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Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP

Research and Insights Consultant

Advertised on behalf of : 
Location : TANZANIA
Application Deadline : 18-Oct-23 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left : 7d 9h 12m
Additional Category : Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
13-Nov-2023
Duration of Initial Contract : 24 Months
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the United Nations’ flagship catalytic financing entity for the world’s 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs). With its unique capital mandate and focus on the LDCs, UNCDF works to invest and catalyze capital to support these countries in achieving ?the sustainable growth and inclusiveness envisioned by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Doha Programme of Action for the least developed countries, 2022–2031.

UNCDF builds partnerships with other UN organizations, as well as private and public sector actors, to achieve greater impact in development; specifically, by unlocking additional resources and strengthening financing mechanisms and systems contributing to transformation pathways, focusing on such development themes as green economy, digitalization, urbanization, inclusive economies, gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP

Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP
Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP

A hybrid development finance institution and development agency, UNCDF uses a combination of capital instruments (deployment, financial & business advisory and catalyzation) and development instruments (technical assistance, capacity development, policy advice, advocacy, thought leadership, and market analysis and scoping) which are applied across five priority areas (inclusive digital economies, local transformative finance, women’s economic empowerment, climate, energy & biodiversity finance, and sustainable food systems finance). Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP

Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP

Inclusive Digital Economies 

UNCDF manages initiatives to develop inclusive digital finance ecosystems which offer a wide range of financial services especially for low-income vulnerable communities. Specifically, UNCDF provides a mix of policy, technical and financial support to a range of government and private sector actors in each country, as well as invests in research and other public goods to benefit all market actors. By supporting the development of digital finance ecosystems in these countries, UNCDF aims to increase the financial security of low income and rural households through access to appropriate, affordable and secure means to receive, manage and save money. Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP

Recently, UNCDF has formulated its strategy ‘Leaving no one behind in the digital era’ based on over a decade of experience in digital finance in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. UNCDF recognizes that reaching the full potential of digital financial inclusion aligns with the vision of promoting digital economies that leave no one behind. The vision of UNCDF is to empower millions of people by 2024 to use services daily that leverage innovation and technology and contribute to the SDGs. UNCDF will apply a market development approach and continuously seek to address underlying market dysfunctions. For more information, please see: https://www.uncdf.org/article/4567/uncdf-launches-digital-economy-strategy-leaving-no-one-behind-in-the-digital-era

Tanzania Inclusive Digital Economy

With support from the European Union’s Digital 4 Tanzania Program, and in line with the UNCDF strategy to ensure “no one is left behind in the digital era,” UNCDF is currently implementing the Tanzania Inclusive Digital Economy (TIDE) project. Launched in September 2022, TIDE is a four-year project that aims to increase access to and usage of digital payments and digital financial services in Tanzania, while enabling the innovation ecosystem to better support entrepreneurs and further drive digital innovation. The project contributes to the development of policies and regulations that enable innovation, supports small digital financial service providers’ digitization and integration to the national payment system (TIPS); and promotes inclusive and locally-driven innovation.

Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP

The TIDE project has a strong focus on research and knowledge dissemination woven throughout the activities.  Over the course of the project UNCDF has committed to researching and publishing findings, insights, and lessons learned to relevant stakeholders in the financial sector and the fintech startup and innovation ecosystems. Publications/knowledge products include:  2 fintech mappings, state of the innovation ecosystem focusing on 4 fintech relevant issues, 2 publications on MFI digitalization, 2 publications on corporate/fintech partnerships, 2 publications on last mile distribution of financial products, 2 publications on effective use of data for public and private sector decision-making, 3 publications on catalyzing investment for startups and early-growth technology firms, 1 publication on effective support to hubs, 2 publications on facilitating access to markets for fintechs, 4 policy briefs for regulators.  In addition to producing research and knowledge products, support is required to review and edit communications-related content (e.g., social media posts, newsletters), of which there are a minimum of 5 per month over the course of the project. Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP

 

