UNDP Jobs - 109023- International Consultant

International Consultant - Project Lead or Program Analyst

Location :

Home based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Oct-2022

Application Deadline :

18-Sep-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 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

United Nations Global Pulse was established within the Executive Office of the Secretary-General in late 2009 as a UN system-wide innovation project charged with discovering and developing the means to leverage real-time digital information on human wellbeing for more evidence-based and proactive global decision-making. New York serves as the headquarters of Pulse Lab, focusing on foundational research and global partnerships. It also provides a knowledge hub for country-level Pulse Labs (located in Finland, Kampala, and Jakarta), ensuring Labs can build on one another’s innovations.

Global Pulse operates with administrative support provided to its New York headquarters by UNOPS; both Pulse Labs function as UNDP Projects under the technical and strategic guidance of Global Pulse headquarters.

Pulse Lab Kampala (PLK) is developing together with the Ministry of ICT and another stakeholder a use case study of a tourism data exchange platform.

The Tourism sector was identified through meetings with the Government and 4IR Taskforce members as a potential area of data demand within the Uganda ecosystem. In addition, Uganda’s National 4IR Strategy mentions that access to consistent and quality data could have a huge impact on the tourism sector in Uganda, particularly to coordinate with various stakeholders in the industry, informing government investment, and attract new customers.

Engagements for this tourism use case started with a workshop in December 2021, then interviews of both national and global experts on data exchanges, then a stakeholder workshop in March 2022. So far stakeholders engaged include the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), National IT Authority of Uganda (NITA-U), Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Airtel Uganda, MTN Uganda, Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities (MoTWA), Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC), Ministry of ICT and National Guidance (MoICT&NG), Makerere University, square, Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT), Pulse Lab Kampala, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

During the engagement with stakeholders, PLK realized the lack of a joint vision and understanding of what data sharing is and why it is important. Hence, PLK initiated a dialogue with PLF to understand if a foresight project could complement the use case study to create a joint vision and to better understand and communicate possibilities and risks with data sharing

PLK and PLF have agreed on conducting a foresight exercise to develop a scenario about the future of tourism data sharing together with stakeholders. With the aim of establishing a joint vision and creating a sense of urgency about why data sharing and data usage is important.

UNDP will hire an International Individual Consultant to provide research, analytical and critical support for the development of knowledge products produced as part of UNGP’s work on the data exchange platform

Application Process

Applicants are requested to apply online at http://jobs.undp.org by 18th September 2022. The detailed application documents can be downloaded on the below link:

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=95448

Candidates are invited to submit applications together with their CV for these positions. UNDP applies a fair and transparent selection process that will consider the competencies/skills of the applicants as well as their financial proposals. Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send an email to: ug.procurement@undp.org for any inquiries.

Note: UNDP is an equal opportunity Organization, Women, Youth and People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

PLEASE NOTE THAT – UNDP DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEES AT ANY STAGE OF ITS PROCUREMENT PROCESSES. UNDP HAS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FRAUD AND CORRUPTION, MEANING THAT UNDP STAFF MEMBERS, NON-STAFF PERSONNEL, VENDORS, IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES ARE NOT TO ENGAGE IN FRAUD OR CORRUPTION

Duties and Responsibilities

In all areas of the assignment, the Program Lead is expected to perform the below tasks:

Collect data and components needed for trend and driver mapping.
Contribute to the design and implementation of primary data gathering as relevant,
Conduct key informant interviews as necessary in support of analysis.
Participate in a collaborative exercise to build binary scenarios
Create and document a communication plan for the project outcome to involved stakeholders and coordinate the implementation.
Produce full policy papers or analytical reports incorporating the above elements.
Develop communications materials and presentations to accompany dissemination of policy papers or analytical reports.

Competencies

At least 3 years of relevant work experience particularly in the African region with a demonstrated track record in conducting secondary research and analysis of economic issues and trends.
Documented previous experience of similar assignments in Africa.
A solid understanding of the SDGs, poverty, and gender issues in economic research and analysis.
Advanced IT skills, excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
Knowledge of using data analysis software (i.e., Stata or SPSS) and data visualization tools.

Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Required Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, social science, development studies, or any other related field