SDGs Hub and Innovation Lab Coordinator Tier 1 & 2
Tiered Approach
In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:
- Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
- Tier 1:
Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments - Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
- Tier 3 or no tier indicated
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All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates
Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
BackgroundThe University of Bahrain (UOB) aims to strengthen its contribution towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Promoting innovation, strengthening institutional capacities, fostering partnerships, and expanding opportunities for students and faculty are central to UOB’s vision to become a national and regional hub for sustainable development knowledge and practice.
In this context, UNDP and UOB are collaborating through the UOB SDGs Promotion Project to support the establishment and operationalization of the SDGs Hub and Innovation Lab. The initiative aims to support SDG integration within the University, promote innovation and applied solutions linked to sustainable development challenges, facilitate partnerships and knowledge exchange, and strengthen UOB’s contribution to national and global SDG efforts.
UNDP is seeking to recruit an SDGs Hub and Innovation Lab Coordinatorunder a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA) to support the day-to-day coordination, implementation, partnerships, outreach, and operational management of the SDGs Hub and Innovation Lab.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the overall supervision of UNDP and in close coordination with the University of Bahrain, the SDGs Hub and Innovation Lab Coordinator will support the operationalization and management of the SDGs Hub and Innovation Lab and contribute to the implementation of activities aligned with the SDGs and sustainable development priorities.
1.Coordination and Operational Management- Support the day-to-day coordination and operations of the SDGs Hub and Innovation Lab in line with UOB and UNDP policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the planning and implementation of activities, initiatives, workshops, events, and programmes related to the SDGs Hub and Innovation Lab.
- Support the establishment and operationalization of the SDGs Hub and Innovation Lab, including coordination with relevant stakeholders and partners.
- Monitor implementation progress and support timely delivery of planned activities and outputs.
- Support preparation of annual and quarterly workplans and activity schedules.
- Coordinate meetings, consultations, workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessions related to the Hub and Lab activities.
- Support documentation, filing, and administrative coordination related to the Hub and Innovation Lab.
- Support coordination with consultants, experts, students, volunteers, and implementing partners engaged under the project.
- Support basic budget tracking for Hub activities, events, and projects in coordination with UNDP and UOB, ensuring alignment with approved workplans and procedures.
- Support the development and implementation of initiatives, programmes, and projects linked to sustainable development and innovation.
- Support activities related to SDGs integration, awareness raising, innovation, youth engagement, and sustainability initiatives within the University.
- Facilitate collaboration with colleges, students, faculty members, and external partners on SDG-related activities and innovation initiatives.
- Support the identification and development of collaborative projects and initiatives addressing sustainable…
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