East and Southern Africa (ESA) Project Development

UNCDF’s Inclusive Digital Economy (IDE) practice has teams in six countries in East and Southern Africa (ESA): Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia). These teams vary in size and budget, all supporting their respective governments and public- and private-sector stakeholders to build inclusive digital economies that improve the quality of life for marginalized populations and decrease the digital divide. Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP

In order to realize UNCDF’s mission and vision for the region, all country operations need to grow. This involves growth in country-specific and multi-country programming into our focal sectors (i.e. fintech and financial health, MSME digitalization and financing, ag-tech and rural economies, digital transformation policy, digital skills, climate & green-tech), expanding the development finance tools we use to support ecosystems (i.e. convening, advocacy, grants, technical assistance, concessional loans, guarantees), and expanding to segments of importance (low skilled, women, MSMEs, technology start-ups, forcibly displaced people, small holder farmers).

The region has several concepts and ideas for this programming growth but needs support refining and editing existing concept notes and pitching them to relevant internal and external stakeholders, including donors and potential partners. Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP

 

Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work

UNCDF seeks to engage a consultant to develop and implement a research and knowledge management strategy and generates insights to:

  • Increase international visibility of Tanzania’s fintech and innovation ecosystems, and UNCDF’s role in growing an inclusive digital economy;
  • Support UNCDF to better-understand and share lessons learned about the effectiveness of TIDE activities;
  • Increase UNCDF partners’ capacity to leverage data for financial and digital inclusion in Tanzania;
  • Position UNCDF as a technical thought leader in the digital economy space;
  • Develop new and refine existing concept notes for new IDE programming in the ESA region.

Specifically, the scope of work can thus be understood as falling in four categories:

  1. Design and implementation of a research and knowledge management agenda for the TIDE project
    1. Deepen technical knowledge of and overall familiarity with TIDE project activities, including their objectives, contribution to the project theory of change, data, and key partners/stakeholders
    2. Collaborate with project managers to conceptualize value-added research and knowledge management products; lead writing and manage production of publications in a diverse range of formats, e.g., research papers, technical notes, learning briefs, and blogs that leverage primary and secondary data
    3. Work with results measurement (RM) colleagues to ensure research insights are captured in donor and HQ reporting; co-lead reflection sessions to ensure project managers apply lessons learned to refine project implementation and create a culture of continuous learning
    4. Engage with local, regional, and global partners and colleagues to promote and disseminate results and learnings in various formats, e.g. stakeholder dialogues, webinars, and/or workshops
  2. Communications support
    1. Consolidate, review, and finalize donor reports for the TIDE project and UNCDF’s activities under the UN Kigoma Joint Program.
  3. Project management
    1. Manage ongoing activities for the project “Data Driven and Gender-Smart Product Design to Increase Access to Finance and Digital Inclusion for Women in Tanzania.” This includes managing the RFA and RFP processes and overseeing implementation to ensure deliverables are completed on-time and in-line with the project workbook (PWB), grant agreements, etc.
    2. Work with partners and other relevant colleagues to document and share lessons learned, in line with the research and knowledge management agenda
  4. Concept note development
    1. Provide ad-hoc support to UNCDF IDE Tanzania on the design and development of concept notes and program proposals, leveraging research insights to support fundraising efforts as opportunities present themselves
    2. Support ESA Regional Manager and relevant regional colleagues to draft new and refine existing concept notes
    3. Attend meetings, as needed to inform concept notes, with relevant stakeholders including potential partners and donors

The consultant will mainstream gender equality and women’s economic empowerment (GE-WEE) throughout his/her work. The consultant will have experience in the design and implementation of research projects focused on financial and digital inclusion and GE-WEE in Tanzania and East Africa.

  1. Key Deliverables and Payment Terms:
Scope of Work Category Deliverables to be delivered Target Due Date Acceptance/ Condition for Payment Disbursement % of Contract Price to be Paid
Design and implementation of the research and knowledge management agenda for the TIDE project
  1. final Research and KM Agenda Year 2

 

 

Nov 2023

Approved final agenda by IDE Tz.  

4%

Design and implementation of the research and knowledge management agenda for the TIDE project
  1. Draft publication 1 – State of innovation Policy

 

Country Lead

Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz.

Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 1 – MSME digitalization 1

 

Country Lead

Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz.

Consolidation, review and editing of donor reports for the TIDE project and Kigoma Joint Project (UN RCO)
  1. EU Donor annual report 1
Country Lead

Approved EU annual donor report by IDE Tz Country Lead

Design and implementation of the research and knowledge management agenda for the TIDE project
  1. Final publication 1 – State of Innovation Policy
 

Dec 2023

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead       4%
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 1 –MSME digitalization 1
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA draft concept note 1 – MSME digitalization for MCF
Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Project management for “Data Driven and Gender-Smart Product Design to Increase Access to Finance and Digital Inclusion for Women in Tanzania” (“gender-data project”)
  1. Notes from gender-data project kick-off meeting
Notes reviewed and approved by IDE Tz Country Lead
Design and implementation of the research and knowledge management agenda for the TIDE project
  1.  Draft publication 2 – MFI digitalization

 

 

Jan 2024

Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead        5%
Design and implementation of the research and knowledge management agenda for the TIDE project
  1.   Draft publication 3 – Assessing Tanzania cross-border remittance policy and regulatory framework
Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead  
Consolidation, review and editing of donor reports for the TIDE project and Kigoma Joint Project (UN RCO)
  1. KJP donor report 1
Approved KJP annual donor report by IDE Tz Country Lead  
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 2 – agtech acceleration
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead  
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA final concept note 1 – MSME digitalization for MCF
  Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead  
Design and implementation of the research and knowledge management agenda for the TIDE project
  1. Final publication 2 – MFI digitalization
Feb 2024

 

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead       4%
Design and implementation of the research and knowledge management agenda for the TIDE project
  1. Final publication 3 – Assessing Tanzania cross-border remittance policy and regulatory framework
Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 2 – agtech acceleration
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA draft concept note 2 Agtech for Ethiopia/Uganda
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Project management for “Data Driven and Gender-Smart Product Design to Increase Access to Finance and Digital Inclusion for Women in Tanzania” (“gender-data project”)
  1. Approved inception report for gender-data project
Inception report reviewed and approved by IDE Tz Country Lead
Design and implementation of the research and knowledge management agenda for the TIDE project
  1. Draft publication 4 – Agtech
Mar 2024

 

Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead      4%
Design and implementation of the research and knowledge management agenda for the TIDE project
  1. Draft publication 5 – Case study on Tanzania adoption and approach to suptech initiatives
Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead  
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead  
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA final concept note 2 – Agtech for Ethiopia & Uganda
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead  
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 4 – Agtech
Apr 2024

 

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead     4%
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 5 – Case study on Tanzania adoption and approach to suptech initiatives
Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead  
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead  
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA draft concept note 3 – Zambia WEE
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead  
Project management for “Data Driven and Gender-Smart Product Design to Increase Access to Finance and Digital Inclusion for Women in Tanzania” (“gender-data project”)
  1. Approved report on data diagnostic for gender-data project
Data diagnostic report reviewed and approved by IDE Tz Country Lead  
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 6 – Angel acceleration
May 2024

 

Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead      5%
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 4 -Znz digital economy 1
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead  
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA final concept note 3 Zambia WEE

 

Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead  
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 6 – Angel acceleration

 

Jun 2024

 

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead      5%
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 4 – Znz digital economy 1
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. IDES for Zanzibar 1
IDES for Znz reviewed and approved by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA draft concept note 4 – SIDA Climate Uganda
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 7 – Fintech regulatory sandbox approach
Jul 2024

 

Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead       4%
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 8 – corporate fintech partnerships
Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Project management for “Data Driven and Gender-Smart Product Design to Increase Access to Finance and Digital Inclusion for Women in Tanzania” (“gender-data project”)
  1. Approved final report on data diagnostic for gender-data project
Final report on data diagnostics reviewed and approved by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 5 -Znz digital economy 2
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA final concept note 4 – SIDA Climate Uganda
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 7– Fintech regulatory sandbox approach
Aug 2024

 

