Research Support Specialist

hace 2 semanas


Panamá, Panamá, Panamá DAI A tiempo completo

Scope of Work

_Research Support Specialist (Fixer)_

Digital Ecosystem Country Assessment (DECA)

USAID Panama

NAME:

POSITION TITLE:

Research Support Specialist (Fixer)

TOTAL LEVEL OF EFFORT:

25 days

AGREEMENT NAME:

Digital Frontiers

Activities
Digital Strategy

AGREEMENT NO:

AID-OAA-A

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

May 15, May 14, 2024

EVALUATOR:

Patrick Malone

SUMMARY


Digital Frontiers is a $90 million buy-in mechanism available to USAID Bureaus and Missions from DAI implements the Digital Frontiers project, which works closely with USAID's Development, Democracy, and Innovations (DDI) Bureau; the Technology Unit within the Innovations, Technology, and Research Hub (ITR/T); USAID missions; the private sector; civil society organizations; and international and local development organizations to identify successful and sustainable digital development approaches and scale their impact globally.

USAID missions and other operating units can "buy-in" to Digital Frontiers and essentially fund the Digital Frontiers team to design and implement digital development projects.

Digital Frontiers currently implements 43 of these buy-in projects; each with a unique scope and client within USAID.


Digital Frontiers has played a key role in supporting the development and launch of the Digital Strategy and will continue to play an integral role in the implementation of the Digital Strategy.

With ITR/T leading the process, Digital Frontiers will work closely with the ITR/T team to ensure a thorough, thoughtful, and consensus‐led process for the implementation of the various Digital Strategy initiatives.

***
BACKGROUND


The USAID
Digital Strategy
charts an agency-wide vision for development and humanitarian assistance in the world's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

The Strategy's goal is to achieve and sustain open, secure, and inclusive digital ecosystems that contribute to broad-based, measurable development, and humanitarian assistance outcomes in emerging market countries.

USAID's Digital Strategy has two core, mutually reinforcing objectives: 1) improve measurable development and humanitarian assistance outcomes through the responsible use of digital technology in USAID's programming and 2) strengthen the openness, inclusiveness, and security of country-level digital ecosystems.


The DECA, a flagship initiative of the Digital Strategy, informs the development, design, and implementation of USAID's strategies, projects, and activities.

The DECA looks at three pillars of a nation's digital ecosystem:
(1) digital infrastructure and adoption; (2) digital society, rights, and governance; and (3) the digital economy. The DECA aims to inform how USAID Missions can understand, work with, and strengthen the country's digital ecosystem.

Digital Infrastructure and Adoption:

Digital infrastructure and adoption refers to the resources that make digital systems possible and how individuals and organizations access and use these resources.

Digital infrastructure includes geographic network coverage, network performance, internet bandwidth, and spectrum allocation as well as telecom market dynamics around security, interoperability and competitiveness.


This pillar also examines behavioral, social, and physical barriers and opportunities for equitable adoption (digital divides, affordability, and digital literacy) — who uses and does not use digital technologies and why.

Digital Society, Rights, and Governance:
Digital society, rights, and governance focuses on how digital technology intersects with government, civil society, and the media. This pillar is divided into three sub-sections: Internet Freedom; Civil Society and Media; and Digital Government. Internet Freedom explores factors that enable or constrain the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms online.

This includes individual rights to freedom of speech, privacy, and free assembly, and the abuse of these rights through digital repression.

Civil Society and Media identifies key institutions and how they report on, advocate around, and influence online freedoms. Digital Government looks at the government's efforts to manage internal IT processes and systems, deliver citizen
- and business-facing e-services, and engage with the public through digital channels.

Digital Economy:

Digital economy explores the role digital technology plays in increasing economic opportunity and efficiency, trade and competitiveness, and global economic integration.

Areas of inquiry include digital financial services (credit or debit cards, payment apps, mobile money, and digital savings and loan products), financial inclusion, regulation of digital finance, digital trade, e-commerce, and the financial technology (FinTech) enabling environment.

This pillar also assesses strengths and weaknesses in the local digital talent pool and the tech st

  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá IMPACT Initiatives A tiempo completo

    Description:We are currently looking for a Regional Assessment Specialist with experience, knowledge, and technical expertise in humanitarian research and needs assessments.REACH is seeking an Assessment Specialist (AS) to be based in Panama, to provide dedicated technical support and capacity to OCHA ROLAC office, as well as OCHA country offices through the...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Nestlé A tiempo completo

    Position Summary We are currently looking for a highly competent Commodity Support Specialist based in Panama.Reporting directly to the Team Lead for Commodities Support, you will be responsible for contract management lifecycle for the spend in scope on a global level, utilizing processes, financial tools, and policies in place. In this role you will be...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Impact Initiatives A tiempo completo

    BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH's purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community's decision making and...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Signify A tiempo completo

    Job Title: Quotation Support Specialist (Mexico City, Mexico)Job Description: We are seeking a Quotation Support Specialist to join our Commercial Operations team. This position is available in Mexico City, Panama, or Colombia.Joining Signify means embracing creativity and adaptability. Our culture fosters continuous learning and values diversity and...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Cinfo A tiempo completo

    How can you make a difference?Currently across Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) young people are facing unprecedented times around learning and employment, with the rapidly changing nature of technologies, migration, labour markets, the environment, political contexts and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key stakeholders are increasingly exploring...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA A tiempo completo

    Position SnapshotLocation: PanamaCompany: NestléActRate:Full-Time Act. Rate 100%Type of contact: Permanent contractGenuine opportunities for career and personal developmentModern "smart office" locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces.Dynamic international working environment.Attractive additional benefitsPosition SummaryWe are currently looking...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Philips A tiempo completo

    Job TitleMarketing Support SpecialistJob DescriptionYour Role:Provide support in executing the Region EI Marketing Plan, focusing on digital campaign activation and event management.Support asset creation by collaborating with the EI Region Marketing team, Health Systems team, and members of the EI Global Strategic Marketing team.Contribute to end-to-end...

  • Education Specialist

    hace 2 semanas


    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Unicef Canada A tiempo completo

    How can you make a difference?Under the guidance and general supervision of the Education Manager (Level 4) and the overall guidance of the Regional Education Adviser (Level 5), the Specialist provide solid technical assistance, quality assurance and knowledge management to support a) the acceleration of the roll-out of the Learning Passport and other...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá UNICEF A tiempo completo

    Site Panama, Panamá, Panama:Sector:Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation:Role:Other:Date:04/07/2023 (Expiry date:10/07/2023)UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.Across 190 countries and...

  • Research Assistant

    hace 2 semanas


    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Mercaplan A tiempo completo

    Descripción de la Plaza Requirements: Bachelor ́s degree in Marketing, International Business, Sociology, Psychology or careers related to market research.One year of work experience in brand management and customer follow-up, ensuring project execution and brand health.Focus on sales and closing deals.Advanced English is essential.Ability to manage...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Immigration And Customs Enforcement A tiempo completo

    Summary View of terms found in this announcementOrganizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of International Affairs, in Panama City, Panama. This is a non-bargaining unit position.DutiesAs a Mission Support Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Serve as...

  • Research Epidemiologist

    hace 2 semanas


    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Iqvia A tiempo completo

    Job OverviewThe Research epidemiologist will focus on design and delivery of secondary database real world research and primary data collection studydesign. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with IQVIAs external health system / technology partners to contribute tothe body of scientific evidence for improved patient care. The...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Grainger Businesses A tiempo completo

    Work Location Type: Hybrid As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we're dedicated to...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá A360 Inc. Panama A tiempo completo

    THIS JOB REQUIRES ADVANCE ENGLISH LEVEL SKILLS. WRITTEN AND CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH IS A MUST IT Service Desk Specialist We are looking for a customer service-oriented Service desk specialist to provide technical support to users in an efficient and accurate manner. You will be considered as the company's front line support and you will solve basic technical...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Grainger Businesses A tiempo completo

    Work Location Type: Hybrid As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we're dedicated to...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Grainger Businesses A tiempo completo

    Work Location Type: Hybrid As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we're dedicated to...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Skechers A tiempo completo

    de la empresaDescripción del empleoPara Skechers Panamá buscamos IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST Senior.Deberá garantizar el oportuno apoyo de IT a toda la estructura de la empresa, brindando el soporte técnico a usuarios finales utilizando los canales necesarios remotos: teams, teléfono, correo electrónico o físicamente en sitioUbicación:Centro de...


  • Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Skechers A tiempo completo

    de la empresaDescripción del empleoPara Skechers Panamá buscamos IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST Senior.Deberá garantizar el oportuno apoyo de IT a toda la estructura de la empresa, brindando el soporte técnico a usuarios finales utilizando los canales necesarios remotos: teams, teléfono, correo electrónico o físicamente en sitio.Ubicación: Centro de...

  • Monitoring Specialist

    hace 2 semanas


    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Indev Jobs A tiempo completo

    Job Description UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. Monitoring will remain at the...

  • Adaptation Specialist

    hace 2 semanas


    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations A tiempo completo

    Result of ServiceThe main objective of the position of Adaptation Specialist is to provide high quality technical, policy, programming implementation support, as well as knowledge and capacity development services, to UNEP LACO and client countries. The consultant will support UNEP team with resource mobilization efforts in line with country priorities and...