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Title: Technical Specialist (Home Based) [Open to Tiers 0, 1 and 2] Location: New York, NY United States - Job Identification34145 - Job ScheduleFull time - AgencyUNDP - GradeIPSA-10 - Vacancy TypeInternational Personnel Service Agreement - Practice AreaSDG Finance - BureauBureau for Policy and Programme Support - Contract Duration1 Year - Education & Work ExperienceMaster's Degree - 5 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 7 year(s) experience - Other Criteria5 years (MA) or 7 yearas (BA) of relevant experience in sustainability, human rights or social impact and risk measurement - Required LanguagesFluency in English required. - Vacancy Timeline1 Week Job Description: Description Tier Decription Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026 Tier 1: Other UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed term (FTA) appointments (defined as “internal” candidates) Tier 2: UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers Tier 3: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates” Office/Unit/Project Description Background As the lead United Nations agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnerships and institutional capabilities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. As outlined in the UNDP Strategic Plan 2026-2029, UNDP’s work is guided by four strategic objectives that together define our contribution to human development: expanding prosperity for all, strengthening effective governance, safeguarding a healthy planet and building crisis resilience. These objectives are enabled by three accelerators that drive transformative impact across our portfolio: digital and AI innovation, gender equality and sustainable finance. Through this integrated approach, UNDP supports countries to deliver tangible improvements in people’s lives and to advance sustainable development at scale. UNDP, through its Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) (https://sdgfinance.undp.org/), supports partners in promoting financing for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As an accelerator of the UNDP Strategic Plan, sustainable finance strengthens countries’ ability to mobilize, align and deploy finance at scale for national priorities. UNDP supports international and country level policy reform as a catalyst for system-wide change, stronger policy environments, better-functioning markets and more coherent financing strategies for sustainable development. SFH work is delivered through three interconnected portfolios: - Public Finance for the SDGs - Private Finance for the SDGs - Global & Country Financing Policy Frameworks 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. It is anticipated the framework will be developed over three years through December 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 Taskforce’s activities according to the direction defined by the Steering Committee and Working Groups. The technical deliverables of the Taskforce include: - An integrated and accessible disclosure framework and recommendations, informed by a set of conceptual foundations, to help market actors identify, assess, and disclose their people-related impacts, dependencies, risks & opportunities (IDROs), enabling decisions that improve people’s outcomes. - A small set of core global metrics for disclosure; and larger set of metrics for discretionary use in disclosure. - A body of evidence on social and inequality-related IDROs to inform the disclosure framework and support the call for action to address social challenges, inequalities and systemic risks. - Various types of guidance to help corporates and financial institutions in identifying, assessing and reporting on inequality and social related IDROs, building on existing work in this space. - Resources to support the building of stakeholder capacity to engage with the taskforce and use the framework effectively. Position Purpose The Technical Specialist will conduct research and analysis underpinning the TISFD’s deliverables and contribute to the development of its outputs, in coordination with the Technical Director. The technical deliverables of the Taskforce involve a number of resources including but not limited to: an integrated and accessible disclosure framework and recommendations, informed by a set of conceptual foundations and a body of evidence on social and inequality-related impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities; various types of guidance to help corporates and financial institutions in identifying, assessing and reporting on inequality and social related impacts and risks, building on existing work in this space. Scope of Work Develop research and evidence - Identify research needs, gaps and objectives to contribute to mapping the research necessary to inform the Conceptual Foundations and the Disclosure Framework. - Undertake research to build the evidence base needed to meet TISFD’s objectives, identifying relevant sources, developing methodologies, producing syntheses and summaries. - Develop TISFD’s Resource Hub (a knowledge base of evidence and supporting materials to be shared publicly). - Liaise with TISFD’s communications leads, providing evidence and research as input to TISFD’s external communications. Support networks, partnerships and knowledge sharing - Identify potential research partners and contributors, building and leveraging a network of research organisations. - Develop TISFD’s Research Network, including its terms of reference, membership, logistical arrangements and internal communications. - Engage with research partners to stimulate new research initiatives, provide feedback, and align ongoing and upcoming initiatives with TISFD objectives, messaging, and conceptual frameworks. - Support TISFD’s relationships with its knowledge partners, including exploring opportunities for collaboration and helping to manage those. Contribute to technical deliverables - Play a leading role in drafting TISFD publications related to building the evidence base. - Contribute to the delivery of the Taskforce’s other technical deliverables, including supporting technical working group discussions, stakeholder engagement and revision processes. - Keep abreast of developments in relation to voluntary and regulatory sustainability-related disclosure standards and frameworks and research and policy developments in the intersection between business and finance and inequality- and social-related issues. The incumbent performs other duties within her/his functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the TISFD Secretariat. Institutional arrangements The Technical Specialist will work collaboratively with members of the TISFD Secretariat Technical team under the supervision of the Technical Director. TISFD is administratively hosted by UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub. Competencies Core Competencies Achieve Results - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact Think Innovatively - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands Act with Determination - LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results Engage and Partner - LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity Cross-functional and technical competencies BUSINESS DIRECTION AND STRATEGY System 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 DEVELOPMENT Knowledge Generation Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Knowledge Facilitation Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Project management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Working with evidence and Data Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making. PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT Private sector engagement Ability to identify, conduct outreach, and manage relationships with the private sector 2030 AGENDA: PARTNERSHIPS SDG Finance Unlocking private capital and aligning business operations for the SDGs Minimum requirements Min. Academic Education An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent), in Business, Economics, Finance, Anthropology, Psychology, or another relevant field is required. OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Min. years of relevant work experience Minimum of 5 years (with master’s degree) and 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in corporate sustainability and/or sustainable finance, sustainability standards, social impact and risk measurement and/or business and human rights in the public sector, the private sector or academia. Required skills Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research and analysis about social issues in the context of business and finance Desired additional skills or experiences - Track record of successful project management, including planning, organising, prioritising and managing resources. - Experience in the field of corporate and/or finance sector sustainability management and/or reporting. - Experience with co-creation or consensus-building processes in international and multi-stakeholder settings. - Experience translating complex technical information or research to private and finance sector audiences, and to a diverse range of other stakeholders. - Experience in building and managing successful knowledge partnerships with external collaborators to achieve shared research goals. Required Language(s) (at working level) - Fluency in English required. Travel 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 UNDP’s 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. 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. Right to select multiple candidates UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. 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.

