Partnerships Senior Analyst (Data Governance)

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Overview

Support partnership development for GDAI.

You have:

• Advanced university degree in privacy, cybersecurity, law or related field required.
• 2 years of experience in data privacy/cybersecurity legal work or related field required.
• Experience in analyzing privacy and technology regulations across regions required.
• Experience in UN partnership management and agreement negotiation preferred.
• Full working knowledge of English required.

Contract

This is a IICA-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-1 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

1. General Background

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, Governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. South East Asia and Pacific Multi Country Office (EAPMCO) The South East Asia and Pacific Multi Country Office (EAPMCO) supports, develops and oversees the UNOPS portfolio of projects in South East Asia and the Pacific. EAPMCO was established in January 2023 following the merger of the Thailand Multi-Country Office, which covered 20 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, and the Cambodia Multi-Country Office, which covered 4 countries South East Asia - 3 countries in the Mekong Sub-region (Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam) and the Philippines. EAPMCO currently covers 24 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific. With its head office in Bangkok, the Multi-Country Office comprises nine business units: SEMCO Thailand, EAPMCO Indonesia, EAPMCO Pacific Operations Cluster, EAPMCO Papua New Guinea, EAPMCO China, EAPMCO Vietnam, EAPMCO Lao PDR, EAPMCO Philippines and EAPMCO Cambodia.

In 2022, the UNOPS EAPMCO implemented projects worth more than USD 95.7 million, in the areas of Energy Transition, Digital Transformations, Sustainable Environmental Management, Climate Change, Waste Management, Rule of Law and Access to Justice, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Post Conflict Reintegration, Emergency Relief, Post COVID19 Economic Transformations, and Health, through HR, procurement, construction, contract management, fund and program management services.

The Multi Country Office head office in Bangkok provides strategic direction, operational support, delivery oversight and assurance of the excellence of business processes and quality standards across all of the entire Multi Country Office locations. It is also responsible for developing, delivering and managing the portfolio of engagements in the country of the MCO location itself.

Background - Job Specific

UN Global Pulse UN Global Pulse (UNGP) is an initiative of the Executive Office of Secretary-General (EOSG) founded in 2009. We work in support of the Secretary-General’s priorities, in advancement of the UN Charter. UNGP serves as a cross-pillar lead and hub for experimentation and digital innovation. We have a globally distributed team in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. The teams work with digital innovation, strategic foresight, real-time data and artificial intelligence to further sustainable development, humanitarian and peace outcomes. Our vision is ‘A world in which responsible and inclusive digital innovation serves to empower people and protect the planet’. Our mission is to work at the intersection of digital innovation and science to inform, inspire and support the entire UN and those it serves, to anticipate and respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow.

The goals of the UNGP Network are: i) to generate knowledge, capabilities and approaches that support the transformation of the United Nations into a more agile and resilient ‘next-generation’ institution; ii) to create and accelerate the development of globally accessible approaches that help communities and partners anticipate and address emerging global challenges; and iii) to advocate for the global transformation of policies, practices and culture required to maximize the impact of digital innovation, minimize its risk of harm, and ensure pathways to scale and sustainability.

Global Pulse’s GDAI is an initiative managed by UNOPS and the Executive Office of the Secretary General (EOSG) and across Global Pulse Labs that brings together UN agencies and private, public, and social sector partners for the development of data and AI products as digital public goods (DPGs). GDAI aspires to catalyze the formation of a cohesive and responsibly open ecosystem of data and AI products and services that reduces inefficiencies in the development of digital solutions for sustainable development and humanitarian action—with an initial focus on natural disaster response and recovery—to accelerate attainment of the sustainable development goals.

Partnerships Senior Analyst ( Data Governance) will support partnership development for Global Pulse’s Global Data Access Initiative (GDAI).

Partnerships across the private, public, and social sector are a key driver of the success of GDAI. With experience in the development of partnerships, including partnership agreements as the foundation for joint success, and a good understanding of the UN system across agencies and/or UN secretariat, the Partnerships Senior Analyst ( Data Governance) will draft and evolve partnership agreements for pro-bono service partnerships and to secure responsible data access from data providers. Furthermore, the incumbent will support the negotiation of these agreements. The Partnership and Data Governance Analyst may also contribute to GDAI’s data governance framework and advise on issues regarding compliance with data protection and privacy laws, risk assessments, and privacy preserving product design and deployment.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new initiative and to shape the direction of data and AI products as digital public goods to enable the development of digital solutions for impact at scale. The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

Functional Responsibilities

2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment

Under the supervision of the GDAI Programme Lead ; the incumbent will support initial setup and negotiation of partnership agreements necessary to commence implementation of GDAI. The incumbent will support the development of the following deliverables:

GDAI Partnerships:

• Draft and revise one Statements of Work (SOW) reflecting a partner’s planned contribution to GDAI in coordination with the GDAI Project Manager and other project staff as necessary
• Engage with three future partners across the private, public, and social sector (including the United Nations) as is necessary for the development of SOWs and Memoranda of Understandings / and to further the objectives of GDAI under the direction of the GDAI Lead and GDAI Project Manager.
• Draft two initial partnership agreements, coordinating with potential partners and relevant actors across the UN.
• Conduct due diligence assessment of prospective partners as may be necessary, write due diligence reports, and coordinate with prospective partners for completion of their due diligence as may be required.

Future Operating Model for GDAI partnerships

• Provide consolidated advice to project leadership and design teams in coordination with expert partners about organizational implications of various possible scaling pathways for GDAI - within or outside the UN - as it scales.

Partnership Pathway Streamlining

• Provide consolidated written advice to the GDAI Lead and GDAI Project Manager on preferred pathways for partners to support GDAI (contribution agreements, pro-bono services agreements, and data sharing agreement etc.).

GDAI Risk Assessments

• Conduct three assessments of applicable data privacy and protection laws, other relevant laws and policies, and UN regulations and policies as relevant to partnerships - highlighting legal risks including privacy risks to the GDAI Lead and GDAI Project Manager

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Progress controls is monitored by the project manager

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Minimum advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the filed of area of privacy, cybersecurity, and teleconology specific areas of law is required.
• A first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in above-mentioned fields with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree or higher degrees.
• CIPP certifications and law license is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in data privacy/cybersecurity legal work or related field is required.
• Experience in analyzing privacy and technology related regulations across regions and geographies is required.
• Experience in UN specific partnership management and agreement negotiation is an asset
• Experience drafting and analyzing UN policy in the areas of privacy and AI ethics is an asset
• Experience with analyzing and designing data access products including data exchanges is a plus
• Experience working in and management of multi-disciplinary teams – and the private sector is desired

Language Requirements:

• Full working knowledge of English is required

Contract type, level and duration

1. Contract type: IICA/LICA (Home-based retainer)
2. Contract level: IICA-1/LICA 9
3. Contract duration: One year contract (with a provision of 50 working days) with a possibility of extension

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Disclaimer: In duty stations where the NPO category has been established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), a home-based retainer must be issued a Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA).

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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