Senior Advisor, Impact Management

UNOPS; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS, within the Strategy and Transformation Group, seeks a Senior Advisor, Impact Management to advance the global impact agenda for 2026–2029. You will lead measurement systems, align with Executive Board guidance, and support senior leadership with evidence-based decision-making.

Requirements include a Master’s in Public/Business Administration and 10+ years in strategic management or governance, with international experience. English is required; French/Spanish desirable.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public/Business Admin, International Development, Political Science, or related field is required.
• Desirable certifications include project management, impact assessment, strategic planning, policy development, leadership or change management.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic management, transformation or governance, with international work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evolve the global impact management agenda.
• Monitor performance and recommend adaptive actions.
• Advise STG leadership and lead a high-performing team.
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies for HQ and regional needs.
• Formulate corporate policy and global standards for impact management.
• Enhance self-evaluation approaches and impact dashboards.

Skills

Analytics

Business Impact Analysis

Organizational Leadership

Project Management

Report Writing

Strategic Communications

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Culture Transformation Change Mgmt

English

Education

Master’s degree in Public/Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years qualifying experience

Job description

Organizational context: The Strategy and Transformation Group (STG) at UNOPS drives the organization's long-term vision, guiding strategic planning, transformation, and change. It manages the development and review of the strategic plan, ensuring alignment with global contexts and transparency to the Executive Board. STG also provides analysis and advice to the Audit Advisory Committee, fostering informed decision-making and generating innovative solutions to enhance UNOPS' resilience, efficiency, and impact.

Job purpose: The Senior Advisor, Impact Management, is a key member of the Corporate Strategy team within UNOPS' Strategy and Transformation Group. This role is central to advancing UNOPS' strategic commitment to measure and manage for impact for the 2026-2029 period. The primary objective is to contribute to scaling up and accelerating impact by addressing implementation gaps that affect vulnerable populations in challenging environments. The position operates under the overall leadership of the Director, Strategy and Transformation, playing a crucial part in bridging operational challenges with institutional ambitions for greater effectiveness.

Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and evolve the global impact management agenda, aligning with guidance from the Executive Board, senior leadership, and oversight functions. Monitor performance and recommend adaptive actions. Advise STG leadership, contribute to key deliverables, and lead/mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making and accountability. Develop stakeholder engagement strategies for HQ and regional needs, managing partnerships and implementing change management activities. Formulate corporate policy and global standards for impact management, serving as the corporate authority on compliance and ensuring effective integration across all portfolios. Enhance capabilities and digital systems for capturing and analyzing outcome-based evidence, developing case studies and assessing organizational readiness. Collaborate on enhanced self-evaluation approaches and impact dashboards, ensuring the integrity and quality of corporate-level outcome reporting.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Public/Business Administration, International Development, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field is required. A Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Desirable certifications include project management, impact assessment, strategic planning, policy development, leadership, or change management.

Work experience: A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in strategic management, transformation, and/or corporate governance, with a proven track record of leading institution-wide policy changes internationally. Demonstrated expertise in operationalizing UNOPS' mandate as a service provider and experience engaging with senior stakeholders in multicultural environments are required. Experience in development, humanitarian, or peace contexts, and within UN system organizations, is desirable.

Skills: Analytics, Business Impact Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, Report Writing, Strategic Communications, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Culture Transformation Change Management.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: French, Spanish