Information Comm. Technology Associate, G6, Bujumbura, Burundi, Temp Appointment

Contract

This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 1,577 USD.

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TORs ICT Associate-Technology for Development GS-6 (TA).pdf

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.

And we never give up.

For every child, a champion

In Burundi, UNICEF has a very diverse portfolio of responsibilities but all with the same objective which is to assist the Government and other stakeholders to fulfill children’s economic, social, cultural, political, and civil rights. The UNICEF country program in Burundi aims to improve the lives of children and women in the following key areas: Child and maternal health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, Water, sanitation and hygiene, Social Policy and Advocacy, Adolescent empowerment and community resilience, and Humanitarian response.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the ICT Specialist, the Technology for Development (T4D) Associate assists Burundi Country Office with the identification, assessment and implementation of ICT components into UNICEF programmes which includes but not limited to managing T4D related projects, engaging with key partners, identifying potential technology available in the market locally, building internal capacity, scaling up and rolling out technology-enabled programme initiatives with the following main responsibilities:

• Timely and effective support on improvement of lCT services for innovative use of technology in Programme interventions.
• Timely support Implementation strategy and T4D operations.
• Timely support and technical assistance provided to clients in the area of Technology for Development and work with stakeholders to on standards, procedures and partnerships for T4D projects to be adopted.
• Support research and knowledge management in the area Technology for Development.
• Serving as T4D focal point.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Completion of Secondary education supplemented with formal training (at university level) in Computer Science, Business Administration, or computer related certification. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred.
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use standard office software, tools and technologies
• A minimum of 6 years of practical professional work experience in information technology, out of which 2 years in IT for project development/implementation, as well as systematic methods of troubleshooting and analytical problem solving, providing assistance to users on ICT products and services, and use of applications and diagnostic tools.
• Practical experience with various computer platforms and applications:
• Work experience in providing ICT support to remote field offices in developing countries an asset.
• Work experience in emergencies.
• In-depth technical knowledge related to software development and information systems management.
• Experience in programme design, management and direct implementation of initiatives is strong asset
• Experience in applying human-centered design approaches to social sector challenges is essential
• Fluency in French and working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Kirundi is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female applicants and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.