Digital Innovation Analyst (UNDP)

📌OVERVIEW:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

📌GENERAL INFORMATION:

Duty station: Lilongwe, Malawi.
Job Schedule: Full time.
Required Languages: English and Chichewa.
Apply Before: 08/29/2024, 10:59 AM.

📌RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identifying Opportunities for Digital Innovation: The Digital Innovation Analyst is responsible for identifying opportunities for digital innovation within the IDT4M project. This may involve researching new technologies, analyzing trends, and identifying areas where digital solutions can improve efficiency or effectiveness;
Gender-Inclusive Solutions: The Digital Innovation Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring that digital solutions are gender-inclusive. This may involve conducting gender analyses to identify the specific needs and challenges faced by women and men, and developing digital solutions that address these needs. For example, in a project focused on improving access to healthcare, the Digital Innovation Analyst may work to develop digital health solutions that are accessible and user-friendly for both women and men;
Developing Digital Strategies: Once opportunities have been identified, the Digital Innovation Analyst is responsible for developing digital strategies to address them. This may involve creating a roadmap for implementing new technologies, setting goals and objectives, and developing plans for measuring success;
Implementing Digital Solutions: The Digital Innovation Analyst is responsible for overseeing the implementation of digital solutions. This may involve working with internal teams or external vendors to develop and deploy new technologies, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget;
Training and Support: The Digital Innovation Analyst is responsible for providing training and support to staff and stakeholders who will be using new digital solutions. This may involve developing training materials, conducting training sessions, and providing ongoing support to ensure that users are able to effectively use new technologies;
Monitoring and Evaluation: The Digital Innovation Analyst is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the impact of digital solutions. This may involve collecting and analyzing data, measuring key performance indicators, and making recommendations for improvements based on the results;
Stakeholder Engagement: The Digital Innovation Analyst is responsible for engaging with stakeholders to ensure that their needs are being met and that they are involved in the development and implementation of digital solutions. This may involve conducting stakeholder interviews, holding workshops or focus groups, and communicating regularly with stakeholders to keep them informed of progress;
Research and Development: The Digital Innovation Analyst is responsible for staying up-to-date on the latest digital trends and technologies. This may involve conducting research, attending conferences and workshops, and networking with other professionals in the field;
Project Management: The Digital Innovation Analyst is responsible for managing digital innovation initiatives from start to finish under the guidance of the project manager. This may involve developing project plans, managing budgets and timelines, and coordinating with internal and external teams to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget;
Communication: The Digital Innovation Analyst is responsible for communicating with internal and external stakeholders about digital innovation initiatives. This may involve writing reports and presentations, giving presentations to senior management or other stakeholders, and communicating regularly with project teams to keep them informed of progress;
Problem Solving: The Digital Innovation Analyst is responsible for identifying and solving problems that arise during the development and implementation of digital solutions. This may involve troubleshooting technical issues, resolving conflicts between stakeholders, and finding creative solutions to complex problems.

📌REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Science, ICT, or a related discipline is required. Or
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Required skills:

Up to 2 years (with master’s degree) or minimum of 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in the digital field is required;
Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships that result in adoption of organizational change;
Demonstrated team working and coordinating skills;
Demonstrated ability to plan and produce quality results to meet established goals;
Demonstrated ability to generate innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations;
Demonstrated experience in development of digital strategies in an organization;
Experience in monitoring and evaluation of digital solutions;
Demonstrated experience in developing and operationalizing data-based guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards within any set-up;
Experience working in the UN or any other national or international organization in work of similar nature;
Demonstrable experience in research and development in the area of digital innovation.