Policy Specialist (Knowledge Management) – IPSA 11

Job title:

Policy Specialist (Knowledge Management) – IPSA 11

Company

United Nations Development Programme

Job description

• Support implementation of CPST knowledge management strategy, including quality assurance of CPST knowledge and communications products:

• Provide guidance and support to CSPT technical staff on development of knowledge products;
• Support strategic planning and quality assurance of CSPT knowledge product pipeline and outputs;
• Update knowledge management SOPs, as required;
• Support quality assurance and technical review of CSPT communications pipeline;
• Ensure alignment of knowledge products with CPST and UNDP corporate knowledge strategies and UNDP’s strategic plan

• Leverage the breadth and expertise of UNDP to demonstrate the power of the Climate Promise:

• Support analysis of trends, scenarios, and emerging challenges related to NDC ambition and implementation, including lasting inclusivity;
• Advance UNDP’s global thought leadership and contribution to global policy debates through coordination/leadership of world-class thought leadership products and reports;
• Undertake analysis of Climate Promsie results and portfolio to identify emerging trends and codify good practices;
• Engage in ongoing codification of thought leadership process through blogs, briefs, webinars, and other relevant knowledge products;
• Draft, review and provide feedback to evidence-based research;
• Liaise with, and foster, cross-cutting knowledge generation, across the GPN.

• Research internal and external environment for relevant knowledge content:

• Research trends, scenarios, and emerging challenges related to NDC ambition and implementation, including lasting inclusivity;
• Research and disseminate new information, analysis, and policy recommendations related to the nexus of climate and development issues, in the context of Agenda 2030.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation

Competencies

Core
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 4: Create systems and processes that enable learning and development for all
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 4: Create ethical culture, identify/address barriers to inclusion

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies) Thematic Area Name Definition
Programme and policies Climate Understanding of climate change policies: Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Programme and policies Climate Understanding of international climate regime and application
Business Development Knowledge generation Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need
Business Direction and Strategy Strategic Thinking Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions.
Digital & Innovation Data analysis Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making
Business Management

Communications

Ability to position a UNDP brand and uphold it to a high level of quality.

Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.

Required Skills and Experience Min. Education requirements

A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in either Public/Business Administration, International Development, Environmental Sciences, Knowledge Management and/or related fields, or a bachelor’s degree in the aforementioned fields with additional 2 years of experience is required.

Min. years of relevant work experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in research, knowledge management, or policy design in an international development context
Required skills

• Demonstrated experience in assessing NDCs, LTS, and other climate policy instruments across a range of characteristics and development contexts;
• Experience with data management, learning, and/or KM or online community platforms;
• Demonstrated research and analytic skills;
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools.

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

• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Self-motivated, with ability to work with minimum supervision on tight deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of teams and partners.

Required Language(s)

Excellent oral and written skills in English.

Fluency in another UN language is an asset.
Professional Certificates N.A

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

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:37:59 GMT

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