Job Title: Digital and Innovation Fellow (No Experience UN Jobs)
Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Placement Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.
About UNDP:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Economic Advisor, and the Economics Specialist, the Digital and Innovation Fellow provide support in the following areas:
AI and Digital Innovation Support
- Assist in the integration of AI tools (e.g., Large Learning Models (LLMs), chatbots) into UBOS systems under the guidance of USPC and UBOS.
- Support data cleaning, analysis, and visualization for SDG monitoring using tools like Stata, Python, R, or PowerBI.
- Contribute to the development and testing of a proof-of-concept AI chatbot for UBOS’s Open Data Portal.
Capacity Building and Training
- Help organize and co-facilitate training sessions for UBOS staff on AI applications, data visualization, and statistical tools.
- Document training outcomes and user feedback for iterative improvements.
Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
- Act as a liaison between UBOS, UNDP Uganda, and USPC for day-to-day coordination.
- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and knowledge products to share project progress and lessons learned.
Administrative and Logistical Support
- Support project management tasks, including scheduling meetings, tracking deliverables, and maintaining documentation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Eligibility criteria
Age
- 18 – 80
Required experience
- 1 month
Nationality
- Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
- 1 year
Languages
- English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Computer science or Data Science or Mathematics or Statistics, IT, or a related field.
- A Masters degree in any of these fields will be an added advantage.
- Certifications in AI, data analytics, or cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure) are an advantage.
Competencies and values
- Integrity and professionalism: ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures.
- Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.
- Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
- Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender;
- Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely.
- Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.
Skills and experience
- Familiarity in data analysis, digital innovation, or AI.
- Familiarity with programming (Stata, Python/R), data visualization tools (PowerBI/Tableau), and open-source AI frameworks.
- Exposure to statistical systems or SDG monitoring is desirable.
- Basic understanding of AI/Machine Learning (ML) concepts and data engineering.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work in multicultural teams and adapt to dynamic environments.
Area(s) of expertise
- Information technology
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How to Apply:
All candidates for the aforementioned United Nations Volunteers (UNV) job should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 7th May 2025