Business Analyst (Partnerships Effectiveness, Knowledge & Learning), P-2, Temporary Position (364 days), PPR, Office of the Global Director, New York, #00139004

UNICEF

About The Position

The Business Analyst provides dedicated coordination and analytical support to workstreams that strengthen the Public Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Division’s (PPR) partnerships effectiveness and delivery of UNICEF’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan. The role supports UNISON adoption and partnership intelligence; functional skills and capability mapping as an evidence base for a knowledge-enabled learning architecture aligned with PFP’s Academy model; PPR participation in the Skills Academy and development of PPR trainings; learning and knowledge management; AI and digital transformation; and the Division’s strategic change initiatives. Working under the supervisor’s guidance, the role gathers and consolidates evidence, drafts outputs for clearance, and follows up on actions through completion. It is a cross-cutting position in the Partnerships Finance, Insights & Operations team, working across PPR sections and offices in New York Headquarters and the field. The assignment connects skills, learning, knowledge, UNISON and change initiatives across the Division. It has no portfolio of partners or budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, information technology, organizational development, organizational psychology, public administration, international relations, social sciences, or a related field.
At least two years of relevant professional experience in human resources, learning and development, knowledge management, organizational development, project coordination, or a closely related area.
Experience in one or more of the following: functional skills or competency mapping, workforce planning, learning and development, or HR business partnering.
Experience creating surveys, assessments, or mapping exercises, including data collection, consolidation, analysis, and presentation of findings.
Experience compiling, analyzing, and presenting HR, workforce, or programme data, such as gap analyses, dashboards, or management reports.
Experience supporting the rollout or adoption of a corporate system, such as a CRM, ERP, HR, or learning platform, including user support and training.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of another official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish.
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Familiarity with a CRM platform such as UNISON or Salesforce.
Confident use of collaboration, information, and digital productivity tools such as SharePoint and Teams.
Exposure to AI-enabled tools or digital transformation initiatives.
Experience coordinating training, workshops, or events from planning through follow-up.
Exposure to skills-to-learning content mapping, a digital learning academy or platform, or knowledge management systems.
Exposure to partnerships, resource mobilization, or external relations.
Prior UNICEF or UN system experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide analytical support to workstreams that strengthen PPR’s partnerships effectiveness and delivery of the 2026–2029 Strategic Plan.
Support UNISON adoption and partnership intelligence across PPR teams.
Support functional skills and capability mapping to inform a knowledge-enabled learning architecture aligned with PFP’s Academy model.
Coordinate PPR’s participation in the Skills Academy as a cross-cone initiative, including development of PPR trainings.
Support learning and knowledge management, AI and digital transformation, and the Division’s strategic change initiatives.
Gather and consolidate evidence, draft outputs for clearance, and follow up on actions until they are completed.
Connect workstreams across PPR sections and offices, including NYHQ and field offices.