Business Analyst (Partnerships Effectiveness, Knowledge & Learning)
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The Public Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Division (PPR) manages UNICEF's engagement with public sector partners, aiming to mobilize $17.1 billion in public sector income and diversify its partner base under the 2026–2029 Strategic Plan.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide dedicated coordination and analytical support to strengthen UNICEF's partnerships effectiveness and its delivery of the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. This includes supporting UNISON adoption and partnership intelligence, mapping functional skills and capabilities for a knowledge-enabled learning architecture, coordinating participation in the Skills Academy, managing learning and knowledge, and contributing to AI and digital transformation initiatives. The role directly supports the Stewardship function by building and nurturing public partnership capacities and networks, and the Insight function through UNISON adoption and partnership intelligence work, ultimately enhancing partnerships effectiveness across the Division.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the supervisor, the Business Analyst will be responsible for keeping key workstreams moving forward by gathering evidence, consolidating information, drafting outputs for clearance, and following up on tasks until closure. This cross-cutting role will connect various initiatives such as skills development, learning, knowledge management, UNISON adoption, and strategic change across all PPR sections and offices, both at NYHQ and in the field. The objective is to create a coherent effort that strengthens partnerships effectiveness throughout the Division, ensuring that each team benefits from the collective knowledge and activities of others. The assignment does not involve managing a portfolio of partners or a budget, but rather focuses on analytical and coordination support to enhance the Division's overall performance and impact in public partnerships.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in human resources, learning and development, knowledge management, organizational development, or project coordination. Experience in functional skills/competency mapping, workforce planning, learning and development, or HR business partnering is required. Experience creating surveys, assessments, or mapping exercises, and compiling/analyzing HR or programme data is also necessary. Experience supporting the roll-out of a corporate system is required.
Skills
Strong organizational skills, Attention to detail, Coordination, Analytical skills, Data collection, Data consolidation, Data analysis, Presentation of findings, Project coordination, Knowledge management, Learning and development support, System adoption support