UNDP Individual Consultant Young Innovators Program Jobs 2021 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs. UNDP Zimbabwe looking for “Individual Consultant Young Innovators Program“. Applicants with a degree in A diploma or university degree may apply on or before 13th Oct. 2021.
In support of the Government of Zimbabwe, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has embarked on the implementation of a five-year Country Programme Document (CPD) 2016-2020. UNDP focuses on areas that have a multiplier effect through a targeted build-up of capacities, policies, the creation of dialogue space, and scalable downstream interventions. Proposed downstream interventions will seek to provide platforms for citizen engagement in democratic processes and facilitate access to skills, knowledge and new technologies for increased income generation.
UNDP Individual Consultant Young Innovators Program Jobs 2021
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 5th October 2021 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of Individual Consultant Young Innovators Program to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme |
| Position | Individual Consultant Young Innovators Program |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | A diploma or university degree |
| Experience Required | N/A |
| Application Deadline | 13th Oct. 2021 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2021
Duties and Responsibilities: The objective of the Young Innovators Program is to utilize technology to create youth employment whilst accelerating the pace at which digital solutions are adopted by public and private sector in Zimbabwe. This will be achieved via the four pathways described below.
Creation of innovation spaces: UNDP is setting up innovation hubs across small towns in Zimbabwe to create a space where young people can learn how to utilize digital technologies as means to job creation and solving local challenges. The Hubs will be equipped with state-of-the-art computer hardware and software that is connected to fast broadband internet and a solar back up power system. Thus, UNDP innovation hubs will serve as a central place in town where young minds can access tools and support that would be out of their reach. The spaces will benefit from AccLab’s solution mapping activities which identify grassroots solutions.
Position in Organization:
- Location: Harare, ZIMBABWE
- Application Deadline: 13-Oct-21 (Midnight New York, USA)
- Time left: 8d 21h 35m
- Additional Category: Gender Equality
- Type of Contract: Individual Contract
- Post Level: National Consultant
- Languages Required: English
- Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 18-Oct-2021
- Duration of Initial Contract: 120 days
- Expected Duration of Assignment: 120 days
Qualification:
- A diploma or university degree in a field related to computers, coding, ICT. Candidate should have passed Maths and English at O’Level;
Experience
- Aged between 20-30 years;
- A current or former resident of Chipinge willing to take part in in person training, three times a week. Each lesson will be 2 hours long;
- Willingness to relocate to Chipinge for four months during the duration of the program.
Language Requirements:
- An excellent command of English and Local Language is a requirement.
How to Apply UNDP Individual Consultant Young Innovators Program Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=102380
The Closing Date: 13th Oct. 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.zw.undp.org |
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