Innovation for Development

Contract

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• Support formulation of concept notes, project documents, MoUs, .. etc • Present background information for the formulation of concept notes, project documents, MoUs, .. etc • Conduct research on Innovation for Development programmes and their applications around the world, including research on best practices; • Develop human interest stories about projects and activities, including contributions to the UN Newsletter where appropriate; • Support the Accelerator Lab Team in maintaining effective correspondence with national and international stakeholders, including donors; • Assist the Accelerator Lab team members in various programmatic and administrative activities upon request; • Perform other duties as they arise.

• Project development and management

• Other information and telecommunications technology experience

  UNDP Somalia launched an Innovation for Development initiative in 2017 to tap into the entrepreneurial talents of Somali youth in order to find new and smart solutions to development challenges. This initiative has already led to a number of projects, events and activities throughout the country, many of which have already produced very promising results. The focus on youth in UNDP’s support for achieving SDG 9 reflects the remarkable demographic situation in Somalia, where over 70% of the population are under 30 years of age, combined with high levels of youth employment. The country’s future will depend on educating and training these young people for the changing world of work – equipping them with the skills they need to find and create opportunities for employment. The focus of our efforts on innovation and entrepreneurship is closely related to this need for smart adaptation, especially in terms of helping youth gain the skills demanded in an increasingly digitalised economy. Experience has shown that innovations in science and technology can be highly effective ways to boost development and help attain the whole range of SDGs. Supporting entrepreneurship,

• Volunteers: 2 needed

• 20+ hours per week / 26 weeks

  • Demonstrated interest in the field of development and the work of international organizations; • Excellent command of written and spoken English; • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required; • Excellent organizational and communication skills; attention to detail; and determination to meet deadlines; • Good research and analytical skills; • Ability to work in a team.

• Somalia

• English, Arabic