Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines seeks to strengthen its assistance to the government and key stakeholders as they aim to harness digitalization to improve public services and support inclusive socioeconomic development. It established the Pintig Lab as its in-house analytics unit that also leverages its multidisciplinary network of practitioners of data for decision-making. Pintig Lab aims to ensure that: 1) data-driven policymaking is promoted, 2) the capacity of partners in government, civil society, and within the UNDP Country Office to use data for decision-making is increased, and 3) the data ecosystem for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is strengthened.
Pintig Lab was founded in 2020 to assist the government in bolstering its use of data for COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery. Through the years, the service offering of Pintig Lab has necessarily evolved from the application of advanced data analytics tools and towards building robust data systems and accompanying partners in their respective digital transformation journeys. Over the last three years, the interventions of Pintig Lab in digitalization and analytics have expanded into various domains.
Pintig Lab has active and forthcoming engagements in 2025 ย in local disaster resilience, SDG and climate finance, enterprise development, and democratic governance and institutions, among others. On local disaster resilience, for instance, Pintig Lab works closely with the UNDP Climate Action Programme Team (CAPT) to support policy research and digitalization on risk-informed planning and increasing investments in resilience through exploring and integrating non-traditional datasets, co-developing mock-up dashboards and platforms, and conducting policy research.
UNDP Philippinesโ Pintig Lab is in need of a Digital Projects Analyst (Analyst) to coordinate and support the management of the implementation of Digital Projects from start to finish. The Digital Projects would involve the development of digitalization products such as databases, management information systems, platforms, portals, and dashboards. The Digital Projects Analyst will support the Digitalization and Data Analytics Specialist and the Senior Digital Solutions Architect in overseeing digital products being produced from start to finish within set timelines either in-house at the Pintig Lab or externally by consultants and firms/vendors.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Digital Projects Analyst will be directly supervised by the Digitalization and Data Analytics Specialist. An organigram is attached.
The Digital Projects Analyst will directly report to the Digitalization and Data Analytics Specialist who serves as the head of the Pintig Lab. The Economist, as head of the IAT, performs oversight on the strategic direction and quality of outputs and services of the Pintig Lab and as such may provide oversight and instruction to the Digital Projects Analyst. He/she may also be expected to collaborate closely with other members of the IAT.
The Digital Projects Analyst is expected to closely collaborate with team leaders, project managers, and staff of UNDP programmes and projects to which he/she is rendering services and outputs. Outputs shall be jointly cleared by the Project Manager of the client-project and the Head of Pintig Lab. The Digital Projects Analyst is also expected to interface with external partners particularly counterpart digitalization and information technology officials in the government.
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Competencies
Core competencies:
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadlineย Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements ย Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedbackย Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible ย Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confidentย Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationshipsย Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination ยCross-Functional & Technical Competencies:
Business Direction and Strategy
Sytems 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.Business Management
Digital and Innovation
Digital product management : Ability to design and lead digital product development including testing, ongoing product iteration, product strategy and delivery. Facilitation of digital innovation: Ability to facilitate groups and individuals through a digital innovation process. Digital transformation design: Practical and strategic skills in digital transformation for governments and organizations.ย
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (master's degree) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Management, Technology Management, Communications or related fields is requiredยOR First level university degree (bachelorโs degree) in fields mentioned above in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
Applicants with Masterโs degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelorโs degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level ย in coordinating or managing projects in a development setting with government partners. Demonstrable experience and knowledge in programme and project management, partner relationship management, and communications. Working knowledge of issues related to information technology, digitalization, management information systems, data analytics, software development, and related topics. Having led or participated in and completed digital projects including those related to analytics dashboards, digital platforms, portals, databases, and management information systems. Work experience in digitalization and innovation in the public sector, as part of the government or international development organizations. Domain knowledge in circular economy, SDG and climate finance, disaster resilience and risk reduction, monitoring and evaluation. At least two (2) years experience in the design, implementation, quality assurance, and management of projects and interventions in the public and private sector. At least two (2) years experience in coordinating or managing software development projects including those related to dashboards, platforms, portals, databases, and management information systems.Required language(s):
Fluency in spoken and written English and Filipino is required.Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย 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.
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