Portfolio Specialist

New York City

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: New York City
Grade: Mid level - IICA-2, International Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: 2025-06-25

Job categories Finance, Project Management

Vacancy code VA/2025/B5009/30294

Level ICS-10

Department/office GPO, GPOOD, Office of the Director

Duty station New York, United States of America

Contract type International ICA

Contract level IICA-2

Duration Open-ended (subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements and project duration)

Application period 12-Jun-2025 to 25-Jun-2025

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Regional Delivery and Performance

Support the Business Planning process in meeting GPO delivery and engagement addition targets.
Collaborate with GPO teams to monitor GPO performance in various areas ( Procurement, Project Management etc.)
Support the analysis of GPO risks and actions to be taken in various Engagements and Projects.

2. Monitoring and reporting

Maintain a log of issues identified, analyze data and draw a holistic action plan to improve processes and establish necessary controls based on lessons learned leading to an improved Internal Control environment.
Support in development of various reports, presentations and analysis.
Develop innovative solutions (tools and solutions) to optimize oversight and reduce manual work of GPO portfolios.

3. Financial Oversight and Monitoring

Exercise periodic monitoring of GPO Management Budgets.
Prepare reports, budget analysis and revisions of GPO RO managed budgets.
Identify issues related to data quality and liaise with related parties in GPO to ensure timely and necessary corrections.
Maintain a log of issues identified, analyze data and draw a holistic action plan to improve processes and establish necessary controls based on lessons learned.

4. Quality assurance

Coordinate quality reviews of various documents (Agreement, Request for awards etc.) submitted to the GPO RO for approval are in line with UNOPS Policy and Procedures.
Review and monitor GPO Engagements and Projects as requested to manage high risks and high stakes.
Track Engagements and Projects classified as High stake to ensure timely follow up and escalation.
Provide oversight on audit recommendations and support quality control of audit responses.

Impact of results:
The Portfolio Specialist directly impacts on achievement of GPO’s regional delivery and performance while adhering to project management methods and strategies, reducing risks and improving success rates. This consequently reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*
Education:

An advanced University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management or a related field with five (5) of relevant experience is required.
First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) preferably in Business Administration, Finance and Project Management, or a related field with seven (7) years of relevant experience is desirable.

Required Work Experience:

Relevant required experience is defined as experience in finance, risk management, internal controls, project management, operations etc.

Desired Experience (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply):

Prior experience working in international organizations, particularly within the UN system, is an advantage.
Prior experience in preparation of reports, dashboards and tools related to financial data and risk analysis is an asset.
Experience working in multicultural teams is an asset.
Knowledge of Google Suite applications and working with Big query is desired.
Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMI, etc.) is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.
Knowledge of another UN languages is an asset.

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Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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