{"id":5453,"date":"2023-03-09T23:04:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T21:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/?p=5453"},"modified":"2023-05-16T22:06:50","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T20:06:50","slug":"undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/","title":{"rendered":"UNDP Futures Research Fellow (4 positions) &#8211; APPLY NOW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\" title=\"UNDP Futures Research Fellow\">UNDP Futures Research Fellow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#CORPORATE_BACKGROUND\" title=\"CORPORATE BACKGROUND:\">CORPORATE BACKGROUND:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#STRATEGY_AND_FUTURES_TEAM_BACKGROUND\" title=\"STRATEGY AND FUTURES TEAM BACKGROUND:\">STRATEGY AND FUTURES TEAM BACKGROUND:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#Duties_and_Responsibilities_%E2%80%93_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\" title=\"Duties and Responsibilities &#8211; UNDP Futures Research Fellow\">Duties and Responsibilities &#8211; UNDP Futures Research Fellow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#The_Fellows_will_have_the_following_duties_and_responsibilities_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\" title=\"The Fellows will have the following duties and responsibilities: UNDP Futures Research Fellow\">The Fellows will have the following duties and responsibilities: UNDP Futures Research Fellow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#Competencies_%E2%80%93_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\" title=\"Competencies &#8211; UNDP Futures Research Fellow\">Competencies &#8211; UNDP Futures Research Fellow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#Required_Skills_and_Experience_%E2%80%93_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\" title=\"Required Skills and Experience &#8211; UNDP Futures Research Fellow\">Required Skills and Experience &#8211; UNDP Futures Research Fellow<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#Education_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\" title=\"Education: UNDP Futures Research Fellow\">Education: UNDP Futures Research Fellow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#Work_Experience_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\" title=\"Work Experience: UNDP Futures Research Fellow\">Work Experience: UNDP Futures Research Fellow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#IT_skills_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\" title=\"IT skills: UNDP Futures Research Fellow\">IT skills: UNDP Futures Research Fellow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#Language_skills_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\" title=\"Language skills: UNDP Futures Research Fellow\">Language skills: UNDP Futures Research Fellow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-research-fellow-4-positions-apply-now\/#FOLLOW_US_ON_SOCIAL_MEDIA\" title=\"FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA\">FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\"><\/span>UNDP Futures Research Fellow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply to the UNDP Futures Research Fellow 2023 open positions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA<br>Application Deadline : 02-May-22 (Midnight New York, USA)<br>Type of Contract : Other<br>Post Level : Other<br>Languages Required : English<br>Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Jun-2022<br>Duration of Initial Contract : 6-12 months<br>Expected Duration of Assignment : 6-12 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CORPORATE_BACKGROUND\"><\/span>CORPORATE BACKGROUND:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UNDP works in 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience. As the UN\u2019s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>***ALSO CHECK:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/undp-futures-fellow-3-5-positions-recruiting-from-around-the-globe\/\">UNDP Futures Fellow: 3-5 positions, recruiting from around the globe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UNDP\u2019s Strategic Plan 2022-25 aims to build a more agile, anticipatory UNDP that embraces complexity, actively manages risk, continually adapts and seeks to learn alongside delivering results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STRATEGY_AND_FUTURES_TEAM_BACKGROUND\"><\/span>STRATEGY AND FUTURES TEAM BACKGROUND:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Strategy and Futures (S&amp;F) Team in the Executive Office supports the UNDP Administrator in building a more agile, anticipatory UNDP, alert to the trends and changes of an uncertain world and ready to respond to many different futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The S&amp;F Team is responsible for two pillars of work: strategy and futures. Both pillars intersect and help inform each other. The strategy pillar is responsible for shepherding the Strategic Plan and for providing direction to the corporate systems that underpin our planning and reporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes developing the organization\u2019s strategic plans and driving the midterm review of the plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ufeff<a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/opportunities-for-solar-energy-development-in-europe\/\">Opportunities for Solar Energy Development in Europe<\/a><span data-rich-text-placeholder=\"Type \/ to choose a block\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"pointer-events:none;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The futures pillar\u2019s focus is to connect, cohere and amplify the various futures efforts across UNDP, linking people and resources of knowledge and experience, and to establish a futures ecosystem, enabling UNDP to achieve stronger development impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An important element of the team\u2019s work in 2022-23 will be to establish a trends and signals system that picks up signals of change in the world that are relevant to UNDP\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duties_and_Responsibilities_%E2%80%93_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\"><\/span>Duties and Responsibilities &#8211; UNDP Futures Research Fellow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The S&amp;F team is hiring fellows, from around the globe, who are passionate about imagining the future of sustainable development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collectively, the fellows will provide analytical and research support to the S&amp;F Team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will be required to work closely with members of the S&amp;F Team, and potentially other units in the Executive Office and the broader organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fellows_will_have_the_following_duties_and_responsibilities_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\"><\/span>The Fellows will have the following duties and responsibilities: UNDP Futures Research Fellow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Support the S&amp;F team in rolling out a trends and signals system for the organization to better capture and use signals of change in the world (political, economic, social, technological, environmental, values) that are relevant to UNDP\u2019s mission.