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead      4%
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 8 – Corporate fintech partnerships
Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead
Project management for “Data Driven and Gender-Smart Product Design to Increase Access to Finance and Digital Inclusion for Women in Tanzania” (“gender-data project”)
  1. Approved final report describing results of TA implementation for gender-data project
Final report on TA implementation reviewed and approved by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 5 – Znz digital economy 2
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA draft concept note 5 – Regional WEE
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 9 – Facilitating access to markets
Sep 2024

 

Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead      5%
Project management for “Data Driven and Gender-Smart Product Design to Increase Access to Finance and Digital Inclusion for Women in Tanzania” (“gender-data project”)
  1. Approved report/roadmap for further scaling data-driven and gender-smart product development
Roadmap for scale-up reviewed and approved by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 6 EAC interoperable payments
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA final concept note 5 Regional WEE
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 9 – Facilitating access to market
Oct 2024

 

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead      4%
Project management for “Data Driven and Gender-Smart Product Design to Increase Access to Finance and Digital Inclusion for Women in Tanzania” (“gender-data project”)
  1. Webinar/learning session for gender-data project
Webinar presented on gender data project, reviewed and approved by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 6 EAC interoperable payments
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Consolidation, review and editing of donor reports for the TIDE project and Kigoma Joint Project (UN RCO)
  1. EU donor annual report 2
Approved EU annual donor report by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA draft concept note 6 Zambia fintech
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Research and KM Agenda 2
Nov 2024

 

 

Approved final research agenda 2 by IDE TZ Country Lead      4%
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 10 – catalyzing investments for fintechs
Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 11 – MFI digitalization
Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Project management for “Data Driven and Gender-Smart Product Design to Increase Access to Finance and Digital Inclusion for Women in Tanzania” (“gender-data project”)
  1. Blog on lessons learned for gender data project
Blog reviewed and approved by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 7 – Fin’l education
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA final concept note 6 Zambia fintech
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 10 – catalyzing investments for fintechs
Dec 2024

 

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead      4%
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 11 – MFI digitalization
Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 7 Fin’l education
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA draft concept note 7 regional fintech acceleration
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 12 – Gender-smart product design and achievement in women financial inclusion
Jan 2025

 

Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead      4%
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 8 – data for digitalization
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Consolidation, review and editing of donor reports for the TIDE project and Kigoma Joint Project (UN RCO)

 

  1. KJP donor report 2
Approved KJP annual donor report by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA final concept note 7 – regional fintech acceleration
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 12 – Gender-smart product design and achievement in women financial inclusion
Feb 2025

 

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead     4%
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 8 – data for digitalization
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA draft concept note 8 – EAC regional retail payments
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 13 – Capacity building for innovation hubs
Mar 2025

 

Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead      4%
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 9 ITC upskilling
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA final concept note 8 – EAC regional retail payments
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 13 – Capacity building for innovation hubs
Apr 2025

 

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead      4%
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 9 ITC upskilling
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA draft concept note 9 – Regional impact fund for early growth tech firms
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 14 State of Innovation Capital
May 2025

 

Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead     4%
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 10 – WEE
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA final concept note 9 – Regional impact fund for early growth tech firms
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 14 State of Innovation Capital
Jun 2025

 

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead     4%
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 14 – Case study on the achievement of the fintech regulatory sandbox
Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. IDES for Zanzibar 2
IDES for Znz 2 reviewed and approved by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 10 – WEE
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 15 – Case study on the achievement of the fintech regulatory sandbox
Jul 2025

 

Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead      4%
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 16 -agtech 2
Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 11 MSME Digitalization
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 16 – agtech 2
Aug 2025

 

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead      4%
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 11 – MSME Digitalization
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA draft concept note 10 – regional upskilling for ITC
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Draft publication 17 – Fintech startup mapping
Sep 2025

 

Approved draft of publication by IDE Tz. Country Lead      4%
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania draft concept note 12 – fintech regulatory sandbox
Approved draft concept note by IDE Tz. Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE ESA
  1. ESA final concept 10 – regional upskilling for ITC
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead
Tanzania draft concept note 3 – impact investment for early stage technology firms
  1. Final publication 17 – Fintech startup mapping
Oct 2025