Title: Audit Coordination Analyst (Home Based) [Open to Tiers 0, 1 and 2] Location: New York, United States Job Identification: 34063 Job Schedule: Full time Agency: UNDP GradeI: PSA-9 Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement Practice Area: Management BureauBureau for Management Services Contract Duration1 Year Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience Other Criteria2 years (MA) or 4 years (BA) of experience in the area of audit, compliance and/or oversight assurance. Required LanguagesFluency in English is required. Desired LanguagesWorking knowledge of French and/or Spanish as a second language desirable Vacancy Timeline1 Week Mobility required/no mobilityno mobility required Job Description: a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Tier Definition Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026 Tier 1: Other UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed term (FTA) appointments (defined as “internal” candidates) Tier 2: UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers Tier 3: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates” Office/Unit Description The Office of Financial Resources Management (OFRM) performs a pivotal role within the Bureau for Management Services (BMS) and within UNDP’s global finance function, partnering with Bureaux and Country Offices. The primary role of OFRM is to maintain the financial integrity of UNDP through providing financial leadership, supporting the efficient and effective management of its financial resources, promoting financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation in the context of a fluctuating funding environment. This is accomplished through the development and implementation of sound financial policies and practices, oversight of corporate financial management performance, and the provision of flexible and scalable support to resource allocation. OFRM prepares a key source of financial information for the Executive Board, General Assembly corporate audit strategy, and support externaly, to Partners and wider civil society. It supports transparency through the provision of timely and high-quality statutory and other financial reports that comply with international public accounting standards and regulatory guidelines of UNDP. The audit coordination function sits within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. It contributes to the implementation of the corporate audit strategy, support external and internal audit planning and coordination. BMS/OFRM supports UNDP’s operational performance and organizational effectiveness through the provision of the audit management support, analysis, and advice in partnership with relevant stakeholders across UNDP. Scope of Work Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Audit Coordinator, the Audit Coordination Analyst supports BMS/OFRM in its day-to-day role as the UNDP audit focal point with the UN Board of Auditors (UNBOA) and other key audit matters. Key responsibilities include: - Coordinate communications between UNDP and UNBOA - Coordination of UNBOA audit visits to headquarters, bureaus and country offices; - Facilitation of responses from headquarters, bureaus and country offices to UNBOA requests for information. - Provide data collection and analytical support - Conduct data collection and provide analytical support related to UNDP’s audit performance, including periodic review of audit reports, audit recommendations, and the utilisation of tracking tools to report on the status of UNBOA and OAI recommendations. - Support the Chief Financial Officer through the preparation of briefings, reports, data visualizations and presentations for senior management, including the Organizational Performance Group (OPG), the Executive Group (EG) and the Executive Board, ensuring a consistency and coherent approach to preparation and presentation of information on financial management matters; - Provide audit review support - Support the review of Audit Observation Memorandum, audit reports and preparation of management responses to ad-hoc requests from internal units and/or external third parties; - Facilitate knowledge management - Identify, synthesize and document best practices and lessons learned. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Institutional Arrangement The Audit Coordination Analyst will be under the direct supervision and guidance of the BMS/OFRM Audit Coordination Specialist. Competencies CORE ACHIEVE RESULTS LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline THINK INNOVATIVELY LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements LEARN CONTINUOUSLY LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback ADAPT WITH AGILITY LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible ACT WITH DETERMINATION LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident ENGAGE AND PARTNER LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships ENABLE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination CROSS-FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES FINANCE Audit (General) Understands how regulations and professional standards in internal and external audit underpin audit work in the public services. Understands the key stages of audit work, including planning, documentation, testing and reporting. Ability to examine and verify accounts and records. Understands wider mechanisms for assurance and scrutiny. Understands the law and best practice relating to antibribery and corruption controls and the fraud risks faced by public bodies BUSINESS DIRECTION & STRATEGY System 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 Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Risk Management Identify and organize action around reducing, mitigating and proactively managing risks BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Communication Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Working with Evidence and Data Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Customer Satisfaction/Client Management Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Please refer to the competency framework site for the entire list of competencies and further explanations. Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA Min. Academic Education Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Accounting, Audit, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required. Or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Min. years of relevant Work experience Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) and 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of directly relevant experience in the area of audit, compliance and/or oversight assurance. Required skills and competencies - Experience in Audit (external or internal), Finance, Accounting, Business management - Experience in Research and Analysis - Experience in MS Excel and Power Point - Experience in Report writing Desired additional skills and competencies - Relevant audit and assurance experience in a large external or internal audit firm - Work experience in UNDP, UN system or international or multi-national organization in audit or audit coordination - Experience in advanced Excel desirable - Experience in data analysis Required Language(s) (at working level) Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish as a second language desirable Professional Certificates Specialized professional certification in Auditing, Finance (CIA, CFA), or qualified accountants (CPA, CA etc), will have a distinct advantage. Travel UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements. 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. 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. Right to select multiple candidates UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. 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.