Jobs at UNOPS

UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. 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.

Global Portfolios Office (GPO), New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.

Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

UNOPS has signed an agreement with the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), Innovation Cell (IC) to implement project activities supporting the area of emerging technologies in conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding.

The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) through the IC, advances new technologies and innovative approaches to advance preventive diplomacy and mediation efforts.

The Innovation Cell’s 2025-2026 workplan prioritizes enhancing its capacity-building initiatives, fostering digital transformation, and advancing the use of generative AI and geospatial tools like Geoguard for data-driven decision-making. These efforts align with DPPA’s broader commitment to the UN 2.0 agenda.

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

UNOPS seeks a skilled Programme Management - Analyst (Innovation) to implement innovation projects, including Artificial Intelligence-enabled digital dialogues to enhance inclusion in peace and political processes, capacity-building initiatives, strategic communications, and partnership-building, while serving as the UNOPS liaison. The incumbent, with experience in innovation processes and tools - including advanced technologies relevant to the UN’s peace and security work - will ensure seamless integration of these efforts into the Innovation Cell’s (IC) workflow. This position in UNOPS requires close coordination with DPPA.

The incumbent of this position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.