New Volunteering Opportunities at UNDP Tanzania, Programme Officer – Innovation

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Jobs in Tanzania 2020: New Volunteering  Opportunities at UNDP Tanzania, 2020

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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

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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.

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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

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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.
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Application procedure:
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.
Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage 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://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage 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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