Business Operation & Coordination Consultant

About the role

The Business Operation & Coordination Consultant supports the Operations Management Team (OMT) and the Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in advancing the efficiency agenda across UN agencies. Working under the guidance of the Chair and the OMT, the consultant will coordinate day‑to‑day activities, data collection, and information sharing to ensure smooth implementation of Business Operations Services (BOS).

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate BOS activities by gathering and analysing data, and sharing timely information with the BOS taskforce, OMT, and related working groups.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for BOS preparation, including populating operational platforms and following up on deliverables.
• Assist OMT and working‑group chairs in delivering agency inputs for BOS processes and prepare reports for DOCO/HQ and the RC’s Annual Report.
• Organise capacity‑building workshops and conduct surveys to assess common services, identify improvement areas, and support cost‑avoidance initiatives.
• Prepare and support budgeting for common services, UN Clinic, security, and other shared activities.
• Manage procurement processes, draft terms of reference, evaluate bids, and oversee contracts to ensure satisfactory performance.
• Facilitate office‑space management, liaison with premises management, and monitor maintenance, cleaning, and gardening services.

Required profile

• Proven experience in coordinating multi‑stakeholder projects within an international or UN‑related environment.
• Strong analytical abilities with experience in data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to manage multiple administrative and logistical tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work closely with senior officials, prepare feasibility studies, and conduct cost‑benefit analyses.

Required skills

• Data collection and analysis
• Budget preparation and monitoring
• Procurement and contract management
• Report writing and presentation