UNDP is looking for Entrepreneurship Program Coordination Assistant (NPSA-5) with Forerunner Project 2023 in Dhaka

UNDP is looking for Entrepreneurship Program Coordination Assistant (NPSA-5) with Forerunner Project 2023 in Dhaka
Job Responsibilities:

• Under the overall guidance of the National Project Manager, Forerunner Project, the incumbent will be responsible for providing high-quality program support expertise and project assistance in the overall delivery of the Entrepreneurship Program.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks
  Assisting in Research and Analysis
• Assist in comprehensive research and analysis on the B2B marketplace and Agri Value Chain Digitization. Identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Prepare detailed reports presenting research findings, insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Design and Development of Technology Products for the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
• Collaborate with the development team to design and develop cutting-edge technology products tailored to the needs of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Create meticulous product documents, including specifications and wireframes, outlining the technology products’ features, functionalities, and user experience. Support in conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with vendors/partners to ensure seamless integration, quality assurance, and optimal performance of the products.
• Assist in Plastic Waste Management Analysis and its Value Chain Digitization
• Assist in conducting an in-depth analysis of the plastic value chain, including collection, recycling, and waste management processes. Identify critical challenges and opportunities in plastic waste management, considering environmental impact, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements. Develop a comprehensive concept note outlining strategies and recommendations for effective plastic waste management, focusing on sustainability and circular economy principles.
• Assist in Beneficiary Outreach, Onboarding, and Training for Technology Platform
• Develop and implement a comprehensive outreach plan to engage beneficiaries and foster the adoption of the technology platform within the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Support in designing and conducting tailored onboarding programs to facilitate seamless integration and maximize user satisfaction. Develop comprehensive training materials and deliver training sessions to empower users with the necessary knowledge and skills to leverage the technology platform effectively.
• Assist in Overall Program Management and Knowledge Sharing
• Contribute to the program’s knowledge management and learning agenda by sharing insights and best practices. Assist in overall program management, including administrative and logistics support, inventory management, compliance with UN rules and regulations, and financial management tasks. Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports for the UNDP.

Institutional Arrangement

• The ‘Entrepreneurship Program Coordination Assistant’ position will be project-based and directly report to National Project Manager, Forerunner.
• Competencies   Core   Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
• Cross-Functional & Technical competencies  Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management   Customer Satisfaction/Client Management
•  Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs.
• Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategic. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns

Business Management  Communication 

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication: to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
• Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
•  Business Development   Knowledge Generation  Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for content, or responsive to a stated need Digital & Innovation Innovation ecosystem curation
• Ability to identify key players in an ecosystem, engage with them and mobilize them to build a community and over time a movement around a common mission that can bring about changes at the system level.
• Ability to give sense of purpose and build trust, develop programmes of activities and platforms to build and strengthen relationships.

Administration and Operations      

• Events management (including retreats, trainings and meetings)  Ability to manage events, including venue identification, accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation, and cash disbursements, etc. Business Direction & Strategy Effective Decision Making Ability to take decision in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources Business Management  Digital Awareness and Literacy Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed.The United Nations Development Programme is the global development network of the United Nations. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations and advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves.