Governance Data & Policy Analyst - IPSA 9

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Governance Data & Policy Analyst - IPSA 9

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Norway

Opportunity Deadline

27/01/2024

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Country: Oslo, Norway
No of vacancies: N/A
Salary: N/A
Organization: UNDP
Gender: Both
Deadline: 2024-01-27

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.

Office/Unit/Project Description

Briefly describe the office/unit/project structure and context

The UNDP Global Policy Center for Governance (the Oslo Governance Centre) advances global dialogue and knowledge on inclusive, accountable and effective governance systems for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies. The Centre builds knowledge, insight, and data through drawing on the experience of practitioners, policymakers and researchers as well as stimulating global discourse and dialogue on key governance questions in the world today.

Rationale / background and the objectives of the unit or project

OGC focuses on generating lessons from applied research and strengthening the evidence base on governance themes to inform policy development while leveraging partnerships with knowledge and research institutions to create and disseminate knowledge and insights.

The Centre currently has four Research and Engagement Agendas (REAs) as its thematic focus:

Strengthening the evidence base for achieving Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies (SDG16)
Financial Integrity and Economic Governance for Inclusive, Accountable and Effective Governance systems
Unpacking the Political Economy of Fair, Green Transitions
Information integrity for an Open, Inclusive and Informed Civic Engagement

The thematic issues of Democratic Backsliding and Transformational Leadership will cross-cut the above REAs.

The Global Policy Centre for Governance leads UNDP’s work on governance statistics and SDG 16, including as custodian of four SDG16 indicators. The Centre generates analysis and insights on progress on different dimensions of governance, support the development of internationally comparable methodologies for governance data collection and reporting, support collection of timely, reliable and quality data on governance and enable access to cutting-edge research and analysis.

The REA on Strengthening the evidence base for achieving Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies (SDG16) builds on the responsibility as custodian of SDG 16 indicators to improve governance data and analytics and strengthen global, regional, and national data systems to support evidence-based policy making on governance issues. Led by the Governance Data & Analytics Team, the SDG 16 REA will have a particular focus on supporting data collection, reporting and capacity development on UNDP custodian indicators for SDG 16 (on participation and representation, inclusive and responsive decision-making, and access to justice), support the implementation of the SDG 16 Survey Initiative and produce flagship global reports, briefs and knowledge products.

Briefly describe how the required services will contribute to the work of the unit/project

The Centre is seeking to recruit a Governance Data & Policy Analyst to support the work under the SDG 16 REA, including related to the research, innovation, data & analytics, knowledge and communications functions of the Centre. The Governance Data & Policy Analyst will support the Team Leader on Governance Data & Analytics and work closely with the Governance Data & Analytics Team to deliver on the SDG 16 workplan. This will include a range of responsibilities including the production of high-quality knowledge products, support on SDG 16 related events and capacity development efforts, facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration across UNDP and partners on SDG 16 as well as support the management of the SDG 16 Hub.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specifically, the Governance Data & Policy Analyst will support policy research, distillation of data insights and producing relevant analysis and reports related to SDG 16. The IPSA will also work with to support the team on governance statistics more broadly, including to outreach and capacity development related to SDG 16 and strengthen knowledge management on SDG 16.

Research, innovation and policy
- Support the development of knowledge products on SDG 16 Research and Engagement agendas, including conducting research, management of policy production processes and supporting editing and reviews of the policy products.
- Assist in organizing seminars, conferences and workshops and capacity development initiatives on SDG 16.
- Support the implementation and documentation of lessons related to the use of emerging and innovative approaches on SDG 16 research and measurement.
- Engage with UNDP country offices to strengthen understanding on policy and programming opportunities on SDG 16.

Partnerships
- Identify opportunities to enhance partnerships within UNDP on research and data related to peaceful, just and inclusive societies, including supporting the management of the SDG 16 Task Team.
- Help to strengthen partnerships with other UN agencies working on SDG 16, including on interlinkages with other thematic areas.
- Support partnerships with think tanks, civil society, academia, including related to SDG 16 global advocacy and with partners, especially in the Global South

Communications, advocacy, knowledge management

Support UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance communications and advocacy efforts related to SDG 16.
Guide and coordinates global exchange on SDG 16 both internally and externally to promote tools and resources on measuring SDG 16
Support UNDP knowledge generation, lessons, innovations, policy developments, programmatic offers and experiences on SDG 16
Support the management and facilitation of knowledge networks and portals on SDG 16, including on the SDG 16 Hub.

Data and Analytics

Supports national data collection (survey and administrative records), including data management.
Assists in capacity building on SDG 16 Measurement

Institutional arrangement

The IPSA will work under the overall supervision of the Team Leader- Governance Data and Policy Analyst and will work closely with the Governance Data & Analytics Team. The IPSA will also work in collaboration with other teams within the Global Policy Centre for Governance and the GPN.

Competencies

Expected Demonstration of Competencies

Core

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 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously

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

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Digital & Innovation	Tech literacy	Ability to apply new digital tools or adapt their original use to create new insights, fresh perspectives or develop solutions. Understand the potential as well as the limitations of certain technological developments; being able to identify how technology can add value when it’s used as a “means to an end”.
External Relations and Advocacy	Event planning and execution	Ability to plan, manage and execute public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP’s overall brand and mandate.
Communication	Writing and editing	Ability to create and/or edit written content in different UN languages.
Business Development	Knowledge Generation	Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need
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 .
Effectiveness	Programmatic learning	Ability to build and share resources, provide programmatic guidance, develop effective networks and communities internally and externally, promote best practice and evidence-based lessons

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Academic Education	Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in social sciences, political sciences, international relations, international development, economics, data and statistics or another related field OR a First-level university degree (i.e. Bachelor’s or its equivalent) in in social sciences, political sciences, international relations, international development, economics, data and statistics or another related field AND two additional years of relevant work experience.
Min. years of relevant Work experience	At least 2 years of relevant work experience in research, analysis, and/or policy development on governance and/or peacebuilding, or related field. Candidates in possession of only a first level university degree (i.e. Bachelor’s or equivalent) must possess at least of 4 years of relevant work experience. Minimum of 1 year experience building partnerships and working across teams with UNDP, UN or other international organizations
Required skills and competencies	Experience working on governance and peacebuilding related issues and monitoring latest trends. Strong analytical and research experience on thematic areas related to peace, justice and inclusion. Familiarity with SDG 16 and SDG monitoring framework, including governance measurement. Proven track record of organizing and facilitating successful knowledge sharing and advocacy events both online and offline. Knowledge and understanding of UN/UNDP’s work and/or other multicultural/bilateral actors’ work and roles related to SDG 16 and governance measurement. Strong interest in, and knowledge of, global development and the work of international organizations Strong communication and writing skills; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Desired additional skills and competencies	Understanding and experience on governance statistics desirable. Experience on managing websites or data platforms an asset. Knowledge of one statistical package (SPSS/STATA/SAS/R) for data analysis (an asset) Familiarity of international statistics systems and experience of working with international datasets (an asset) Experience working with UNDP, UN or international organization
Required Language(s) (at working level)	Fluency in English is required. Fluency in an additional UNDP working language an advantage.

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