T4D Officer (ICT)

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

Non-Family Duty Station

Under the direct supervision of an ICT/T4D specialist, the national UN Volunteer will carry out the following tasks: 1. Enable the T4D Function and Provide Technical and Programmatic Support • Business Relationship Management Liaise with ICT/T4D specialist to enable Business and Programme Relationship services to define high-level requirements, document and match requirements, and guide the design, development, and deployment of appropriate T4D solutions. • Portfolio Coordination Work closely with ICT/T4D specialist in deploying a portfolio approach, adapting common solutions prioritized for UNICEF programming (e.g., Digital Public Goods). • Support and assist design of T4D interventions Provide support and technical assistance to the Country Office in identifying, selecting, de-fining, deploying, and sustaining T4D interventions to address bottlenecks toward achieving programme results. • Identify and assess new Technology and Digital Innovations Assist programme sections in identifying and assessing new T4D initiatives, or new phases of ongoing initiatives, with immediate potential to improve UNICEF programming. • Solution procurement and evaluation Assist in reviewing technical solutions to ensure that UNICEF standards are followed; contribute to project management processes, generation, and review of terms of reference and vendor selection. • Deployment advice and support Assist with the implementation strategy of digital technology initiatives, including technical oversight, troubleshooting, and the documentation of challenges and resolutions. 2. Support Policy and Strategic Development for Technology-enabled Programming • Digital Development and Technology Innovation Strategy Support implementation of the country office's technology and digital innovation strategy; bring visibility to T4D gaps, opportunities, and scale-up strategy supporting CO priorities. • Participation in programme and management processes Work closely with Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation to integrate digital development and technology innovation into the programme planning lifecycle. Align with programme priorities and attend planning meetings. • Leadership and Quality Assurance Help monitor development and quality assurance during planning and deployment of T4D initiatives; participate in establishing and maintaining standards, documentation and sup-port mechanisms for T4D. • Convene and guide compliance with T4D best practices. Participate in Country Office T4D Governance Committee and support compliance of T4D initiatives with the Principles for Digital Development (http://digitalprinciples.org/) and UNICEF T4D best practices. 3. Engage and Maintain Partnerships and Networks • Engage and maintain partnerships and networks. Support the development of partnerships and networks with local solution providers, innovators, NGOs, cultural and religious organizations, the private sector, local media, and academia to support building a space to nurture and test new and innovative technologies and build local capacity. • Advocacy and communications Participate and support Country Office representation in external, inter-agency or partner forums on Digital Development and Technology Innovation. • Proposal and partnership development Help identify opportunities for resource mobilization and new partnerships. Assist proposal and partnership development efforts. • Provide advice and support to programme partners. Provide inputs to technical and operational support to a wide range of stakeholders and partners on UNICEF policies, practices, standards, and norms on technology for development. • Standards and procedures for ownership Work with stakeholders to help develop standards, procedures, and partnerships for T4D interventions and their transition to relevant Government and Civil Society Institutions. • Transfer and skill-sharing for programme partners Help maintain partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing and transfer of knowledge, skills, and tools to foster and facilitate technology-enabled programming. • Document localized partners and profiles Contribute updates to a catalogue of country specific T4D partners and their profiles/areas of engagement to promote and enhance UNICEF goals for outcomes for children through Technology for Development. 4. Knowledge Management • Share lessons learned. Help identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned from T4D for integration into broader knowledge development planning, advocacy, and communication efforts. • Landscape mapping Maintain an inventory of Technology and Innovation interventions, assets, resources, and networks. • Monitoring, evaluation, and learning Work with Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation to ensure documentation and clear monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for innovation and T4D projects, including baseline data collection, ongoing monitoring, and first-phase data collection and analysis.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

professional experience in information communication technology for development (T4D) in a large international organization or corporation is required. Experience supporting the identification, design, and implementation of solutions for large-scale projects with technical components is required, including experience coordinating the work of external vendors and software developers Experience supporting business analysis, budgets, contracts, project management, and procurement. Experience with Microsoft: SharePoint, Power BI, and Power Apps

1. Seasons Myanmar has a tropical monsoon climate. It has a considerable amount of sun, a high rate of rainfall, and high humidity. Myanmar has three distinct seasons: the cool-dry season from November to February, the hot-dry season from March to May and the rainy season from June to October. The most popular season for tourists is the cool season and you will see an increase of visitors at the major attractions.
   Temperatures vary across the country- in Yangon the cool season may bring overnight temperatures of around 19 C while in the highlands such as Inle Lake, night temperatures may fall below 10 C. Casual and light clothing is recommended all year around. A light sweater or jacket will be useful during the cool season and when travelling in Northern areas.
2. Culture Myanmar has a deep culture of hospitality and openness. People are warm, welcoming and often keen to ask questions and make friends. They have preserved the traditions of close family ties, respect for elders, reverence for Buddhism, and simple native dress. Theravada Buddhism is the most widespread religion in Myanmar. Many young people spend time in monastic education. There are substantial numbers of Christians, Hindus, Muslims and Animists throughout the country and it is not unusual to see pagodas, churches, mosques and temples in a single neighbourhood. Myanmar Buddhists try to live according to the basic five precepts of Buddhism in their daily activities. Religion is so vital in a typical Myanmar Buddhist's life that his/her routine cannot be separated from Buddhist rituals. Please take care if engaging in a discussion about religion as it can be a contentious issue. Festivals in Myanmar are in all each of Myanmar twelve months. The most famous and major festival is Thingyan Festival which falls in April and is longest official public holiday. People in Myanmar love to enjoy themselves, whether it is taking part in one of the hundreds of festivals that happen around the country, listening to music, or enjoying a game of football. They are cheerful and smile, even in the face of adversity. Superstition is evident in Myanmar culture, although it is often played down. For example, it is rumoured that the location the new capital was decided on astrologers’ advice as some people consult astrologers about personal and business decisions.
3. Attire The office dress code is smart casual. Traditional clothing in Myanmar varies around the country, but a national staple is the longyi, a long wrap of cotton that looks like an ankle-length skirt. Modest clothing is highly appreciated everywhere in the country, and mostly required in religious places such as pagodas, temples and monasteries, should you visit. Mini- skirts, shorts and sleeveless shirts are not acceptable in consecrated areas. Shoes and shocks should also be removed before entering religious sites. It is recommended that you put on loafers and flip-flops that can slip on & off at the entrances.
4. Money Myanmar's currency is the kyat (abbreviated MMK) pronounced "chat". Kyat are notes in denominations of 10000, 5000, 1000, 500, 200, 100 and 50 kyats. While there are a growing number of ATMs that accept international bank and credit cards (fees apply), they are not always reliable. Please check with your bank for restrictions on your withdrawal limit and to inform them that you will be in Myanmar. Point of sale credit card purchases are limited in Myanmar, but major shopping chains in Yangon such as City Mart and the more hotels are accepting VISA card payments. Please note traveler's cheques are not accepted in Myanmar