Innovation & Technical Assistance Analyst at UNDP Tanzania

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Innovation & Technical Assistance Analyst
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Identification 17920
Locations Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Schedule Full time
Agency UNDP
Grade NPSA-9
Vacancy Type National Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area Inclusive Growth
Bureau Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Education & Work Experience
Master’s Degree – 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor’s Degree – 4 year(s) experience
Required Languages English and Swahili
Vacancy Timeline 1 Week

Job Description
Background
Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity
as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we
operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are
empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and
fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to
our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved
populations. People who identify as
belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly
encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our
values and inspiring stories.

UNDP
does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of
harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All
selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and
background checks.

UNDP Tanzania has implemented a systematic
approach to its development initiatives, restructuring its operational
framework through a portfolio strategy. This strategic shift aims to
facilitate a holistic view of intended impacts and foster a coherent and
integrated approach towards their realization. Among the portfolios
established is the Youth Catalyst Portfolio, dedicated to empowering
youth as key drivers of national development across various domains. One
of the anchor initiatives within this portfolio is the FUNGUO
Innovation Programme, which aims to stimulate innovation, investment,
and impact by supporting youth-led startups and early-stage innovative
businesses.

The FUNGUO programme is committed to advancing
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Tanzania through an integrated
approach aimed at nurturing impact-driven startups and innovative Micro,
Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). By strategically addressing
obstacles within the innovation ecosystem, FUNGUO seeks to create an
empowering environment for innovators and entrepreneurs. The program’s
theory of impact posits that supporting and scaling startups and
innovative MSMEs will not only generate jobs, particularly for women and
youth, but also enhance income, leading to quality livelihoods and
fostering sustainable and inclusive development.

Co-funded by
the European Union (through the BEGIN Programme), the British Government
(through the Africa Technology and Innovation Partnerships, ATIP) and
UNDP, FUNGUO is implemented by UNDP Tanzania in collaboration with the
United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). This collaborative and
multi-stakeholder approach ensures a comprehensive and impactful
intervention in Tanzania’s innovation ecosystem. Working closely with
the Tanzanian Commission of Science and Technology (COSTECH) and other
government agencies, FUNGUO aims to make a significant contribution to
the country’s sustainable development goals by fostering a supportive
environment for startups and innovative MSMEs.

The program’s
overarching vision is to create lasting change by not only addressing
existing challenges but also by laying the groundwork for a thriving
innovation landscape that aligns with Tanzania’s developmental
aspirations. FUNGUO’s collaborative efforts with key partners underscore
its commitment to catalysing positive and sustainable impacts, making
it a vital player in the country’s journey towards innovation-led growth
and inclusive development.

Duties and Responsibilities
The
Innovation & Technical Assistance Analyst will spearhead FUNGUO
Innovation Programme’s efforts to catalyze the growth of startups by
providing strategic technical assistance and fostering an enabling
environment for innovation. This role involves close collaboration with
Enterprise Support Organizations, government agencies, higher-learning
institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance the quality of business
development services and contribute to the development of policies that
support the innovation ecosystem in Tanzania. S/he will be expected to
devise innovative strategies and interventions to support the FUNGUO
Investees portfolio, collaborate with and support a wide range of
enterprise support organizations (ESOs) and lead the implementation of
ongoing and new initiatives in partnership with various innovation
ecosystem actors.

Under the guidance of the Programme Manager,
the Innovation & Technical Assistance Analyst will be responsible
for the following:
Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Develop and execute strategies to support startups, innovation enablers, and other stakeholders in Tanzania;
• Collaborate
  with relevant partners to identify opportunities and challenges within
  the startup ecosystem and formulate targeted interventions.

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

• Provide
  technical assistance and mentorship to FUNGUO investees on various
  aspects of business development, including but not limited to market
  research, product development, financial management, Information and
  Learning sessions, Induction workshop, Investor readiness programmes,
  scaling strategies, etc, in partnership with relevant partner innovation
  enablers;
• Design and deliver capacity-building programs,
  workshops, and training sessions for startups, innovation enablers, and
  other stakeholders;
• Facilitate knowledge exchange and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and learning among ecosystem players.

