Social Innovation Analyst (Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants)

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Background

In 2019, UNDP established a global network of Accelerator Labs—one of the largest learning networks focused on sustainable development by setting up 90 Accelerator Labs covering 114 countries. These labs aim to ignite progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through exploration, solutions mapping of grassroots innovations, and human-centered experimentation. The Accelerator Lab in the Philippines (ALab PH) continues to carry this mandate forward within UNDP Philippines by exploring, mapping, and testing solutions in various frontier development challenges, including local convergence, circular economy, sustainable cities, and inclusive, grassroots-based, and data-driven innovation.

Building on the Lab’s early momentum and learnings, ALab PH remains an active and valued capability of the Country Office—supporting UNDP’s programmatic priorities through practical experimentation, partnership-building, project implementation, and knowledge generation. UNDP ALab PH retains Social Innovation Analysts to help manage its portfolios of innovations by, among others, following through on the progress of components experiments or initiatives, collaborating with UNDP programme and operations teams, engaging a broad range of external stakeholders, overseeing outputs of service providers and partners, and documenting and disseminating knowledge and learnings. The current set of portfolios include:

In pursuing the portfolios above, ALab PH closely collaborates with relevant programme teams in the UNDP country office. ALAB PH also explores various themes that cut across the above portfolios. These include: (i) harnessing frontier technologies for development; (ii) entrepreneurship and private investment; and (iii) strengthening local governance capacity. 

UNDP ALab PH will recruit one (1) Social Innovation Analyst who will work across the Lab’s innovation portfolios. The Analyst is expected to actively collaborate with portfolio leads and team members to cross-pollinate insights, approaches, and learnings across Inclusive Innovation, Green and Circular Economy, and Inclusive Value Chains for Local Development. The Scope of Work below outlines the core responsibilities of the Social Innovation Analyst and will be implemented through a coordinated, cross-portfolio approach —supporting the delivery of initiatives while flexibly contributing expertise as needed to advance ALab PH’s overall objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Social Innovation Analysts will directly report to the Head of Solutions Mapping of the Accelerator Lab Philippines. 

The Social Innovation Analyst shall work closely with the Pintig Lab, SDG Partnerships and Finance Team (both under IAT) and with the Programme Team (including the communications unit) relevant to the portfolio being managed. The Social Innovation Analyst is expected to coordinate with government partners (national and local), CSOs, and other key partners.

Ensure strategic management of the project and provide day-to-day financial and administrative management for the delivery of the project’s activities focusing on achievement of the following results:

Develop and maintain effective working relationships and coordinate with key counterparts to ensure the strategic positioning of UNDP, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Efficient support to tasks related to advocacy, programming, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) focusing on achievement of the following results:

Ensure provision of technical advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

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

Competencies

Core Competencies

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 discrimination

Cross-functional & Technical competencies

Business Direction and Strategy 

Business Development 

Business Management 

Digital 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Industrial Design, General Design, Technology & Innovation, Social Sciences, Sociology, Development Economics, Community Development, Public Administration, Management, Communication, Innovation, or other related field is required. Or  

First level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with two (2) additional   years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advance university degree.

Experience:

Required skills:

Experience in Project Management: Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals. 

Experience in Project /Programme Delivery: Demonstrated ability to get things done while exercising good judgement.

Experience in Data Analysis: Demonstrated ability to set goals and indicators and to interpret and synthesize results into usable information to inform policy, strategy, and/or action.

Desired skills:

Required Languages:

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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