Innovation & Technical Assistance Analyst Jobs at UNDP

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Innovation & Technical Assistance Analyst will spearhead FUNGUO Innovation Programme’s efforts to catalyze the growth of startups by providing strategic technical assistance and fostering an enabling environment for innovation.

• This role involves close collaboration with Enterprise Support Organizations, government agencies, higher-learning institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance the quality of business development services and contribute to the development of policies that support the innovation ecosystem in Tanzania.

• S/he will be expected to devise innovative strategies and interventions to support the FUNGUO Investees portfolio, collaborate with and support a wide range of enterprise support organizations (ESOs) and lead the implementation of ongoing and new initiatives in partnership with various innovation ecosystem actors.

• Develop and execute strategies to support startups, innovation enablers, and other stakeholders in Tanzania;

• Collaborate with relevant partners to identify opportunities and challenges within the startup ecosystem and formulate targeted interventions.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Economics, Innovation Management, or a related field is required.

• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above-mentioned fields in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in a leadership role within the innovation ecosystem, preferably in Tanzania or in a similar context to Tanzania.

Required Skills:

• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful technical assistance programs;

• Strong understanding/experience of the legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks affecting startups and innovation;

• Track record of running a venture building or acceleration programme in Tanzania or East Africa.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in project proposal writing and/or resource mobilization;

• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills;

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and manage multiple projects simultaneously;

• Track record in stakeholders’ engagement in private, public and development partners’ circles;

• Past work experience with a UN agency and/or international organization in Tanzania is considered an asset.

Required Language(s):

• Strong communication skills (written and oral) in both English and Swahili is required;

• Knowledge of an additional international language will be considered as an asset.