Consultancy: Business Analyst Consultant - Req. #581563

UNICEF; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF seeks a Business Analyst Consultant to enhance and maintain the Humanitarian cash Operations and Programme Ecosystem (HOPE). The consultant will develop high-quality documentation, manage workflows, and ensure quality assurance for new features. This remote role spans from July 4, 2025, to March 30, 2026, ideal for experienced candidates with a strong background in MIS and agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years in MIS design and documentation.
• Experience with UN agencies preferred.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection apps.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality business and functional documentation.
• Map workplan activities, conduct UAT, and document features.
• Perform quality control and provide regular updates.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Knowledge of agile methodologies

Programming skills (Python, Visual Basic, Java)

Education

University degree in Information Technology, Business Process Management, or relevant field

Job description

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, HOPE!

Vacancy Announcement: Consultant

Consultancy Title: Business Analyst Consultant

Section/Division/Duty Station: Social Policy Team - Programme Division, NYHQ

Duration: July 4, 2025, to March 30, 2026

Home/Office Based: REMOTE

About UNICEF

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. For over 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. UNICEF has over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries.

Background

Purpose of Activity/Assignment: The purpose of this position is to support the HCT team in developing the technical documentation required throughout the enhancements and maintenance of UNICEF Humanitarian cash Operations and Programme Ecosystem (HOPE) and to liaise with relevant stakeholders, internal and external. The technical documentation function entails the drafting of functional and business requirements, user stories and visualization of business and process flow to support the architectural and functional enhancements of HOPE. This function plays a critical role in ensuring adequate quality assurance and user acceptance tests are performed prior to the deployment of new features and bug fixes.

Scope of Work: Produce high quality Business and functional documentation, including updating artifacts, developing workplans, reviewing functional requirements, supporting alignment, documenting access levels, mapping workflows, maintaining manuals, providing technical input, updating stakeholders, and documenting system integrations.

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables: Map workplan activities, conduct UAT, update user manuals, document features and modules, perform quality control, test integrations, and provide regular updates.

Qualifications

Education: University degree in Information Technology, Business Process Management, or relevant field.

Work experience: At least five (5) years in MIS design and documentation, experience with UN agencies preferred, familiarity with mobile data collection apps, collaboration skills, knowledge of agile methodologies, and programming skills (Python, Visual Basic, Java) as assets.

Requirements

Complete UNICEF profile, upload credentials, submit financial proposal, specify availability, and ensure health insurance coverage. Payment is based on deliverables. International candidates may need visa and insurance arrangements. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering accommodations and support for persons with disabilities. All candidates will undergo background checks, and compliance with COVID-19 vaccination requirements is mandatory for on-site work.