UNDP Jobs - 73704- IC/UNDP/PLJ/085/2017 - Expert/Advisor Design Strat

IC/UNDP/PLJ/085/2017 - Expert/Advisor Design Strategist – National Position

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

11-Aug-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

120 Working Days within 6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

120 Working Days within 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

IC/UNDP/PLJ/085/2017 - Expert/Advisor Design Strategist – National Position

Title: Expert/Advisor Design Strategist (National Position)
Project Name : Pulse Lab Jakarta/ UN Global Pulse
Reports to: Deputy Head of Office
Duty Station: Jakarta, Indonesia
Expected Places of Travel (if applicable): Makassar, Sri Lanka (depending on client request)
Duration of Assignment: 120 Working Days within 6 months (Aug 2017 – Jan 2018)

Please refer at the following link for details:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=39575

Please do not send your application through this website and send the complete application to bids.id@undp.org

(only application with complete supporting document received in bids.id@undp.org before or at the closing date will be proceed)

Duties and Responsibilities

IC/UNDP/PLJ/085/2017 - Expert/Advisor Design Strategist – National Position

Please refer at the following link for details:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=39575

Please do not send your application through this website and send the complete application to bids.id@undp.org

(only application with complete supporting document received in bids.id@undp.org before or at the closing date will be proceed)

Competencies

III. Competencies: • Demonstrates creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense;

• Contributes effectively to team-based activities, working collaboratively and sharing information openly; works effectively with colleagues as well as with partners and other stakeholders to pursue common goals;

• Facilitates and encourages open communication in the team, communicating effectively;

• Remains calm, composed and patient when facing conflict, manages conflict productively, focusing on mutually acceptable solutions;

• Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to initiate action;

• Actively produces and disseminates new knowledge; creates/contributes to mechanisms to collect and share knowledge;

• Actively seeks learning opportunities; demonstrates commitment to on going professional development;

• Proposes innovative ideas and new solutions to challenges.

IV. Functional Competencies:

• Mastery of design research techniques such as in-depth interview, observation, immersion, documentation and insight generation

• Demonstrated ability to empathise with different stakeholders;

• Ability to communicate research insights in a way that motivates stakeholders to act;

• Proven ability to facilitate design workshops for an array of stakeholders and abilities;

• Entrepreneurial, with a track record of delivery and impact in previous roles;

• Ability to contribute effectively in team-based setting, especially in the area of user research;

• Ability to speak and write clearly and convincingly in English and Bahasa Indonesia, adapting style and content to different audiences;

• Professional and intellectual interest in development and public sector issues.

Required Skills and Experience

I. Academic Qualifications:
• Masters degree in social science, anthropology, design, psychology, behavioral sciences, or a related area;

II. Years of experience:
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in areas including service design, design research, consumer insight or user experience in a consultancy environment
• Experience in using design research to approach social interventions, business challenges, and/or public sector service delivery improvements
• Experience in interpreting insights into potential design and innovation opportunities and solutions