Digital Transformation Specialist ( Home-based )

Job title:

Digital Transformation Specialist ( Home-based )

Company

United Nations Development Programme

Job description

UNDP is hiring a Digital Transformation Specialist to support UNDPs work with DPI in countries, working closely with CDO and UNDP Governance colleagues, and other relevant partners. Key areas of responsibilities include support for project planning and execution, in-country technical assistance and convenings.The Digital Transformation Specialist will be responsible for:Lead National Digital Transformations and Project Design

• Provide leading technical advice and support in cooperation with colleagues and consultants. Act as the CDO focal point for 5-10 UNDP country offices and associated government counterparts, including developing projects, participate in missions with consultants, undertake assessments, provide strategic recommendations, and work in close coordination with partners and UNDP Country Office staff.
• Advocate for the importance of digital transformation for development to UNDP Regional Hubs, Country Offices, and sectoral teams within UNDP. Including for the DPI approach, and the universal DPI Safeguards, the use of open standards, open-source software and DPGs, methodologies to ensuring no one is left behind in digital transformation, involvement of civil society organizations (CSOs) in digital interventions, etc.
• Ensure country-level interventions align with international standards and best practices. Keep abreast of developments in digital transformation and policy related to DPI. This could be strategies for strengthening local digital capacity, recent trends in digital wallets and verifiable credentials, types of civil registration and identity systems, data interoperability frameworks, etc.

Lead Strategic Partnership, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization

• Coordination with partners: Maintain coordination, support webinars and events for joint advocacy with external partners (Co-Develop, Center for DPI, MyData, GovStack, AccessNow, World Bank ID4D team, ID4Africa, Secure Identity Alliance, Rightscon, etc.)
• With support from colleagues in CDO, lead resource mobilization support and engage with global donors for a selected group of UNDP Country Office and government counterparts, using insights and recommendations from UNDPs technical support and assessments.
• Support the development of practitioner notes, blog posts and other knowledge products related to inclusive digital transformation following the DPI approach in developing countries.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the OrganizationInstitutional ArrangementThe Digital Transformation Specialist will report to the Digital Public Infrastructure Manager in the Chief Digital Office (CDO).Given the global assignments to be undertaken, the Digital Transformation Specialist is expected to be reasonably flexible to attend meetings/video calls taking into consideration different time zones.CompetenciesCore Competencies
Achieve Results LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivityCross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name DefinitionBusiness Direction& Strategy System Thinking Ability 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 system2030 AgendaGovernance Legal Identity for All
Digital Digital transformation design Practical and strategic skills in digital transformation for governments and organisations.
Digital Digital thought leadership Ongoing research into emerging technologies and digital trends and the applications, risks, and opportunities associated with digital adoption, combined with the ability to communicate this synthesis with a broad audience.
Digital E-governance Knowledge of how it works, understanding of the opportunities and challenges for governments and societyBusinessManagementPortfolioManagement Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity. Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management.BusinessManagementPartnershipsManagement Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.Required Skills and ExperienceMin. Education requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Development Studies, or a related field is required. Or
• A first-level university degree in the fields mentioned above, in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Min. years of relevant work experience

• A minimum of 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience working on digital projects in a public, nonprofit, or development setting.

Required skills

• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance to governments or implementing strategies in developing countries.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting concept notes for donors/resource mobilization.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

• Demonstrated experience in digital transformation in government, governance, and/or digital technologies and human rights
• Experience working with/demonstrated knowledge of ‘foundational’ systems, data exchanges or digital identity in government
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including governments, multilateral organizations, civil society organizations, private sector companies, academia, and donors.

Required Language(s)

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

Professional Certificates N/ADisclaimerUNDP 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, 08 Jan 2025 23:08:59 GMT

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