UNDP Project “Regional partnership to develop digital skills, create jobs and promote innovative solutions” aims to leverage a variety of partnerships and co-financing as the primary mechanisms to help address the current lack of human capacity for digital transformation at the regional and national levels, bridge the ICT literacy divide, and develop new skills needed in the digital economy. It will also support regional partnerships for applied research and development to facilitate digital innovations using ‘breakthrough’ digital technologies to create new ‘smart’ jobs and improve regional and global competitiveness of local innovative firms and youth. In this context, considering the common interests and needs of the Digital CASA participating countries the project will support a Regional Center of Excellence for Digital Development, as part of a regional network of such centers. Furthermore, this will include support for establishing partnerships with a variety of DPs, NGOs, and the private sector—including regional and global technology companies—to launch or scale up ICT awareness as well as ICT innovation support and ICT skills development programs, with a focus on new technologies such as blockchain, AI, big data analytics, predictive analysis, IoT, and others. This project will capitalize on the willingness of private sector providers to develop the next generation of digitally native population and testing new approaches for development, including through their social corporate responsibility programs. Partnerships and other support for skills development and innovation under this subcomponent will emphasize digital inclusion, targeting youth and women.

UNDP efforts will be aimed at creating and supporting particular innovation environment and ecosystem, the main purpose of which will be the mapping, implementation and commercialization of valuable perspective knowledge and developments through effective cooperation of all stakeholders in the process- the idea generators (innovators and technology entrepreneurs), government bodies, venture capital funds and investors, academic and education communities, as well as experts. Under this component, platforms will be created to support innovative initiatives aimed at exploring and developing ways to develop ICT skills, creating replicable employment opportunities through ICT for wider public, paying special attention to vulnerable youth, women and people with disabilities, using opportunities for creating virtual employment, stimulating and creating application economy, etc. Partnerships with private sector representatives and technology centers will be used to stimulate local content development, digital solutions, mobile applications and electronic services aimed at solving sustainable development challenges.

Under the direct supervision of Project Coordinator, the Innovations Specialist will be responsible for implementation of respective Project components and activities aimed at fostering innovations and entrepreneurships in the digital economy.

 

 

Corporate Competencies:

  • Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
  • Exerts strict adherence to corporate rules, regulations and procedures.  Familiarity with the internal control framework and results-based management tools is a must.
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
  • Ensures consistency of the implementation with UN/UNDP values
  • Treats peers fairly by maintaining consistent values inspiring trust and confidence through personal credibility
  • Accepts responsibility and accountability for the quality of the outcome of his/her decisions

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

  • Shares knowledge and experience
  • Focuses on tasks/activities which have a strategic impact on programme and capacity development activities
  • Contributes to supportive environment to enhance partnerships, leverages resources and build support for UNDP’s strategic initiatives
  • Collaborates national and local partners to create and apply knowledge and concepts that will help partners achieve UNDP’s development objectives within the country and regional context
  • Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills


Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise / In-depth knowledge of the Subject-matter:

  • Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines
  • Continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in area 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

Development and Operational Effectiveness

  • Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results-Based Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of Programme, managing data, reporting
  • Ability to engage with various partners and stakeholders at different levels, to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level officials of the host government and represent UNDP in national and regional fora.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required to obtain, evaluate and interpret factual data and to prepare accurate and complete reports and other documents.
  • Proven performance in organizing and coordinating major initiatives, events or challenging inter-organizational activities;
  • Adapts flexibly to changing situations, overcomes obstacles and recovers quickly from set-backs

Leadership and Self-Management

  • Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
  • Ability to achieve results and meet strict deadlines in an effective manner, maintaining a high-quality standard
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
  • Tolerates conditions of stress, uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to maintain a positive outlook and to work productively

 

Education:

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent in Economics, IT, Business Administration, International relations, Innovations, Social Sciences or another related field;
  • Gender certification is an asset;

Experience:

  • At least 4 years of hands-on experience in designing and fostering innovative solutions, including in the sector of digitalization;
  • Experience of collaboration with the private sector, business analysis and fostering new business development solutions;
  • Experience of work with the international organizations and government bodies is an asset;
  • Strong presentation and communication skills;
  • Strong reports writing skills;
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

Language requirements:

  • Fluency in English, Russian,
  • Knowledge of Kyrgyz is a strong asset

Important applicant information

All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.

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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.

Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Contract Duration: 6 months with possible extension

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