Background

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Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional referees of previous jobs (supervisors and peers). 

A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.

Travel:   

UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements.

Office/Unit/Project Description 

Emerging and future digital technologies and the opportunities they offer to profoundly improve the way UNDP creates and delivers value and benefits for those we serve. Recognizing this potential, UNDP is splicing digital into its DNA—harnessing its potential to do good for more people, better and faster. UNDP’s 2019-2021 Digital Strategy has created a new UNDP Digital Unit, charged with leading the next wave of innovation in sustainable development.

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 nimble team, 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.

The position of the Digital Analyst: Strategy and Innovation will be part of the team under Chief Digital Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work

Apply a structured methodology for systems change and support senior management decisions

• Support strategic positioning analysis and advice, e.g. related to comparative advantage, partnerships, vision, mission and values.
• Support the translation of strategic direction and business objectives into holistic change strategies
• Provide analysis and content preparation for corporate priority topics and executive management.

Support digital projects, innovation and UNDP country offices needs

• Help identify and consolidate digital innovations globally within UNDP, especially those as a response to COVID-19, into a structured knowledge base and update it regularly.
• Assess use cases and internal processes to identify digital innovation opportunities aligned with UNDP digital strategy and the Covid-19 response offer
• Support digital innovations projects during ideation and product design, especially on key decisions regarding product features and technology options
• Help different bureaus respond to and embrace market, regulatory, and process changes triggered by emerging digital technologies.
• Support digital requests from UNDP Country Offices, including but not limited to digital transformation and digital readiness assessment, by developing resources and providing operational support.

Policy Research and Development:

• Contribute to the development of key emerging policy agendas in digital transformation and future of development contexts, in collaboration with policy teams at UNDP, bringing in perspectives and expertise from Country Offices and the regions.
• Support the identification of gaps and opportunities for the development of new Digital policies and align them with overall team priorities and work plans
• Conduct research and analysis of data, case evidence and research findings to distil relevant lessons from projects and programmes to inform policy formulation and guidance.

Develop human-centred and agile approaches for cultural and process-oriented change.

• As part of the digital team, work to create conditions for a culture of agility and innovation and strengthen this competency within UNDP.
• Support the design, development and delivery of communications in support of change processes such as the digital by default and digital advocate network
• Contribute to other digital initiatives led by or involving the CDO office, including culture building, internal community involvement, eminence, recruiting, whitepapers, etc.

Competencies

UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Professionalism:  Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication:Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Required Skills and Experience