Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 04 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work
UNCDF seeks to engage a consultant to develop and implement a research and knowledge management strategy and generates insights to:
• Increase international visibility of Tanzania’s fintech and innovation ecosystems, and UNCDF’s role in growing an inclusive digital economy;
• Support UNCDF to better-understand and share lessons learned about the effectiveness of TIDE activities;
• Increase UNCDF partners’ capacity to leverage data for financial and digital inclusion in Tanzania;
• Position UNCDF as a technical thought leader in the digital economy space;
• Develop new and refine existing concept notes for new IDE programming in the ESA region.

Specifically, the scope of work can thus be understood as falling in four categories:
• Design and implementation of a research and knowledge management agenda for the TIDE project
• Deepen technical knowledge of and overall familiarity with TIDE project activities, including their objectives, contribution to the project theory of change, data, and key partners/stakeholders
• Collaborate with project managers to conceptualize value-added research and knowledge management products; lead writing and manage production of publications in a diverse range of formats, e.g., research papers, technical notes, learning briefs, and blogs that leverage primary and secondary data
• Work with results measurement (RM) colleagues to ensure research insights are captured in donor and HQ reporting; co-lead reflection sessions to ensure project managers apply lessons learned to refine project implementation and create a culture of continuous learning
• Engage with local, regional, and global partners and colleagues to promote and disseminate results and learnings in various formats, e.g. stakeholder dialogues, webinars, and/or workshops
• Communications support
• Consolidate, review, and finalize donor reports for the TIDE project and UNCDF’s activities under the UN Kigoma Joint Program.
• Project management
• Manage ongoing activities for the project “Data Driven and Gender-Smart Product Design to Increase Access to Finance and Digital Inclusion for Women in Tanzania.” This includes managing the RFA and RFP processes and overseeing implementation to ensure deliverables are completed on-time and in-line with the project workbook (PWB), grant agreements, etc.
• Work with partners and other relevant colleagues to document and share lessons learned, in line with the research and knowledge management agenda
• Concept note development
• Provide ad-hoc support to UNCDF IDE Tanzania on the design and development of concept notes and program proposals, leveraging research insights to support fundraising efforts as opportunities present themselves
• Support ESA Regional Manager and relevant regional colleagues to draft new and refine existing concept notes
• Attend meetings, as needed to inform concept notes, with relevant stakeholders including potential partners and donors

Competencies
Technical Competencies
• Understanding of key issues relating to inclusive digital economies in Tanzania and LDCs relevant to donor community or the development field
• Proven skills in the production of knowledge products in a variety of formats; demonstrated ability to translate complex technical ideas to a non-technical audience verbally and in writing
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills; proven skills in the production of evidence-based recommendations
• Excellent presentation and representation skills in multicultural contexts;

Functional Competencies
• Proven ability to manage and effectively lead a global research agenda and research team, including conceptualization of research approaches, research design, and implementation
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and coherently and ability to translate technical terms for non-technical audiences
• Anticipates constraints in the delivery of services and identifies solutions or alternatives
• Makes effective use of UNCDF resources and comparative advantage to strengthen knowledge partnerships
• Strong ability to communicate and function effectively in local/international/multicultural environment; well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• High level planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet changing deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills of a high order, including the ability to formulate recommendations and advice
• Pro-active, constructive attitude, open to feedback
• Creates networks and promotes knowledge exchange initiatives between member organizations

Required Skills and Experience
Qualifications of the Individual Consultant
Academic Qualifications
• Master’s degree in public administration/public policy, economics, social sciences, or related discipline

Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in international development, either with the UN, NGOs, or private sector organizations with a focus on financial inclusion, digital/innovation, and/or women’s economic empowerment
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in the private sector – financial services industry
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing and implementing different types of research on financial inclusion in Tanzania
• Minimum1 article published by the UN

Language
• Fluent in English with excellent writing and communication skills


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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