UNDP is committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and we believe in the principle of leaving no one behind. We aim to be a trusted partner, innovative and effective in our efforts to help countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UNDP’s Digital Strategy is one of the ways to do that by fostering new collaborations, introducing structures and mechanisms to enable creativity and new approaches to be developed and implemented, and building capabilities to apply digital solutions.
Digital transformation of the economy is one of the key national development priorities of Belarus. The draft National strategy for sustainable development of the Republic of Belarus for the period until 2035 emphasizes the importance of large-scale spread of innovations, development of business environment and sustainable infrastructure. In order to support Government efforts towards digital transformation and in alignment with the national priorities, UNDP is determined:
- to support the development of an effective digital ecosystem in Belarus. This forms one of the strategic priorities of the next UNDP country programme for Belarus, 2021-2025. This priority area will include activities aimed at supporting national efforts in laying the foundations of an efficient digital ecosystem, developing a system and infrastructure for electronic public services for individuals and businesses based on digitalization of public administration, promoting a system of e-participation to improve public engagement in the life of the society and decision making;
- to support the Government on its path to digital-centric development of the country – economic development based on the principles of ‘green’ and inclusive growth, mitigating climate change effects, and broadening a range of opportunities for vulnerable groups.
UNDP is well equipped to help the Government address the existing development challenges by leveraging cutting-edge global and national expertise, applying digital technologies and solutions, bringing innovation in delivery models, co-creation, collaboration, and advocacy journeys. Globally, UNDP has significant record of achievements in these areas - digital dialogue platforms, personalized communications and engagement at scale solutions, satellite and digital imagery demonstrating development impact, STREAM Analytics Software.
The COVID-19 pandemic had an accelerator effect on the use of digital technologies. Operating effectively in the fast changing digital landscape in Belarus and globally, UNDP will identify, support and scale up innovative digital solutions that go to the core of addressing development challenges.
We are looking for a Digital Advisor who has vast experience in designing solutions, adapting best practices to specific contexts, accelerating growth and liaising with relevant stakeholders to build fruitful cooperation, capable of doing in-depth research, advise on data and work at strategic and operational levels. Digital Advisor will work in close collaboration with UNDP Belarus Accelerator Lab, programme and operations section in assisting national partners with creating, testing and implementing innovative solutions.
Positioning UNDP as a key enabler of digitalization in Belarus
Building effective digital partnerships
Providing advisory services within and outside UNDP
Establishing and maintaining digital back-office systems
Core competencies:
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Level 4: Models independent thinking and action
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services
Technical/Functional competencies:
Job knowledge and technical expertise
Strong working knowledge in digital and emerging technologies; working understanding of technology innovations, cloud computing, business intelligence and analytics, agile, lean start up and DevOps methodologies; ability to develop digital initiatives and oversee the development of long-term plans and proposals to support business objectives; ability to effectively drive business, culture, and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
Partnerships
Ability to engage with multiple actors and forge productive working relationships
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Relationship Management
Ability to engage and foster strategic partnerships with other parties, Inter-Agency Coordination and forge productive working relationships
Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Complex Adaptive Systems
Knowledge of complex adaptive systems and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional areas of expertise
Knowledge Management
Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Communication
Ability to effectively communicate intensions and requirements to internal and external stakeholders
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Important applicant information
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Workforce diversity
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Contract Duration: 12 months
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