<br><br>Conduct research and identify signals across various geographies and themes, as pieces of evidence that might support an emerging trend.<br><br>Support the S&amp;F team in grouping and categorizing signals.<br><br>Participate in team conversations around translating signals into trends and generating insights and meaning for UNDP.<br><br>Receive training on using the system.\u00a0<strong>50%<\/strong>2<strong>Support the development of a UNDP Global Signals Report<\/strong> <br><br>Building on the insights generated from the signals and trends system, support the S&amp;F Team in developing a global signals report,\u00a0 focusing on those signals that may have the greatest potential impact on development.<br><br>Conduct research and summarize findings on specific topics to feed into the report.\u00a0<strong>30%<\/strong>3<strong>Offer creative futures thinking<\/strong><br><br>Assist the S&amp;F team in spotting emerging changes, scanning, trend analysis, scenario planning, and forecasting. \u00a0<br><br>Offer diverse and creative perspectives by providing honest and authentic thinking. \u00a0Attend brainstorming sessions with the S&amp;F team to \u00a0help imagine alternative futures.<br><br>Capture and document UNDP\u2019s journey around using strategic foresight.<br><br>Support other activities as relevant and needed.<strong>20%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competencies_%E2%80%93_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\"><\/span>Competencies &#8211; UNDP Futures Research Fellow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other competencies and attitude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offers creativity and innovative thinking;<br>Interest and motivation in working on futures and in an international organization;<br>Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can analyse quantitative data and draw lessons\/insights from their analysis;<br>Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set;<br>Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ufeff<a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/y-combinator-startups-on-clean-energy-and-sustainability\/\">Y Combinator Startups on Clean Energy and Sustainability<\/a><span data-rich-text-placeholder=\"Type \/ to choose a block\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"pointer-events:none;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good at organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;<br>Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;<br>Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;<br>Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fellows will be identified from as wide a geographic basis as possible, without distinction as to race, nationality or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_Skills_and_Experience_%E2%80%93_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\"><\/span>Required Skills and Experience &#8211; UNDP Futures Research Fellow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\"><\/span>Education: UNDP Futures Research Fellow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently enrolled in a Master\u2019s 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;<br>Or, completed an advanced degree within the last 3 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Experience_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\"><\/span>Work Experience: UNDP Futures Research Fellow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must have at least one year of working experience.<br>Experience in futures, strategic foresight, research, or systems thinking and design is desirable, but not required.<br>Experience in disciplines outside of international development will be considered favorably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IT_skills_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\"><\/span>IT skills: UNDP Futures Research Fellow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Essential: proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools (e.g., Excel; Teams; PowerPoint; Word)<br>Desirable: familiar with data management tools (e.g., Airtable, Google Sheets\/Forms),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Language_skills_UNDP_Futures_Research_Fellow\"><\/span>Language skills: UNDP Futures Research Fellow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>English proficiency is required<br>Knowledge of another language is an advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.undp.org\/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=106130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"follow-us-on-social-media\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FOLLOW_US_ON_SOCIAL_MEDIA\"><\/span>FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/solareyes-international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark>LINKEDIN<\/mark><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SolarEyesInt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark>FACEBOOK<\/mark><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/+Y5UixY8F8uk0YjM0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark>TELEGRAM GROUP<\/mark><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/IgjKCKEy1FC7RacuKsP3uc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHATSAPP<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-size-a-solar-system\/\">HOW TO SIZE A SOLAR SYSTEM \u2013 5 clear steps anyone can follow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-start-a-solar-company\/\">HOW TO START A SOLAR COMPANY \u2013 do these 6 things and make money through solar<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply to this wonderful opportunity to become a UNDP Futures Research Fellow (4 positions available) &#8211; 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