Digital Transformation Analyst – Multiple Positions (Home Based)

Job title:

Digital Transformation Analyst – Multiple Positions (Home Based)

Company

United Nations Development Programme

Job description

UNDP is looking for a Digital Transformation Analyst to provide programme/initiative coordination, research, and events/engagement support to Team leads of the management team of Digital Transformation on key areas of Digital Transformation, that form the scope of work:Support the Management team in strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects, capabilities and enablement areas within Chief Digital Office.

• Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of current trends and/or lessons learned in digital programming and recommend areas for digital programming support.
• Support the design and strategic planning of key strategic initiatives to be implemented by the Programmatic and Internal Transformation teams, in support of the Chief Digital Officer’s mandate and leadership.
• Work closely with various programming teams across UNDP to support the implementation of digital programming.
• Support knowledge management of digitally enabled programmes across UNDP to improve and accelerate the work, including developing approaches for data collection, documentation, and knowledge-sharing.
• Provide project coordination support to global events, co organized with partners.
• Provide research and coordination support for ongoing AI, Capacity Building, enablement and data projects. This may include operational support for these initiatives, including for delivering trainings and organizing events.
• Assist with strengthening the flow of communication to and from senior and expanded management teams.

Support communication and advocacy related to CDO’s digital project portfolio.

• Produce quality PowerPoint presentations capturing latest results, insights, and reporting, both internally and externally for stakeholders including during events, project results and so on.
• Produce quality briefing notes and research support to enable Digital Transformation advocacy, engagement and communication of key messages, initiatives, and next steps to internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the day-to-day operations of the pillar, including through organizing meetings, establishing sub-teams to drive changes in structures and cadences for effective functioning of the practice.
• Ensure that timely follow-up action is taken and that the Supervisor’s commitments and agreements are appropriately reflected.
• Contribute to ongoing digital initiatives led by or involving the CDO office, including supporting team culture activities, internal digital community engagement, and other team engagement tasks.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.Institutional Arrangement
As these are multiple positions, they will either report into the Head of Data and Technology, or the Head of Digital Programmes within CDO. Given the global consultations to be undertaken during this assignment, the incumbent is expected to be reasonably flexible with his/her availability for such consultations taking into consideration different time zones.CompetenciesCore
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 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
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 discriminationCross-Functional & Technical competenciesThematic Area NameDefinitionBusiness Direction& StrategyBusinessAcumenAbility to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization.DigitalDigitalEcosystemsKnowledge of how they work, understanding of the opportunities and challenges for governments and society
Partnership management Strategic engagementAbility to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives
Digital Agile methodology and processesAbility to manage projects and processes through continuous iteration, learning and improvement. Ability to manage a self-organising cross-functional teams, foster a team culture of curiosity and learning. Being nimble and being able to improvise and quickly adjust to unforeseen events or changes in conditions or context.
Business Development Knowledge GenerationAbility to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.BusinessManagementResults-basedManagementAbility to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.
Business Direction & Strategy Systems ThinkingAbility to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.Required Skills and ExperienceMin. Education requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Global Affairs, International Relations, Development Studies, or a related field is required. or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor´s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination withtwo additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Min. yearsof relevant work experience

• A minimum of 2 years (with master´s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor´s degree) of relevant experience in project management and/or management consulting.

Required skills

• Experience in strategy, operations, process consulting, or program delivery/policy formulation within digital and/or innovation projects.

Desired skillsin addition to the competencies covered in theCompetencies section

• Demonstrated experience with digital technologies.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to concisely analyze information and present recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is advantageous.

Professional CertificatesNADisclaimerUNDP 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

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:50:41 GMT

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