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Työnimike: UNTIL Thematic Analyst in Education

Työnkuvaus:
In adapting to the growing complexity of the 21st century, the United Nations need to respond dynamically to ensure it remains instrumental in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and targets for the 2030 agenda. Technological innovation and the role of partnerships across sectors have become increasingly important to accelerate progress in addressing the problems that humanity faces.

In close partnership with the Government of Finland, the UN is establishing and operationalizing the United Nations Technology Innovation Lab (UNTIL) located in Espoo, Finland.

The priority focus of the UNTIL Finland Lab will be establishing partnerships with UN Funds and Programmes as well as Governments, Academia, NGOs and private sector leveraging technology to address SDGs challenges in the areas of Education, Health, Circular Economy and Peace and Mediation.

This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects in the United Nations Secretariat (United Nations Technology Innovation Lab - UNTIL Finland) Global Services Division (GSD) of OICT. The incumbent of this position will be a staff member of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

Within delegated authority, and in close cooperation with the global UNTIL team and under guidance of the UNTIL Finland Lab Manager and the Thematic Lead in Education, the Thematic Analyst will be responsible for the following duties:

Assist in developing strategy for and overseeing the design and implementation of the Education programmes of UNTIL Finland; assist in managing/overseeing multiple, concurrent and often disparate tasks for projects that involve cutting-edge innovative applications.
Provide support to the review of project plans, schedules, and budgets on the Education programmes. Identify appropriate human and technical resources to complete the projects. Assist in evaluation of project risk factors, escalating project issues, and developing solutions to project issues.
Help with overseeing the implementation of a partnerships, communication and outreach strategy in the area of Education in collaboration with the UNTIL Finland Communication and Partnerships Officer.
Participate in the submission regular reports to the Education Thematic Advisory Group and UNTIL Finland Advisory Panel. Assist in liaising with the Lab Manager on the strategy of the Education programmes of the lab
Assist in preparing, on the basis of official UN documentation and other sources, initial drafts of articles or chapters for inclusion in UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books.
Participate in the planning and preparation of the budget, work programme and spending plan for the Education programmes of the UNTIL Finland lab.

 Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in education, international business administration, computer science, information systems, innovation management, partnership management, or related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
Required

A minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in programme management in technology innovation, education or related area.
Desirable


A minimum of one year experience in implementing programmes with local and global scope within an international organization is an advantage.
A minimum of one year experience in establishing and implementing partnerships and communication strategies in the area of education is desirable.
A minimum of one year experience in planning, designing and facilitating promotion of innovative technology solutions in the area of education is an advantage

Language Requirements:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat
Fluency in English is required
Knowledge of another official UN is considered an asset

 Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: STAFF
Contract level: P1
Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability


For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/UN-Staff-Contracts.aspx

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jobCategoriesCodes_0: http://data.europa.eu/esco/isco/C1345

positionTypeCode: temporary

Työnantajan nimi: United nations Office for Project Services

source: TIVA