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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.

Emerging and future digital technologies are one of the most profound drivers of change globally. Recognizing that these technologies bring both opportunities to accelerate progress in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals as well as presenting challenges to development, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been undergoing an organization-wide digital transformation since 2019. UNDP’s digital transformation seeks to help create a world in which digital is an empowering force for people and planet.

UNDP is the development arm of United Nations. Present in 170 countries with over 17,000 people, UNDP works on the world’s biggest challenges, from rising poverty and inequality to a rapidly changing climate, the emergence of crises and the continued degradation and destruction of our natural world. Our UNDP Digital Strategy 2022 – 2025 aims to support our partner countries to unlock the power of digital to tackle these pressing issues. The strategy lays out UNDP’s ambition to use a rights-based approach to digital technologies to improve our development results and help build inclusive digital ecosystems globally that leave no one behind. These aims are supported by the transformation of our internal operational systems and building an agile, digitally capable workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities

UNDP is looking for a Digital Transformation Analyst to provide programme/initiative coordination, research, and events/engagement support to Team leads of the management team of Digital Transformation on key areas of Digital Transformation, that form the scope of work:

Support the Management team in strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects, capabilities and enablement areas within Chief Digital Office.
•     Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of current trends and/or lessons learned in digital programming and recommend areas for digital programming support.
•     Support the design and strategic planning of key strategic initiatives to be implemented by the Programmatic and Internal Transformation teams, in support of the Chief Digital Officer’s mandate and leadership.
•     Work closely with various programming teams across UNDP to support the implementation of digital programming.
•     Support knowledge management of digitally enabled programmes across UNDP to improve and accelerate the work, including developing approaches for data collection, documentation, and knowledge-sharing.
•     Provide project coordination support to global events, co organized with partners.
•     Provide research and coordination support for ongoing AI, Capacity Building, enablement and data projects. This may include operational support for these initiatives, including for delivering trainings and organizing events.
•     Assist with strengthening the flow of communication to and from senior and expanded management teams.

Support communication and advocacy related to CDO’s digital project portfolio.
•     Produce quality PowerPoint presentations capturing latest results, insights, and reporting, both internally and externally for stakeholders including during events, project results and so on.
•     Produce quality briefing notes and research support to enable Digital Transformation advocacy, engagement and communication of key messages, initiatives, and next steps to internal and external stakeholders.
•     Supporting the day-to-day operations of the pillar, including through organizing meetings, establishing sub-teams to drive changes in structures and cadences for effective functioning of the practice.
•     Ensure that timely follow-up action is taken and that the Supervisor’s commitments and agreements are appropriately reflected.
•     Contribute to ongoing digital initiatives led by or involving the CDO office, including supporting team culture activities, internal digital community engagement, and other team engagement tasks.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
As these are multiple positions, they will either report into the Head of Data and Technology, or the Head of Digital Programmes within CDO. Given the global consultations to be undertaken during this assignment, the incumbent is expected to be reasonably flexible with his/her availability for such consultations taking into consideration different time zones.

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
Business Direction & Strategy	Business Acumen	Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization.
Digital	Digital Ecosystems	Knowledge of how they work, understanding of the opportunities and challenges for governments and society
Partnership management	Strategic engagement	Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives
Digital	Agile methodology and processes	Ability to manage projects and processes through continuous iteration, learning and improvement. Ability to manage a self-organising cross-functional teams, foster a team culture of curiosity and learning. Being nimble and being able to improvise and quickly adjust to unforeseen events or changes in conditions or context.
Business Development	Knowledge Generation	Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.
Business Management	Results-based Management	Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.
Business Direction & Strategy	Systems Thinking	Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements	Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Global Affairs, International Relations, Development Studies, or a related field is required. or A first-level university degree (bachelor´s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination withtwo additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Min. yearsof relevant work experience	A minimum of 2 years (with master´s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor´s degree) of relevant experience in project management and/or management consulting.
Required skills	Experience in strategy, operations, process consulting, or program delivery/policy formulation within digital and/or innovation projects.
Desired skillsin addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section	Demonstrated experience with digital technologies. Demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to concisely analyze information and present recommendations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Language(s)	Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is advantageous.
Professional Certificates	NA

Disclaimer

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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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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements

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