Re-advertisement: Technology for Development (T4D) Specialist, P3 (TA), Phnom Penh, Cambodia (#125666)

Overview

Coordinate T4D programmatic needs and support digital transformation efforts.

You have:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Digital Transformation, Business Administration, or related fields is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) combined with 7 years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Information Communication Technology for Development is required.
• Experience identifying, designing, and implementing solutions for large-scale projects with technical components.
• Experience with ICT, mobile, and web-based technologies appropriate to the region.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 94,282 USD and 123,454 USD.

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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, innovation.

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, Operations, and in line with the established policies, guidelines, procedures, and the Technology Playbook, the T4D Specialist will coordinate and support the growing demand for T4D programmatic and operational needs. UNICEF Cambodia’s programmes are increasingly leveraging digital as a means to effectively deliver programmes, strengthen systems and monitoring various programme interventions at scale. The T4D Specialist will assist programme teams in the identification, design, implementation, assessment and integration of ICT and digital innovation into UNICEF Cambodia’s programming; strengthening internal capacity to support T4D related initiatives; identifying and engaging with key partners; building and maintaining business relationships; applying reusable and replicable technical buildings blocks; and maximizing the potential for the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming through advocacy and strategically documenting and disseminating best practices.

The T4D Specialist will work on a day-to-day basis with all programme sections and operation units, and in close liaison with the East Asia Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) ICT and Digital Innovation Unit, the central ICT Division and UNICEF Innovation where applicable.

Key functions/accountabilities:

• Technical and operational support to programme implementation
• Policy and Strategic Development for Technology-enabled Programming and System Strengthening
• Provide Technical and Programmatic Support in Digital Transformation
• Advise on Effective Use of Data Technologies
• Engage, Facilitate and Maintain Partnerships and Networks
• Lead on knowledge Management for T4D and Digital Transformation in Programming
• Capacity Building

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

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) is required in Digital Transformation, Business Administration, Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, International Development or another relevant technical field.

A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in a relevant field combined with 7 years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Information Communication Technology for Development in a large international organization or corporation is required, including:

• Experience identifying, designing and implementing solutions for large-scale projects with technical components – including supervising external vendors and software developers; responsibility for business analysis, budgets, contracts, project management and procurement, etc.
• Experience with ICT, mobile and web-based technologies, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to the region
• Exposure to UNICEF, UN or other INGO programmatic areas, including health, nutrition, child protection and/or education.
• Experience in applying technical solutions to address programmatic issues

Experience in the following areas is desirable:

• Experience in open source, mobile and emerging technology applied to UNICEF programme areas
• Experience working in T4D/ICT4D program design, service design, and field deployment/implementation in developing countries
• Experience with RapidPro, Primero, DHIS2, ODK and other global public good technologies, and deploying, maintaining and scaling these technologies
• Software programming experience, with focus on writing new code to deliver enhancements, new functionality, and defect resolution as well as proficiency with source code and continuous integration solutions (such as GitHub, Circle/Travis, Jenkins, etc.)

Language requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Please find the detailed job description for this post JD T4D Specialist, P3 (TA).pdf.

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.

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:

The selected candidate will be offered an initial temporary contract for 10 months with the possibility of an extension of up to 729 days.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates 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.

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