Jobs - 33436- 33436 - Pulse Lab Jakarta Manager (For Indonesian

33436 - Pulse Lab Jakarta Manager (For Indonesian nationality only) - Jakarta, Indonesia

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

11-Nov-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-11

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. 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.

Background

1. PROJECT BACKGROUND

Global Pulse is an innovation initiative in the Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General, harnessing today's new world of digital data and real-time analytics to gain a better understanding of changes in human well-being. Global Pulse hopes to contribute a future in which access to better information sooner makes it possible to keep international development on track, protect the world's most vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to global shocks. Global Pulse is being implemented as a global network of Pulse Labs, bringing together expertise from UN agencies, governments, academia, and the private sector to research, develop, test and share tools and approaches for harnessing real-time data for more effective and efficient policy action.

Pulse Lab Jakarta
Global Pulse is establishing a Pulse Lab in Jakarta in 2012 in partnership with the Government of Indonesia. Pulse Lab Jakarta will function as an open innovation space where policy experts together with UN development practitioners and other partners can experiment with new types of data and emerging technologies and evaluate their potential to enhance both public policy decision-making and community resilience. Following the development of useful approaches, Pulse Lab Jakarta will support institutional adoption of these innovations into policy and practice.

2. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
As Team Leader, the Pulse Lab Manager will have overall responsibility for the successful implementation of Global Pulse in Indonesia. This position will report to the Technical Committee and will, in coordination with the International Project Officer and National Lab Director, ensure provision of strategic leadership for the whole team. He/she will be responsible for management of the project and bear primary administrative responsibility for all activities aimed at fulfilling the Lab objectives. The Lab Manager is expected to ensure the Lab’s technical approach remains cognizant of local realities on both technical and infrastructural environments, and is responsible for forging high-value relationships and building sustainable and effective solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage and supervise the project team to ensure effective implementation and achievement of the following results :
• Provision of overarching strategy and direction for Pulse Lab Jakarta in line with the overall Global Pulse strategy and goals
• Effective leadership and management of the implementation of Global Pulse in the country
• Grow and retain a high-performing, cross-disciplinary team
• Positive team culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, audacity, collaboration, experimentation, and commitment to embodying the highest ideals of the United Nations.

2. Ensure effective planning, budgeting, and implementation of the project focusing on achievement of the following results :
• Continuous promotion of opportunities for innovation, identifying and overcoming obstacles to innovation;
• Conduct both internal and external testing, using creative approaches to quickly assess an idea’s potential;
• Effective monitoring project implementation to ensure the balance of “demand” of innovative opportunities with “supply” or capacity;
• Effective monitoring of the trends in innovation practices, processes and technologies

3. Create and nurture strategic partnerships and support to the implementation of resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results :
• Provision of Strategic Target Assessment results in identification of prioritized key opportunity areas, development expertise and “sell” areas to key stakeholders
• Provision of strategic and substantive innovation-related content for high level communications, speeches, publications, and statements
• Expansion of private and public funding for Pulse Lab Jakarta activities in Indonesia
• Effective coordination and networking with Government and other stakeholders regarding project planning, monitoring, execution and deliverables
• Effective leadership in the development and management of tools and processes to enhance knowledge-sharing amongst internal and external stakeholders, in collaboration with Global Pulse New York
• Effective leadership and facilitation innovation by harnessing the creative energies of project staff, and a wide network of partners to find new ways to improve programme delivery and reduce costs
• Effective management of the Data Philanthropy movement through global leadership in Indonesia
• Maintenance of close and productive relationships with Pulse labs in other countries, sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise
• Leading effort to advocate the goals of the Global Pulse program and the work of Pulse Lab Jakarta in relevant forums (e.g. conferences, workshops)

4. Facilitate knowledge building and management for and from the project implementation, focusing on achievement of the following results
• Identification of best practices and lessons learnt from the project and from other initiatives that can be helpful to the project in achieving its goals and objectives;
• Organization of trainings for the project staff on project management issues;
• Conducts internal capacity building training for project staff to facilitate appropriate management and timely delivery of project outputs;
• Identifies policy issues for codification and sharing;
• Effective leadership in generating knowledge products such as best practices and lessons learnt for knowledge sharing; inspired and harvest ‘crowd’ innovation and
• Positive contribution to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Competencies

Functional Competency

Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda
Level 2: analysis and creation of messages and strategies
- Contributes to the elaboration of advocacy strategies by identifying and prioritizing audiences and communication means
- Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses

Building Strategic Partnerships
Level 2: Identifying and building partnerships
- Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to Global Pulse’s mandate and strategic agenda
- Sensitizes UN Partners, donors and other international organizations to the Global Pulse’s strategic agenda, identifying areas for joint efforts
- Develops positive ties with civil society to build/strengthen Global Pulse’s mandate
- Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners
- Displays initiative, sets challenging outputs for him/herself and willingly accepts new work assignments

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 2: Developing tools and mechanisms
- Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
- Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
- Develops and/or participates in the development of tools and mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to promote individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methodologies

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 2: In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter
- Understands more advanced aspects of primary areas of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines
- Serves as internal consultant in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff
- Continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit
- Keeps abreast of new developments in areas of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
- Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments

Creating Visibility for Global Pulse’s Capacity to Advocate
Level 2: Developing promotional projects and organizational messages
- Identifies and develops activities to enhance the visibility of Global Pulse and Pulse Lab Jakarta
- Develops promotional activities based on monitoring/evaluation information identifying areas requiring higher visibility
- Reviews documents and materials intended for use within and outside the organization in order to ensure consistency and validity of messages
- Creates and cultivates networks of partners to promote the image of Global Pulse and Pulse Lab Jakarta
- Conducts assessments of activities to improve impact and effectiveness

Global Leadership and Advocacy for Global Pulse’s Goals
Level 2: Analysis and creation of messages and strategies
- Performed analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses
- Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for use at the country level

Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise
Level 2: Developing innovative and creative approaches
- Leverages different experiences and expertise of team members to achieve better and more innovative outcomes
- Leverages multi disciplinary, institutional knowledge and experience of other countries and regions to promote Global Pulse’s strategies
- Participates in dialogue about conceptual innovation at the country and regional levels

Client Orientation

Level 2: Contributing to positive outcomes for the client
- Anticipates client needs
- Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
- Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective

Core Competencies:
- Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
- Building support and political acumen
- Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation
- Building and promoting effective teams
- Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
- Creating an emotionally intelligent organization
- Leveraging conflict in the interests of Global Pulse and Pulse Lab Jakarta & setting standards
- Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
- Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master Degree in computer science, social sciences, public policy, business administration, or technical field relevant to the work of Global Pulse with 10 years of relevant working experience. A first level university degree with at least 12 years relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of ten (10) years experience in project management, design, and implementation.
• Extensive seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in innovation management, project management, management consulting, organizational development, business or public administration management, including three (3) years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.
• Experience working in the technology sector
• Understanding of large data sets for planning and strategy desirable
• Familiarity with enterprise-scale software development and implementation
• Familiarity with Indonesian government structures, knowledge on government partners’ workflows and agendas would be preferred
• Demonstrated administrative management and supervisory skills, including experience working with a culturally diverse staff
• Excellent communication, public speaking and documentation skills
• Excellent ability to interact with senior management and executives;
• Strong proven ability to build and manage internal and external relationships;
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Geographically relevant experience

Language Requirements:

• Fluent in English and Bahasa.

APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION . Click here to down load the form P11 Female candidates are encouraged to apply

UNDP Indonesia 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 Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements