Technical Analyst

The Technical Analyst – UN Pavilion Coordination and Partnerships (EXPO 2027) will provide technical, operational and coordination support to the preparation and delivery of the United Nations Pavilion at Expo 2027, ensuring that the work is implemented in line with UNDP rules, regulations and standards, and in close consultation and coordination with the UN RCO Serbia. The incumbent will contribute to ensuring that the UN Pavilion is substantively coherent, operationally well managed, inclusive, visible and aligned with the SDGs and the overall Expo 2027 theme “Play for Humanity”. Support strategic planning and operational preparation of the UN Pavilion at Expo 2027: - Support UNDP and the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Serbia in the development and regular updating of detailed work plans, timelines, budgets, staffing plans, risk logs and other operational requirements for the UN Pavilion. - Contribute to translating the vision for the UN’s participation in Expo 2027 into operational plans, programming schedules, coordination tools and implementation arrangements. - Support the incorporation of lessons learned from previous United Nations participation in world expos, including Expo 2025 Osaka, into planning, programming, visitor engagement and operational delivery. - Coordinate inputs for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of the UN Pavilion, including day-to-day technical engagement with EXPO d.o.o., design and turnkey teams, and other relevant service providers. - Support the preparation, tracking and timely submission of requirements, forms, documentation and operational inputs requested by EXPO-related entities. - Identify operational issues, bottlenecks and risks, propose corrective actions, and support timely follow-up. Coordinate programme delivery, events and day-to-day operations: - Support the day-to-day coordination of the UN Pavilion during the full Expo period, including schedules, staff and volunteer rosters, visitor services, event logistics, partner participation and operational protocols. - Coordinate the preparation and implementation of thematic exhibits, events, workshops, panel discussions and other programming to be delivered by UN entities. - Prepare and consolidate concept notes, event briefs, agendas, run-of-show documents, speaker notes, background materials and other operational documents. - Coordinate inputs from multiple UN entities and partners to ensure the delivery of coherent, high-quality, inclusive and globally relevant programming. - Maintain a centralized calendar of Pavilion activities, meetings, deadlines, deliverables, partner contributions and reporting requirements. - Support the effective utilization and coordination of consultants, communications personnel, staff, interns, volunteers and other personnel. Supervise a team of two UNVs. - Support the handover and close-out of the UN Pavilion in line with the Participation Contract. Facilitate UN system coordination and substantive coherence: - Support the convening of focal points from participating UN entities, including the preparation of agendas, notes, presentations, action points and follow-up matrices. - Maintain regular communication with UN focal points and provide coordination support. - Facilitate joint programming and collaboration among UN entities. - Support UN entities in preparing and delivering exhibits and events at Expo 2027. - Ensure that SDG messaging, inclusion, gender equality, human rights, youth engagement, environmental sustainability and accessibility considerations are reflected. - Contribute to the collection, synthesis and dissemination of lessons learned. Maintain stakeholder liaison, partnerships and external engagement: - Maintain effective working relationships and communication channels with relevant Government of Serbia authorities, the Commissioner General’s structures, EXPO d.o.o., BIE-related counterparts, participating countries, diplomatic missions, international organizations, private sector entities, foundations, civil society organizations, academia and other stakeholders. - Develop and maintain stakeholder mapping and analysis. - Prepare substantive briefs, talking points, presentations and background materials for meetings. - Explore, document and follow up on potential partnerships for Pavilion programming. - Support the preparation and coordination of partnership proposals and legal or administrative arrangements. - Ensure that partnership visibility and recognition are implemented in line with UN rules. Support communications, visibility, reporting and knowledge management: - Coordinate inputs to the UN Pavilion communications plan, including key messages, tagline, media engagement, website, social media, launch materials and timeline. - Support the preparation, review and dissemination of press releases, web stories, speeches, talking points, social media content, presentations, reports and other public-facing materials. - Support the launch and regular updating of the UN Pavilion website or digital platform. - Monitor media reports, social media posts and public visibility. - Coordinate the preparation of progress reports, financial and operational updates, activity reports, donor or partner inputs. - Maintain an organized project repository and filing system. - Ensure that all communications and knowledge products reinforce the United Nations’ contribution to sustainable development, multilateral cooperation and the SDGs.