Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, April 10, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Background
The UN Capital Development Fund makes public and private finance work for the poor in the world’s 46 least developed countries. With its capital mandate and instruments, UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock public and private resources, especially at the domestic level, to reduce poverty and support local economic development.
UNCDF strategy ‘Leaving no one behind in the digital era’ is based on over a decade of experience in digital finance in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. UNCDF recognizes that reaching the full potential of digital financial inclusion in support of the Sustainable Development Goals aligns with the vision of promoting digital economies that leave no one behind.
UNCDF will focus on understanding the intersection of six categories of digital services entailing (i) agriculture, (ii) transport, (iii) energy, (iv) education, (v) health and (vi) finance across five categories of users: (i) women, (ii) youth, (iii) refugees, (iv) migrants and (v) MSMEs.
To implement this strategy UNCDF will continue to apply a market development approach at country level. The objective of such an approach is to continuously seek to understand and intervene in select market systems to address underlying market dysfunctions that lead to improved efficiencies, effectiveness and sustainability. The approach will seek to (1) leverage the roles and behaviours of current players in the marketplace, support them to continue doing
what they do better or to change their behaviour, and (2) strengthen the systems and relationships among the various market and sector actors (3) work with current players to de-risk new business models to make digital solutions more inclusive for key segments and reduce the digital divide.
UNCDF inclusive digital economy strategy in Uganda
Since 2013, UNCDF has been implementing a market development approach on digital finance in Uganda. With the support of the Sweden Development Agency (SIDA), UNCDF will execute the “Leaving no one behind in the digital era” strategy in country until 2024 under the “Connect” Rural Uganda Programme. The Programme has the aim to develop an inclusive digital economy in Uganda with a specific focus at empowering rural communities, smallholders farmers, agri-business and refugees – to lead productive and healthy lives, by expanding access and usage of digital services. .

Duties and Responsibilities
• Assure visibility of the programme through several events (conferences and workshops)
• Coordinate the writing of research reports and manage the design and the dissemination of the reports during the inception phase;
• Contribute to the networking and knowledge sharing among the UNCDF partners in Uganda.

Competencies
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNCDF
• Ability to oversee communication of projects related to financial inclusion, economic development or other issues pertaining to the sustainable development goals (SDGs);
• Ability to translate complex ideas and technical concepts into plain and snappy language.
• Ability to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, to work independently, being pro-active and taking the initiative
• Ability to manage new media
• Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications; web design and/or maintenance;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors

Required Skills and Experience
Education
University Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, social sciences, or related discipline.
Experience
• 5 years of experience in communications at the national or international level, including experience in media relations.
• 2 years of experience leading the coordination of events/conferences
• Outstanding oral and written communications and editing skills, with proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience writing persuasive copy for a range of audiences, including press releases, articles, blogs, newsletters;
• Experience working in a development agency is desirable;
• Excellent IT skills and office software packages;
• Familiarity with financial inclusion and digital financial services is desirable

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
All applications must contain the following information:
• Cover letter with a summary statement of competencies in relation to the Terms of Reference (TOR) and earliest availability information.
• CV or completed and signed P11 (available from http://sas.undp.org/documents/p11_personal_history_form.doc ), indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references;
• Signed financial proposal: that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided at: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_file.cfm?doc_id=29916. 
Interested applicants please visit: https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=98107 

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