Open Source Analyst (Home based)

Job title:

Open Source Analyst (Home based)

Company

United Nations Development Programme

Job description

The successful candidate, while primarily positioned within UNDP, will play a key supporting role to the OPSO project working closely with both UNDP and ITU, the candidate will provide technical support to the new staff working in the national OSPOs in close cooperation with the Programme Manager. In addition, the candidate will support on various technical support requests coming from UNDP country office.

• Colloborate with the Programme Manager in overseeing and guiding the OSPOs in all open-source related activities and deliverables.
• Ensure technical, capacity building, and community management advice and support related to open-source software and ecosystem development.
• Work with CDOs communications and community team to enhance awareness of the partnership’s open-source strategy, including production and dissemination of blogs, white papers and other knowledge products.
• Work with the Programme Manager to support country teams to build and scale open-source communities through external partnerships.
• Guide and support digital innovation and government digitization teams to align country digital plans with relevant open-source projects and DPGs.
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional ArrangementThe candidate will be part of the UNDP Chief Digital Office and report to the DPI Manager in the Chief Digital Office (UNDP), with joint project implementation relationship and oversight with Programme Manager. The role is remote but requires flexibility to travel to low and middle income countries (LMICs) where the OSPO will be situated to ensure on-ground alignment and effective collaboration, and potentially to other countries.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 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 Name Definition
Business Direction and 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 system
Digital Digital ecosystemsKnowledge of how they work, understanding of the opportunities and challenges for governments and society
DigitalDigital public goodsKnowledge of how it works, understanding of the opportunities and challenges for governments and society
DigitalDigital transformation designPractical and strategic skills in digital transformation for governments and organizations.DigitalInnovation ecosystem curationAbility to identify key players in an ecosystem, engage with them and mobilize them to build a community and over time a movement around a common mission that can bring about changes at the system level. Ability to give sense of purpose and build trust, develop programmes of activities and platforms to build and strengthen relationships.DigitalE-governanceKnowledge of how it works, understanding of the opportunities and challenges for governments and society
Digital Agile’ methodologies and practicesAbility to manage projects and processes through continuous iteration, learning and improvement. Ability to manage aself-organizing cross-functional teams, foster a team culture of curiosity and learning. Being nimble and being able to improviseand quickly adjust to unforeseen events or changes in conditions or context.Minimum Qualifications Min. Education requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Public Administration, Technology Policy, Public Management or related fields, from a recognized institution is required. Or
• A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in above fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree or equivalent.

Min. years of relevant work experience

• Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in developer communities, innovation, technical project management or a related field with specific experience in open-source software projects.

Required skills

• Experience and knowledge in 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
• Proven track record of strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in diverse teams and adapt to changing situations.
• Demonstrated experience in effortlessly communicate technical concepts with clarity, ensuring all stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, comprehend the details and nuances.
• Experience in software engineering best practices, including agile frameworks, DevOps culture, understanding of design patterns and architectures.

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

• Experience working in open-source initiatives in the public or private sector. Exposure to collaborative environments or international organizations is an asset.
• Experience working with governments and partners (NGOs, social enterprises, development organizations) in a developing country contexts desired.

Required Language(s) Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other UN languages is desired.
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Expected salary

Location

New York

Job date

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:19:11 GMT

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