 

Approved final publication by IDE TZ Country Lead      4%
Consolidation, review and editing of donor reports for the TIDE project and Kigoma Joint Project (UN RCO)

 

  1. EU Donor Annual Report 3
Approved final EU donor report by IDE Tz Country Lead
Project/business development and program design support for IDE Tanzania
  1. Tanzania final concept note 12 – fintech regulatory sandbox
Approved final concept note by IDE Tz Country Lead

Payment shall be disbursed only if all outputs due for the timeline indicated are completed/accepted

Institutional Arrangement

The consultant will work under the supervision of the IDE Country Lead for Tanzania for TIDE-related projects and the ESA Regional Manager for concept note development and fundraising-related work. The consultant will have weekly calls with the IDE Country Lead for Tanzania to provide progress updates and exchange feedback on draft reports and other deliverables.

Duration of the Work

The assignment is expected to commence 13 November 2023, with engagement ongoing for approximately 24 months.

Duty Station

The assignment is home-based. The assignment could require travel to Tanzania and/or other countries in the ESA region for the purpose of gathering primary data for research and meeting project partners in-person.

Payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging, and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel.  The UNCDF travel policies relevant to individual consultant shall apply.

UNCDF cannot guarantee residence permits or visas for consultants. Consultants are responsible for securing work documentation.

  1. Qualifications of the Individual Consultant

Academic Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in public administration/public policy, economics, social sciences, or related discipline

Experience

  • At least 5 years of experience working in international development, either with the UN, NGOs, or private sector organizations with a focus on financial inclusion, digital/innovation, and/or women’s economic empowerment
  • At least 2 years of experience working in the private sector – financial services industry
  • At least 3 years of experience designing and implementing different types of research on financial inclusion in Tanzania
  • At least 1 article published by the UN

 

Competencies
Technical Competencies

  • Understanding of key issues relating to inclusive digital economies in Tanzania and LDCs relevant to donor community or the development field
  • Proven skills in the production of knowledge products in a variety of formats; demonstrated ability to translate complex technical ideas to a non-technical audience verbally and in writing
  • Strong research, analytical, and writing skills; proven skills in the production of evidence-based recommendations
  • Excellent presentation and representation skills in multicultural contexts;

Functional Competencies

  • Proven ability to manage and effectively lead a global research agenda and research team, including conceptualization of research approaches, research design, and implementation
  • Ability to articulate ideas clearly and coherently and ability to translate technical terms for non-technical audiences
  • Anticipates constraints in the delivery of services and identifies solutions or alternatives
  • Makes effective use of UNCDF resources and comparative advantage to strengthen knowledge partnerships
  • Strong ability to communicate and function effectively in local/international/multicultural environment; well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • High level planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet changing deadlines
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills of a high order, including the ability to formulate recommendations and advice
  • Pro-active, constructive attitude, open to feedback
  • Creates networks and promotes knowledge exchange initiatives between member organizations
Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP
Research and Insights International Consultant at UNDP

 

Required Skills and Experience
Qualifications of the Individual Consultant

Academic Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in public administration/public policy, economics, social sciences, or related discipline

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in international development, either with the UN, NGOs, or private sector organizations with a focus on financial inclusion, digital/innovation, and/or women’s economic empowerment
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in the private sector – financial services industry
  • Minimum 3 years of experience designing and implementing different types of research on financial inclusion in Tanzania
  • Minimum1 article published by the UN

Language

  • Fluent in English with excellent writing and communication skills

Scope of Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments

Offerors interested in this assignment must submit an all-inclusive financlal proposal using the standard template for financial proposal.  The contract price shall be fixed for the duration of the contract regardless of changes in the cost components over time.

Recommended Presentation of Offer

Offerors interested in this assignment must submit the following documents:

  1. Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP;
  2. Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references;
  3. Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a methodology, if applicable, on how they will approach and complete the assignment. A methodology is recommended for intellectual services, but may be omitted for support services [Note: this is optional for support services];
  4. Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided.  If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution, and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must indicate at this point, and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UN

 

 

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