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Job Responsibilities
Support the consolidation of UNDP’s recently-established “Future Trends and Signals System” (FTSS), where UNDP staff capture signals of change (political, economic, social, technological, environmental, values) relevant to UNDP’s mission.
Receive training on using the system.
Scan weekly for signals across various geographies and themes. Research the background to signals and themes identified as significant.
Support sensemaking from the FTSS: grouping and categorizing signals; identifying emerging trends; generating insights and meaning for UNDP.
Support and lead weekly “Signals Studios” where UNDP staff meet to discuss the insights they extract from the FTSS, and how they can use them productivel
Support collaboration between the S&F team and other parts of UNDP (Regional Bureaus and Country Offices) aimed at embedding futures and foresight in their work (eg workshops to examine their strategy through a foresight lens)
Use various futures methodologies to integrate futures and foresight into UNDP decision-making
Help to design and deliver effective communications on futures and foresight throughout UNDP and beyond (eg slides or videos for presentations, written guidance)
Help to develop (and possibly deliver) training on futures and foresight for UNDP staff
Support follow-up to the UNDP “Signals Spotlight 2023” report
Contribute to or lead on other reports, blogs or other resources on foresight for UNDP
Support maintenance of the UNDP Futures Portal, a one-stop-shop resource for futures & foresight on the UNDP intranet
Help to keep the UNDP Futures Network energetic and active, and to expand beyond UNDP to other UN agencies, external partners etc
Other Educational Qualification
Currently enrolled in a Master’s or other advanced degree in social sciences, such as public administration, economics, international relations, political science, futures studies, behavioural science, development studies or a related area; or
Completed an advanced degree within the last 3 years
Academic (or equivalent professional experience) in futures studies or foresight is desirable.
Skills
Experience in futures, strategic foresight, or systems thinking and design is highly desirable
Experience in disciplines outside of international development will be considered favorably
Essential: proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools (e.g., Excel; Teams; PowerPoint; Word)
Desirable: familiar with data management tools (e.g., Airtable, Google Sheets/Forms), familiar with Miro and other virtual collaboration tools
Design and other digital skills are an advantage (or the ability to learn quickly
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