United Nations UNDP Careers – Coordinator (Research & Partnerships – Global Pulse Lab)

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Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project: Global Pulse
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Lab Operations
Manager
About UNDP:
Global Pulse is an innovation initiative of the United Nations
Secretary-General, established to harness today’s new world of digital data and
real-time analytics to gain a better understanding of changes in human
well-being. Global Pulse aims to contribute a future in which access to better
information sooner makes it possible to keep international development on
track, protect the world’s most vulnerable populations, and strengthen
resilience to global shocks. Global Pulse is being implemented as a global
network of Pulse Labs, bringing together expertise from UN agencies,
governments, academia, and the private sector to research, develop, test and
share tools and approaches for harnessing real-time data for more effective and
efficient policy action. For more information on Global Pulse go to
http://www.unglobalpulse.org.
About Pulse Lab Kampala:
Global Pulse is establishing an innovation hub for real-time monitoring
in Kampala. The Lab will function as an open innovation space where policy
experts together with UN development practitioners and other partners
experiment with new types of data and emerging technologies to evaluate their
potential to enhance both public policy decision-making and community
resilience. Following the development of useful approaches, Pulse Lab Kampala
will support institutional adoption of these innovations into policy and practice.
Job Summary: Job Summary: The
Research and Partnerships Coordinator will build and grow partnerships and lay
the groundwork necessary for launching a fully operational Pulse Lab. The
incumbent will work with the Data Scientist and Global Chief of Research to
engage with stakeholders across the UN system, government and private sector to
solicit Big Data project ideas, develop scopes of work and project proposals,
identify appropriate research partners, and manage the execution and delivery
of research project results.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
Establish and coordinate UN Global Pulse partnerships in Uganda;
Support initial research project discussions, design and
implementation;
Establish and maintain relationships with relevant Government entities,
UN specialists and other partners involved in research projects;
Advocate for the objectives of Global Pulse.
1. Partnership Building:
  • Routinely review the partnerships
    landscape in Uganda to ensure optimal win-win partnerships for Pulse Lab
    Kampala;
  • Identify and mobilize key strategic
    private sector partnerships to enhance impact of Global Pulse’s strategic
    priorities;
  • Maintain, build and grow effective
    relationships with counterparts in the UN system to promote and strengthen
    coordinated support for Pulse Lab Kampala;
  • Monitor and analyze the latest
    developments in areas of relevance to Pulse Lab Kampala, including
    emerging technologies for social change, mobile data collection and
    advocacy, data visualization etc. Identify issues and trends of
    significance to Global Pulse and advise Pulse Lab Kampala on appropriate
    responses and actions;
  • Actively keep track of events and
    conferences of interest to Global Pulse.
2. Coordination:
  • Develop and implement the Pulse Lab
    Kampala partnership strategy in line with the overall Global Pulse
    partnerships strategy;
  • Review and refine the strategy at regular
    intervals to harness new emerging opportunities, to anticipate changes to
    the internal direction and external environment, and to make mid-term
    adjustments;
  • Take lead of Pulse Lab’s engagement with
    the local innovation sector, while advocate the goals of Global Pulse in
    relevant forums (e.g. meet-ups, workshops, conferences, etc);
  • Lead the establishment and achievement of
    specific private sector resource mobilization/partnership goals and
    objectives;
  • As necessary offer technical support to
    the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in partnership consultations,
    including convening meetings and events.
3. Project Management:
  • Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day
    operation of assigned research projects;
  • Act as the principal operational liaison
    for research partners;
  • Monitor the progress of research
    activities, develop and maintain research records, and prepare periodic
    and ad hoc reports as required;
  • Implement quality control process
    throughout the research process;
  • Coordinate Pulse Lab Kampala’s ongoing
    research projects by ensuring that work scope, research protocol and UN
    Rules and Regulations are followed;
  • In charge of final output and delivery of completed
    research projects, and related output materials (reports, write-ups,
    presentations) on deadline;
  • Perform any other job-related duties as
    assigned.
Key Result Areas:
  • Key strategic private sector partnerships
    mobilized;
  • Pulse Lab Kampala partnership strategy
    developed and implemented;
  • Achievement of specific private sector
    resource mobilization/partnership goals and objectives;
  • UN Resident Coordinator’s Office
    effectively supported to coordinate UN collaboration and advocacy;
  • Research records effectively managed and
    timely and effective reporting and communication on results.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the UNDP
    Coordinator (Research & Partnerships – Global Pulse Lab) should hold
    an advanced university degree in social sciences, international
    development, law, public or business administration, economics, or related
    area;
  • At least a first-level university degree
    with seven years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
    advanced university degree.
  • Ideally, five years of relevant
    experience, preferably in business management, setting up/managing diverse
    and innovative partnerships, producing workable process documentation for
    technical innovation projects;
  • Past experience with technology innovation
    and demonstrated ability to translate between technical non-technical
    stakeholders;
  • Work experience in a Start-up, and proven
    ability to start initiatives in rapidly changing environments highly
    desirable;
  • Extensive background in project management
    or consulting is highly desirable;
  • Demonstrated success in multilateral
    negotiations with government and private sector actors;
  • Excellent computer literacy skills;
  • Software development skills will be an
    added advantage.
  • Fluency in both spoken and written
    English;
  • Knowledge of a local language is
    desirable.
Personal Competencies:
Functional Competencies:
  • Strong leadership skills;
  • Excellent communication, public speaking
    and documentation skills;
  • Ability to forge and manage relationships
    for results;
  • Demonstrated sense of initiative and
    problem-solving skills;
  • Understanding of government partner
    workflows and agendas;
  • Understanding of UN workflows and agendas.
Core Competencies:
  • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the
    UN’s values and ethical standards;
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and
    strategic goals of UNDP;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race,
    nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Treats all people fairly without
    favoritism.
How to Apply:
If you believe you are one of the ideal candidates for this opportunity
in working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), then visit the
web link below for full job details and How to Apply.
NB: UNDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
Deadline:  4th April 2014

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