Strengthening the Tanzanian Enterprise

• Support
  Organization ecosystem Build and maintain relationships with Enterprise
  Support Organizations to enhance the quality and reach of business
  development services;
• Provide expert guidance to the team on trends and best practices in supporting enterprise support organizations;
• Design in implementing initiatives aimed at enhancing the capacity of and services offered by enterprise support organizations;
• Lead in implementing initiatives aimed at supporting ESOs to get more organized and develop a vibrant community of practice.

Engagement with Higher Learning Institutions

• Collaborate with higher-learning institutions to identify research and innovation opportunities with commercial potential;
• Support the commercialization of research findings and facilitate partnerships between academia, industry, and startups;
• Lead
  the implementation of the #YouthIgnite Student Founders Fellowships
  aimed at enabling HLIs students and fresh graduates to start and grow
  businesses;
• Support initiatives that empower students and young graduates to become entrepreneurs and job creators.

Partnerships & Resource Mobilization

• Work
  with the Programme Manager, the Partnerships Advisor and the wider
  programme and UNDP Team in establishing and nurturing strategic
  partnerships for the programme and UNDP;
• Occasionally represent
  the Programme and UNDP in various forums and build a network of partners
  and stakeholders committed to fostering innovation in Tanzania;
• Contribute
  to resource mobilization efforts by coming up with viable and
  innovative ideas that contribute to the overall objectives of UNDP and
  the Youth Catalyst Portfolio, and work with the team in co-creating
  interventions responding to emerging opportunities.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Contributing
  to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation
  frameworks to assess the impact of FUNGUO Innovation Programme’s
  initiatives;
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of technical assistance initiatives;
• Preparing
  regular reports and updates on program activities, outcomes, and
  lessons learned for internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure knowledge management and dissemination

• Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to the office goals and activities;
• Provide
  substantive and sound contributions to knowledge networks and
  communities of practice including corporate communications repositories;
• Work
  with the other colleagues to ensure all knowledge products are
  captured, updated, readily available and in the right order, as and when
  necessary.

Institutional Arrangement
The Innovation &
Technical Assistance Analyst will be an integral part of the UNDP’s
Youth Catalyst Portfolio focusing on the FUNGUO Innovation Programme and
reporting to the FUNGUO Programme Manager.

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

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Technical and Cross-functional Competencies:

• Business
  Direction & Strategy: System Thinking: Ability to use objective
  problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements
  coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how
  altering one element can impact on other parts of the system;
• 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: Project
  management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control
  resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals;
• Business
  Management: Resource Management: Ability to allocate and use resources
  in a strategic or tactical in line with principles of accountability and
  integrity;
• Digital & Innovation: Facilitation of digital
  innovation: Ability to facilitate groups and individuals through a
  digital innovation process;
• Partnership management: Resource
  mobilization: Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs
  (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities, and
  establish a plan to meet funding requirements;
• Partnership
  Management: Relationship management: Ability to engage with a wide range
  of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen
  working relations, trust and mutual understanding.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business
  Administration, Economics, Innovation Management, or a related field is
  required.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree)
  in the above-mentioned fields in combination with an additional two
  years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu
  of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s
  degree) of professional experience in a leadership role within the
  innovation ecosystem, preferably in Tanzania or in a similar context to
  Tanzania.

Required Skills:

• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful technical assistance programs;
• Strong understanding/experience of the legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks affecting startups and innovation;
• Track record of running a venture building or acceleration programme in Tanzania or East Africa.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in project proposal writing and/or resource mobilization;
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills;
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Track record in stakeholders’ engagement in private, public and development partners’ circles;
• Past work experience with a UN agency and/or international organization in Tanzania is considered an asset.

Required Language(s):

• Strong communication skills (written and oral) in both English and Swahili is required;
• Knowledge of an additional international language will be considered as an asset.

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Note:
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.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and
misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected
candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background
checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and
principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive
employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity,
religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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Posting Date 05/01/2024, 01:36 PM
Apply Before 05/09/2024, 06:59 AM