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• Provide the
  overarching strategy, direction and management for Pulse Lab Kampala in
  line with the overall Global Pulse strategy and goals;
• Provide high level
  programmatic/technical support and capacity building to local partners as
  appropriate to build support for the project;
• Ensure inclusion into
  and demonstrate added value to delivering the United Nations mandate in
  Uganda;
• Coordinate and network
  effectively with Government and other stakeholders regarding project
  planning, monitoring, execution and deliverables;
• Manage a highly
  skilled team and foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity,
  collaboration, experimentation, and commitment to embodying the highest
  ideals of the United Nations;
•  Advocate the
  goals of Global Pulse and the work of Pulse Lab Kampala in relevant forums
  (e.g. conferences, workshops);
• Ensure adherence to UN
  guidelines, rules and regulations in financial management and
  accountability;
• Provide strategic and
  substantive innovation-related content for high level communications,
  speeches, publications, and statements;
• Seek private and
  public funding for Pulse Lab Kampala activities;
• Drive the Big Data for
  Development and Data Philanthropy movements through Thought Leadership in
  Uganda and the greater East Africa region;
• Maintain relationships
  with Pulse labs in other countries, sharing knowledge, ideas and
  expertise.

• Provide oversight
  during office set-up process. Required monthly;
• One year Lab
  implementation plan. Required by the end of the fourth month;
• Six-month big data
  research project plan based on UN Country Team needs. Required by the end
  of the fifth month;
• Report on priority
  public sector (Government) partnerships; need for formal agreements
  identified. Required by the end of the sixth month;
• Establish Lab advisory
  bodies (technical & steering). Required by the end of the sixth month;
• Big Data for
  Development/tech scene events. Required by the end of the sixth month

• The Lab Manager will
  report to the UN Resident Coordinator/Global Pulse Director;
• He or she will report
  on the progress of activities on a weekly basis and this will be done in
  line with the set deliverables of the assignment;
• The Consultant will be
  supported with all required equipment and supporting resources to
  conduct the required assignment.

• The candidate should
  possess a master’s degree in social sciences, public or business
  administration, international development, international relations, or a
  technical field relevant to the work of Global Pulse.
• A first-level
  university degree in combination with an additional two years of
  qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
  degree.
• A minimum of ten (10)
  years experience in project or knowledge management, design, and
  implementation;
• At least seven (7) years
  of progressively responsible professional experience in innovation
  management, project management, management consulting, organizational
  development, business or public administration management, including three
  (3) years of which were in a supervisory capacity;
• Understanding of big
  data and analytics;
• Experience in the
  technology sector or innovation in the private or public sector highly
  desirable;
• Experience working in
  international development an advantage;

• Understanding
  of big data and data analytics;
• Strong
  leadership skills;
• Ability to
  effectively lead teams in ambiguous or undefined problem spaces;
• Excellent
  communication, public speaking and documentation skills;
• Ability to
  manage and mentor teams in rapidly shifting environment;
• Demonstrated
  sense of initiative and problem-solving skills;
• Knowledge of
  utility of data in non-traditional situations;
• Understanding
  of government partner workflows and agendas.
• Demonstrated
  administrative management and supervisory skills, including experience
  working with a culturally diverse staff;
• Excellent
  ability to interact with senior management and top government officials;
• Proven
  ability to build and manage internal and external relationships.

• Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
• Highest Combined Score (based on the 70%
  technical offer and 30% price weight distribution) where the minimum
  passing score of technical proposal is 70%.

• Relevance of education – 5 points;
• Language skills – 5 points;
• Relevance of experience (professional /
  work experience)– 30 points;
• Interpretation of the assignment and
  methodology – 30 points.

• Duly accomplished
  Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template
  provided by UNDP (see Annex II);
• Updated Personal CV
  highlighting past experience in similar assignments and with 3
  professional references with contact details (email and telephone);
• Technical Proposal:
  suggested outline for technical proposal:  The offerors
  interpretation of the assignment; Approach and methodology for undertaking
  the assignment.
• Financial proposal (in
  template provided in Annex II) stating an all-inclusive fixed lumpsum fee
  for this assignment in Ugandan Shillings or US Dollars, supported by a
  breakdown of costs. Such total lump sum price must include professional
  fee, and costs necessary to conduct the assignment such as communication
  costs, travel etc. The consultant will be paid against the completion of
  specific, measurable deliverables as identified in this TOR.

• Annex I – Individual
  Contractor General Terms and Conditions;
• Annex II – Offerors
  Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability for the Individual
  Contractor Assignment.

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