Office/Unit/Project Description
UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.ย
Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policies and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's staff provide technical advice to Country Offices, advocate for UNDP corporate messages, represent UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government and civil society dialogues, and engage in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. In addition, BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response.ย
The world needs an economic governance architecture deliberately designed to support governments, development agencies, civil society, and the private sector to make decisions that prioritize investment in the SDGs. Thus, UNDP established the Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) in 2019, aggregating UNDPโs existing work and expertise on financing the SDGs. UNDP aims to promote the investment of over $1 trillion of public expenditure and private capital in the SDGs and maximize development impact for country partners. With this goal, UNDP will mobilize governments, institutional and commercial investors, financial institutions, and enterprises alike to take a more integrated approach to sustainable investment, enabling and promoting the impact integrity of actual and realized investments to enhance transparency, and optimize private and public sectors contributions to achieving the SDGs. Through SFH, UNDP has been increasing its engagement in global financial and economic policy making through the work carried out in different forums (i.e., G7, G20, UNโs Financing for Development process, etc.) as well as other regulatory and market-based networks.
In this context, UNDP supports the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD or Taskforce), a global initiative for reporting and managing inequality and social-related risks, opportunities, impacts, and dependencies. The Taskforce is a multistakeholder initiative involving investors, business, labor, civil society, policy makers and regulators, service providers, and academia working together to co-create a global framework for inequality and social-related disclosures, guidance and education and capacity building resources. For more information see: TISFD
It is anticipated that the framework will be developed over three years, through late-2027, with the production of critical outputs throughout this period and further work on implementation to follow. The Taskforce Secretariat will coordinate and facilitate the Taskforceโs activities according to the direction defined by the TISFD Steering Committee. This includes engaging with and coordinating feedback from key stakeholders through the TISFD governance bodies โ the Alliance, Knowledge Partners, and Regional Councils โ and with the public.ย
The Secretariat will operate mostly virtually with key Secretariat partners spread across the globe and be led by the Executive Director.
Scope of Workย
The Engagement Analyst will help strengthen and expand the Taskforceโs relationships with its key stakeholders and with the public. The incumbent will perform the following functions:
1)ย Build the TISFD Alliance:ย
Respond to incoming inquiries from stakeholders, and prospective Alliance members in a timely and thoughtful manner. Coordinate outreach efforts to strengthen engagement with current and potential members of the TISFD Alliance.ย Track and organize incoming applications, ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates. Contribute to the review process by identifying strong applicants and processing their applications.ย Reach out to selected applicants with next steps and onboarding materials. Coordinate onboarding processes to ensure new members feel welcomed, and informed.2)ย ย Set up and maintain stakeholder management systems:
Set up and implement a streamlined contact management system using the HubSpot CRM. Maintain an up-to-date, centralized database of stakeholders in HubSpot, including Alliance members. Use HubSpot CRM insights to track engagement, inform communications, and identify opportunities for follow-up. Update and manage contacts in Mailchimp for communications outreach, such as newsletters and other TISFD updates.ย3)ย Manage TISFD global events planning:
Coordinate and prepare for TISFD events Coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person events, including collaborating with event coordinators to set up technology equipment / access and scheduling prep calls with speakers. Manage RSVPs and ensure effective follow-up engagement efforts. Facilitate smooth event execution by coordinating with speakers, partners, and the Technical Team as needed. Track any relevant event data to inform future communications and outreach efforts.ย4)ย ย Provide operational support on day-to-day engagement activities and knowledge sharingย
Conduct due diligence on prospective partner organisations according to UNDP guidelines. Manage the TISFD inbox, responding to incoming emails in a timely and thoughtful manner.ย Draft newsletters to share updates, opportunities, and highlights with the TISFD community. Coordinate with the Secretariat Team to develop materials for any ad-hoc requests from stakeholders (e.g., Alliance member language for social media, TISFD logo guidelines, etc.).ย Take clear, and concise meeting minutes, as well as summarize key takeaways to support follow-up and knowledge-sharing within the Secretariat team. Identify, synthesize and document best practices and lessons learned that are generated from the project and stakeholders.The incumbent performs other duties within her/his functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the TISFD Secretariat and its Engagement Team.ย
Institutional arrangements
The Engagement Analyst will work under the guidance, and supervision of the Executive Director of the TISFDโs Secretariat in UNDPโs Sustainable Finance Hub.
Core Competencies
Achieve Results ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย Learn Continuously ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย Act with Determination ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion ย ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Appreciates/respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discriminationยCross-functional and technical competencies
Business Direction & Strategy
Systems 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.Business Management
External Relations & Advocacy General (across the functions)
Event planning and execution: Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP's overall brand and mandate.Digital
Digital business analysis: Ability to support digital business processes across a range of digital projects, programmes and activities.Minimum requirements
Min. academic education
Advanced university degree (masterโs degree or equivalent) in Communications, Sustainability, International Development, Social Sciences, Management, Business/Public Administration or another related area is required OR A first-level university degree (bachelorโs degree) in the above-mentioned fields of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.ยMin. years of relevant work experience
ย A minimum of 2 years (with masterโs degree) or 4 years (with bachelorโs degree) of relevant experience in stakeholder management, engagement, communication, event planning and/or coordination in the public, private, or non-profit sector is required.Required skills/experience
ย ย Proficient user of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)Desired additional skills/ experiences
Experience working within multi-stakeholder initiatives to align diverse interests and drive toward shared goals. Demonstrated experience working with the private sector and/or civil society organizations to effectively support initiatives that advance corporate sustainability. Proven project management experience across multiple workstreams, including the ability to track tasks, timelines, and deliverables.ย Experience in designing and managing stakeholder tracking systems using tools such as Excel, HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar platforms. Experience in planning, organizing, and executing events. Experience in writing reports, newsletters, and memos for senior executives across the private, public, or nonprofit sectors.Required Language(s)ย
ย Fluency in English is required.ยTravel
This is a home-based assignment, so no travel to/from the duty station is envisaged.
Costs of other travel, as deemed necessary by UNDP while performing the outlined functions, shall be at UNDPโs expense and in accordance with the applicable UNDP travel policy.
Equal opportunity
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.ย
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.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
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.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย 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.
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