The UN Innovation Network (UNIN) is an informal, collaborative community of UN innovators interested in sharing their expertise and experience with others to promote and advance innovation within the UN System. The work of the UNIN is driven by the interests and needs of its members.

For innovation practitioners, the Network hosts regular knowledge sharing sessions to review and discuss the application of new innovation trends and how they can contribute to achieving the SDGs. It also helps Agencies share tools, resources and best practices for innovating in the UN.

The Network also engages with senior UN leaders and advises them on how to build structures to promote innovation, activate innovation partnerships and create a culture of innovation in their organisations.

The United Nations Strategy to Scale Innovation for Development (Toolkit Only)

At the beginning of the year Impactpool shared an article with some opportunities at the UNDP Accelerator Labs. The UNDP Accelerator Labs are UNDP’s new and innovative concepts to meet the global challenges of the 21st century. The local labs collaborate with UNDP project teams across the country offices, governments, communities, and many other stakeholders to develop portfolios of solutions that address tough social and environmental challenges holistically. As a global network of Accelerator Labs, they collectively accelerate learning about what works in development.

Opportunities for:

Join the UNDP Acceleration Labs

Impactpool Articles on Innovation: 

Disrupting the UN system - UNFPA's new vision on youth innovation  

 

Bridging the gap between Science and Public Policy - By Melanie Uhde

Impactpool Career Podcast | Episode 12: What role does social enterprises have?

 

Making an impact for healthy oceans - Meet Christine
Spiten

 

Supporting countries transition to sustainable energy? If so, IRENA is right for you!

 

World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) | Listen to Cornelia Moussa, HR Director at WIPO

 

Feed the planet - Why crop diversity is important to future-proof agriculture

Opportunities at multiple organizations:

Innovations for Sustainable Development

Global Head of Supporter Engagement and Innovation, Data Science Research, Agricultural Innovation Systems, Experimentation Assosiate, Social Entrepreuneurship, Research and Innovation, 

Design - Digital Production

Graphic Design, Video Editing, Digital Inclusion, Digital Fundraising, Digital Communication