Strategic Planning Officer(m/w/x)

Description

You will shape the organization's future by transforming complex data into strategic insights. Your day-to-day involves conducting high-level analysis and scenario planning to guide executive decisions.

Requirements

• •6 years experience with Undergraduate, 5 with Graduate, or 4 with Doctorate
• •Degree in Economics, Law, Business, Social Sciences, Mathematics, or relevant field
• •HCR Management, Programme Management, or Business Intelligence training
• •Strategic planning experience in development or humanitarian organizations
• •Balanced headquarters and operational field-level experience
• •Experience with complex partnerships and inter-agency stakeholders
• •Diverse functional experience in programme or protection (Asset)
• •Solid understanding of forced displacement issues
• •Initiative, results orientation, flexibility, and teamwork skills
• •Effective virtual and in-person facilitation skills
• •Ability to multitask and work creatively
• •Self-motivation, positive attitude, and drive
• •Strategy development and monitoring skills
• •Strategic communication skills
• •Business Intelligence (BI) skills
• •Programme management cycles and reporting standards knowledge
• •Experience with UNHCR strategic planning and COMPASS
• •Knowledge of protection, programme practices, and UNDCO
• •Experience with results-based management frameworks
• •Understanding of solutions for forcibly displaced people
• •Proven record of managing indicators and data analysis
• •Drafting, communication, and participatory coordination skills
• •High interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• •Accountability, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management

Tasks

• •Supervise local and international staff
• •Organize scenario building exercises with stakeholders
• •Conduct horizon scanning to identify trends
• •Prepare analytical reports for executive decision-making
• •Research specific issues relevant to the organization
• •Analyze past operations to identify strengths
• •Review sectoral strategies for synergies
• •Contribute to multi-year strategic plans
• •Align corporate reporting and performance indicators
• •Identify variations requiring planning adjustments
• •Support regional strategic dialogues with management
• •Prepare regional scans and analytical frameworks
• •Provide technical expertise for planning exercises
• •Cultivate analytical and critical thinking mentalities
• •Identify and manage operational risks
• •Develop policy and guidance for program handbooks
• •Explore the use of AI in planning
• •Coordinate between regional bureaus and headquarters
• •Produce analytical products for the Global Appeal
• •Contribute to UN system-wide governance reports

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