Change and Transformation Advisor at the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Change and Transformation Advisor

Location: Nigeria
Vacancy id: VA/2024/B0037/28781
Job type: Contract
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Level: ICS-11

Job Summary

• We are seeking consultants to become part of the roster. Consultants will work under the guidance of STG Lead and support us on a range of projects, producing deliverables and leading on discrete work packages, with the particular focus on consulting, project management, analysis, solution design, organization design, strategy development, strategic communication and  change management.
• Under this contract type, the assignments will vary in scope and duration - ranging from short term assignments of a few hours at a time to longer blocks of time (e.g. several months full time, up to a year). Work may also vary with regards to the time zone / location. Whilst most assignments can be delivered working from home, some may require presence in Copenhagen and/or international travel on occasion. Whilst the consultants can be based in different time-zones, they should be able and willing to ensure a degree of time overlap with the team based in our HQ in Copenhagen and/or our internal clients based globally.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Consulting: Providing expert advice and guidance on complex business issues across departments.
• Project Management: Leading and managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Analysis: Conducting in-depth analysis of data, processes, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Solution Design: Developing and implementing creative solutions to address identified business needs.
• Organization Design: Assisting with the design and optimization of organizational structures and workflows.
• Strategy Development: Participating in the development and refinement of departmental and organizational strategies.
• Strategic Communication: Effectively communicating strategic plans and initiatives through clear, concise and targeted documentation.
• Change Management: Developing and implementing strategies and plans to manage the people side of organizational change initiatives effectively.

Requirements 

• An Advanced University degree (Master's or equivalent) preferably in  Business Administration or relevant field is required;
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) preferably in Business Administration or relevant field in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
• Relevant certification related to the functional areas such as PRINCE 2, Agile, PROSCI Change etc. is a distinct advantage.
• 7 years of experience in advisory services with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated practical experience in leading and executing projects in at least two of the functional areas below is required:
  • Project Management (service sector)
  • Analysis (data, process, systems, value proposition)
  • Organizational design
  • Solution design
  • Strategy 
  • Strategic communication
  • Change Management
• Leading or advising Organizational Transformation initiatives is required 
• Root cause analysis and concept development experience is required
• Proven experience collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior management to drive results 
• Proven experience engaging with senior C-suite stakeholders
• Fluency in written and oral English required. 
• Knowledge of a second UN language (preferably French or Spanish) is an asset.

Desirable: 

• Management Advisory experience is highly desirable 
• Experience in global or multicountry transformation initiatives is an asset. 
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and functional areas listed above.
• Experience in development and execution of communication and stakeholder engagement strategies

Benefits
The remuneration will vary depending on the assignment and consultant’s location and will range from hour/day rate, though lump sum for specific deliverables, to a set monthly fee. 

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2024.