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NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR (Indonesia-Based: Pulse Lab Jakarta)

Application period: 3O March 2012 - 20 April 2012

Deadline to apply: 20 April 2012 midnight Copenhagen time (CET)

Duty Station: Jakarta, Indonesia

Duration: Three months (with the possibility of an extension)

BACKGROUND

Global Pulse is establishing a Pulse Lab in Jakarta in partnership with the Government of Indonesia. The lab will function as an open innovation space where policy experts together with UN development practitioners and other partners can experiment with new types of data and emerging technologies and evaluate their potential to enhance both public policy decision-making and community resilience. Global Pulse is establishing a Pulse Lab in Jakarta in 2012 in partnership with the Government of Indonesia. Pulse Lab Jakarta will function as an open innovation space where policy experts together with UN development practitioners and other partners can experiment with new types of data and emerging technologies and evaluate their potential to enhance both public policy decision-making and community resilience. Following the development of useful approaches, Pulse Lab Jakarta will support institutional adoption of these innovations into policy and practice.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The objective of this position is to forge partnerships and lay the groundwork necessary for launching a fully operational Pulse Lab in mid 2012.

Summary Key Functions:

Establish and coordinate UN Global Pulse partnerships in Indonesia
Establish and maintain relationships with relevant Government agencies and the UN Country Team
Draft an implementation plan for the launch of Pulse Lab Jakarta
Advocate for the objectives of Global Pulse

1. Partnerships Building

Determine the partnerships landscape in Indonesia to ensure optimal win-win partnerships for Pulse Lab Jakarta;
Identify and mobilize key strategic private sector partnerships to enhance impact and influence for UN Global Pulse’s strategic priorities;
Maintain effective relationships with local counterparts in UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes to promote and strengthen coordinated support for Pulse Lab Jakarta;
Ensure effective and efficient positioning and packaging of Global Pulse’s mission and activities in alignment with the UN Partnership Development Framework (UNPDF);
Develop relationships and provide ongoing liaison with key Government ministries and other agencies of relevance to the goals of Global Pulse;
Draft briefing papers and reports for the Government of Indonesia on Global Pulse progress and achievements; Collate relevant Government guidelines, reports, circulars and other documents relevant to the goals of Global Pulse;
Advise management on Government institutional arrangements and issues of protocol;
As directed, represent Global Pulse in coordination meetings with the counterpart Government agency, and any other Government meetings relevant to the project.

2. Coordination of Partnerships

Develop and implement the Pulse Lab Jakarta partnership strategy in line with the overall UN Global Pulse partnerships strategy;
Review and refine the strategy at regular intervals to harness new emerging opportunities, to anticipate changes to the internal direction and external environment, and to make mid-term adjustments;
Advocate the goals of UN Global Pulse in relevant forums (e.g. conferences, workshops);
Serve as advisor and interlocutor with Government, UN and Private Sector Partners in harnessing and strengthening partnerships for Global Pulse;
Lead the establishment and achievement of specific private sector resource mobilization/partnership goals and objectives.

3. Communications

Establish and build the UN Global Pulse Brand via events and public relations opportunities targeted at private sector audiences.
Establish, expand and maintain networks with key private and public entities.
Advise Management on communication needs and opportunities both within and outside the UN, and design and implement plans/activities to ensure optimal communication of the work of UN Global Pulse.
Provide guidance and support to the UN Country Team to develop and implement locally-tailored partnerships and resource mobilization strategies and initiatives.
Design and execute innovative proposals to build UN Global Pulse’s reputation and to generate greater financial resources.

4. Lab Development

Consult key partners in private sector and Government to understand how they have set up and managed other relevant innovation initiatives in Indonesia.
Ensure a consultative process in development of an implementation phase through discussions with concerned stakeholders including the Government, donors and the UN Country Team.
Develop a strategy on how to collaborate with existing innovation initiatives and other "lab-like" projects in Indonesia, both in public and private sector.
Draft a one year implementation plan containing budget analysis on the various operational options and recommendations necessary for the Lab to be launched.
Review potential workspaces that best suit the innovative Lab approach.
Promote Pulse Lab Jakarta through events and information sharing with donor countries and potential funding partners.

EXPERIENCE

First level university degree in business administration, social science, management, law and related fields. Advanced degree preferred.
At least five years of relevant experience, preferably in business management, setting up/managing diverse and innovative partnerships, producing workable process documentation for technical innovation projects, working closely with academia and the development sector.
Experience with technology innovation and organizational change, and demonstrated ability to translate between technical non-technical stakeholders.
Start-up management experience - proven ability to start initiatives in rapidly changing environments.
Strong background in creating documents necessary for start-ups (organization charts, budgeting, terms of reference, and work plans).
Demonstrated success in multilateral negotiations with government and private sector actors.
Excellent computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages.
Must have experience working in Indonesia.

LANGUAGES

Fluent English required. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia. Knowledge of any other UN language an asset.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates may submit their application through the online recruitment system, administered by UNOPS on behalf of Global Pulse. Follow this link to register and apply: https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=21

NATIONAL PROJECT OFFICER (Indonesia-Based: Pulse Lab Jakarta)

Application period: 30 March 2012 - 20 April 2012

Deadline to apply: 20 April 2012 midnight Copenhagen time (CET)

Duty station: Jakarta, Indonesia

Duration: Three months (with the possibility of an extension)

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the designated official within the Resident Coordinator’s Office, the Project Officer will be responsible for providing support to the implementation of UN Global Pulse in Indonesia. Within delegated authority, the Project Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Project Management

Ensure effective support in the implementation of Pulse Lab Jakarta activities, including support to the UN Country Team;
Monitor and provide support to inter-agency working groups and committees as necessary;
Participate actively as a resource person in workshops and other meetings related to real-time data issues as well as in technical working groups and other relevant forums;
As directed by the Lab Network Coordinator, manage project budget in relation to operational expenses;
Coordinate the disbursement of funds in a timely manner and be accountable for drafting narrative and financial reporting for the Lab;
Responsible for general office administration duties, including assets, documents and handling correspondence;
Assist in the preparation of terms of reference and logistics arrangements for meetings, workshops and international Missions;
Ensure compliance with all UN Rules and Regulations regarding operational systems and procedures;
Review, analyze, evaluate and write project reports and other relevant materials on issues of interest to Global Pulse and prepare respective extracts, summaries and reports;
Undertake such other relevant duties as required.

2. Communications

Support the development of the UN Global Pulse Brand via events and public relations opportunities targeted at private sector audiences;
Support the Resident Coordinator’s Office with communication needs and highlight opportunities both within and outside the UN, and design and implement plans/activities to ensure optimal communication of the work of UN Global Pulse;
Support the UN Country Team to develop and implement locally-tailored partnerships.