Location:

Washington DC, United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

3 months ago
Category:

Project Management, Research and Data
Deadline:

24/09/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Office/Unit/Project Description

Emerging and future digital technologies and the opportunities they offer will profoundly improve the lives of those furthest behind. Recognizing this potential, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched an organization-wide digital transformation that will splice digital into its DNA—harnessing its potential to do good for more people, better and faster. UNDP’s 2019-2021 Digital Strategy created a new UNDP Digital Unit (the Chief Digital Office), charged with leading the next wave of innovation in sustainable development. A new digital strategy (2022-2025) outlines how UNDP will create a world in which digital is an empowering force for people and planet.

UNDP is the development arm of the United Nations. Present in 170 countries with over 17,000 people, UNDP works on the world’s biggest problems: extreme poverty, climate change, good governance, renewable energy, crisis prevention, and women’s empowerment, among others.

We are leveraging the power and agility of digital to propel all people forward, starting with digital initiative development, scaling innovation, and communicating this organizational change internally and externally. To achieve this, we need a team that’s nimble, that’s passionate, that has the technical skills required to help close the digital divide. Are you one of these people? Read more about our digital strategy here.

Project Description:

The “Data to Policy” project, spearheaded by UNDP is designed to enhance the capacity of governments to harness data for informed policy and decision-making. Central to this is the Data to Policy Navigator, a comprehensive tool crafted to help government executives and policymakers understand and apply the principles of data-driven decision-making. As well as the Data to Policy Network which fosters a peer-to-peer learning environment among policymakers through learning sessions, an online platform for connection, and curated knowledge resources. Complementing these efforts, the Data to Policy Trainings offer 1 to 3-day training sessions focus on integrating data into policymaking, particularly in least developed countries.

The incumbent will guide and support the learning components of the project, as well as liaise with relevant stakeholders and Data to Policy network members to reach common objectives as part of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting into the Data Lead at the Chief Digital Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the below:

Expand Data to Policy Navigator, Network and Trainings

Guide and support the expansion of the Data to Policy Navigator, including regularly updating content and features for the Navigator, as well as supporting in the co-design of communication campaigns
Guide and support the expansion of the Data to Policy Network, including supporting in the design and implementation of learning sessions and other similar offerings.
Guide and support the expansion and professionalization of the Data to Policy trainings, including the delivery of trainings to reach more countries, especially Least Developed Countries, within the training offering.

Foster Effective Multi-Stakeholder Management

Liaise with key external stakeholders to drive the project forward and establish and maintain partnerships with data experts, networks and other potential partners.
Coordinate the global project with relevant team members and support in translating project decisions into actionable results to ensure technically sound execution, sustainability, and ability to scale the project from the use cases.

Enhance Knowledge Exchange and Thought Leadership on Data

Report on developments on the Data to Policy project to the project board, circulate notifications of meetings, and prepare project board documentation in consultation with experts and/or leadership of the relevant units, as appropriate (including when an agenda item has major policy, technology, financial, procurement, legal or human resources implications).
Provide partnership, administrative, and programming support to the Data Lead in managing the CDO’s country digital programmes delivery.
Contribute to the design and strategic planning of data and partnership related initiatives to be implemented by the Country Digital Transformation team within CDO, including setting up meetings with key stakeholders, and the preparation of the relevant materials.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functinoning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

The Data to Policy Analyst will be reporting to the Data Lead within the Chief Digital Office.

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results:

LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:

LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously:

LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility:

LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination:

LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner:

LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Digital& Innovation	Co-creation	Ability to design and facilitate a process that enables a diverse group of stakeholders to solve a common problem, develop a practice, or create knowledge together. Ability to embrace diversity, work with a diverse group of stakeholders understand their interests, perspectives and views and tap into to them as a source for creativity. Ability to facilitate processes and create conditions that are open for diverse inputs, stimulate collaboration and sharing.
BusinessDirection & Strategy	Strategic Thinking	Ability to develop effective strategies and priority plans in line with UNDP¶s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP
Business Management	Project Management	Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Business Management	Partnerships Management	Ability to build and maintain partnerships Zith Zide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
Business Management	Communication	Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Business Management	Resource Management	Ability to allocate and use resources ina strategic or tactical way in line with principles of accountability and integrity

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements	Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Public Administration, Management, Law, Economics, Finance or a related field is required. OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree)in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Min. years of relevant work experience	Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in stakeholder coordination in a global setting.
Required skills	Experience in working in and coordinating global public-private partnerships is required, this also includes proven experience in stakeholder coordination within global projects. Experience in supporting digital products, such as websites or software tools, is required.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section	Experience in supporting projects using data to advance decisions, strategies and execution is desired. Experience working with the UN or other large scale development organization is desirable. Experience in data for sustainable development and data analysis desirable
Required Language(s)	Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Disclaimer

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UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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