Volunteering Job Opportunities at UNDP Tanzania, Programme Officer – Innovation – NAFASI ZA KAZI

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Programme Officer – Innovation

National Expert
Host entity UNDP
Country United Republic of Tanzania
Duty station Dar es Salaam (TZA)
Language skills English
Start date Immediate
Duration 6 months
Application deadline 03rd August, 2020

Eligibility criteria

• Minimum age: 35 years old. Applicants must nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
• Description of task
• Support Innovation strategic platform formulation processes in Tanzania
• Support the Technical specialist in facilitation related to establishment and strengthening of the strategic innovation Platform.
• Support the Coordination preparations of meetings and other high-level engagements by the secretariat.
• Pro-actively Participate in activities related to Tanzania ecosystem engagement.
• Support Local and International consultants navigating the Tanzania innovation ecosystem during programme formulation
• Support facility activities related to the UNDP accelerator lab programme.
• Support and participate in the designing of all related communication products/materials and different stages of establishment.
• Support activities related to the establishment of the Association of hubs as initiated by the Human Development and Innovation Fund.
• Perform other duties as instructed.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent
• Education – Additional Comments: Master’s degree in a relevant field, preferably in the area of Economics, Law, Finance, Social Sciences, International Trade/Relations, or related international development fields
• Required experience: 180 Months

Experience remark:

• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in development programming especially in Innovative Financing
• Proven managerial experience (min 5 years)
• Highest strategic thinking and creative thinking skills
• Strong networks in the Tanzanian innovation ecosystem
• Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative public speaking.
• Has highest people skills, and able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong writing skills, with strong preference for knowledge and experience in writing for private sector audiences.
• Sound experience in proposal writing
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to understand and use web-based applications and platforms
• Good familiarity with basic computer programmes
• Language skills:
• English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent

Area of expertise: Public information and reporting, Development programme/project administration
Area of expertise details:

CORE COMPETENCIES:
Innovation:

• Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations;
• Contributes reliable production of knowledge services and transactions;
• Adapts deliverables to meet client needs;
• Interprets policy within context and applies with judgment;
• Anticipates obstacles and applies practical solutions.
• Agile, tech savvy and passionate about Science, technology and innovation

Communication:

• Learns to relate constructive knowledge to others;
• Presents coherent analysis;
• Represents self and work with appropriate professional standards; eager to voice new ideas;
• Respects difference of opinion;Gains trust of peers, partners, clients;
• Presents complex, conceptual ideas in practical terms to others.

Driving license: No

Competencies values:

• Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams.

Application procedure:

• Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
• Please first register your profile at https://ift.tt/2Kf9UJV.
• Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://ift.tt/2KeyMow and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
• Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
• Please first update your profile at https://ift.tt/2y4t67y. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://ift.tt/2KeyMow and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call for to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 03-08-2020.

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