Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Open Source Analyst- IPSA 9 (Home Based)

Job title:

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Open Source Analyst- IPSA 9 (Home Based)

Company

United Nations Development Programme

Job description

The successful candidate, while primarily positioned within UNDP, will play a key role within this partnership framework, advising and supporting the two OSTFs. Working closely with both UNDP and ITU, the candidate will guide the establishment of open-source strategies, policies, and guidelines in close cooperation with the Programme Manager. The collaboration will extend to various departments to ensure that the open-source initiatives align with broader development goals and mandates.

• Oversee and guide the OSTFs in all open-source related activities and deliverables, working in close collaboration with Programme Manager.
• Offer technical, capacity building, and community management advice and support.
• Enhance awareness of the partnership’s open-source strategy both internally and externally, particularly among the two host countries of the OSTFs, in open-source communities and other relevant fora.
• Support OSTFs build and scale open-source communities of contributors through community management, possibly via university partnerships, and support with events and communications.
• Work collaboratively with digital innovation and government digitization teams to align country digital plans with relevant open-source projects and DPGs.

The role is predominantly remote, yet requires the flexibility to travel to the two LMICs where the OSTFs will be situated to ensure on-ground alignment and effective collaboration.

Institutional Arrangement

The candidate will be part of the UNDP Chief Digital Office and report to DPI Manager a.i. in the Chief Digital Office (UNDP), with joint project implementation relationship and oversight with Programme Manager of the project (ITU).

Competencies

Core
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

People Management (Insert below standard sentence

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies) Thematic Area Name Definition
Digital and Innovation Digital ecosystems

Knowledge of how they work, understanding of the opportunities and challenges for governments and society
Digital and Innovation

Digital learning & development

Knowledge of digital learning methods and ability to design and develop digital learning programmes.
Digital and Innovation

Digital public goods

Knowledge of how it works, understanding of the opportunities and challenges for governments and society
Digital and Innovation

Digital transformation design

Practical and strategic skills in digital transformation for governments and organisations.

Partnership management

Relationship management

Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding

Information Management & Technology

Programming

Knowledge in programming concept, developing software program and management of application lifecycle. Knowledge of Oracle VCBS, Microsoft tools and equivalent an asset.
Information Management & Technology

IT Project Management

Capacity to manage ICT projects, using IT methodologies and approaches such as agile deployment and/or waterfall system development methods. PMP and PRINCE2 certification or equivalent desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements

• A Masters degree in political science, development studies, or software engineering, computer science, public administration, technology policy, public management or related fields, from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in above fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree or equivalent.

Min. years of relevant work experience

• At least 2 years of professional experience in developer communities, innovation, technical project management or a related field with specific experience in open-source software projects.
• Experience working in open-source initiatives in the public or private sector. Exposure to collaborative environments or international organizations is a plus.
• Desirable: Experience working with governments and partners (NGOs, social enterprises, development organisations) in a developing country context.

Required skills

• Knowledgeable on Open Source Management (OSM) to provide guidance on open-source strategy, policy, process and implementation planning, to ensure licensing compliance, foresight on security vulnerabilities, and help assess source code quality and good practices, scale-up and scheduling across projects and developments
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in diverse teams and adapt to changing situations.
• Effortlessly communicate technical concepts with clarity, ensuring all stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, comprehend the details and nuances.
• Awareness of software engineering best practices, including agile frameworks, DevOps culture, understanding of design patterns and architectures.

Required Language(s)

Essential: Proficiency in English.

Desirable: Knowledge of other UN languages.

Disclaimer

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Expected salary

Location

New York

Job date

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:23:46 GMT

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