to Tier 1 candidates ONLY.

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection

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