UNDP Research and Partnerships Analyst Job 2026

Overview

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is recruiting a Research and Partnerships Analyst for its Human Development Report Office (HDRO) in Bonn, Germany. The post is full-time and international, offered under an International Personnel Service Agreement (IPSA-9) for an initial one-year period. HDRO produces the Human Development Report and the Human Development Index, carrying out independent research, policy analysis and advocacy.

Working under the Research and Strategic Partnerships Advisor and the Research and Partnerships Specialist, the analyst supports the Global Human Development Reports, policy research, partnership development and resource mobilisation. Research duties include literature reviews, collecting and analysing policy-relevant data, drafting research notes and analytical reports, preparing tables, charts and data visualisations, and supporting statistical analysis and quality assurance of datasets. On partnerships, the analyst helps develop institutional partnerships, coordinate collaborative research, assist with cooperation agreements and build ties with international organisations and research institutions. The role also covers donor briefings and concept notes, fundraising support, partnership mapping, and organising consultations, seminars, workshops, conferences and report launches.

Requirements

Applicants should hold a master's degree in economics, development studies, public policy, political science, international relations or another social science, with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience. A bachelor's degree in one of these fields is also considered with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Training in data analysis, statistics or applied research is desirable.

Relevant experience includes policy-oriented research, development economics, public policy analysis, partnership development and work with governments, international organisations or research institutions. Strong analytical writing, knowledge of human development concepts and good communication skills are expected. Fluency in English is required, and another UN language is an advantage. Prior UN experience is not required, though familiarity with the UN system is desirable.

How to apply

Candidates apply online with a CV, academic certificates, degree transcripts, professional references, a cover letter if requested and other documents asked for during recruitment.

Key dates

The application deadline is 12 August 2026.