Technology for Development (T4D), International Consultant, UNICEF, Myanmar (Open to Non-Myanmar Nationals)

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Background:

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for children’s rights. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle. UNICEF strives to ensure that all children are born alive, stay safe and keep learning.

For 75 years, UNICEF endeavors to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers, and policy makers to help all children realize their rights—especially the most disadvantaged.

The purpose of this role is to manage and lead demand for Technology for Development (T4D) support in Myanmar. UNICEF programmes increasingly leverage digital means for effective programme delivery, systems strengthening and monitoring. The T4D role will assist programme teams in the identification, assessment and integration of ICT and digital innovation into UNICEF programming; strengthening internal capacity to lead and support T4D related initiatives; identifying and engaging with key partners; building business relationships; applying reusable and replicable technical buildings blocks; and maximizing potential for the sustainable scaling of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming.

The consultant will provide technical assistance and advice in the formulation and implementation of a digital transformation strategy in Myanmar. The consultant will enable digital system strengthening by recommending digital investments best suited to the Myanmar context, participating in establishing and maintaining standards, documentation, and support mechanisms for digital investments, and identifying key stakeholders and partners to obtain their buy-in as well as to maximize the potential for sustainable scaling of technology and digital innovation for programming. This entails the identification, assessment, planning, coordination, design, documentation, and deployment of digital solutions, with a specific focus on solutions to address bottlenecks to service delivery for women and children within the context of the ongoing crisis.

The Consultant will also provide recommendations and strategies to ensure integration of digital development and technology innovation into the programme planning lifecycle and will build the capacity and knowledge within the programme sections on digital development, train UNICEF staff, partners, counterparts, and other end users in creating and maintaining high quality digital systems.

The T4D Specialist is directly supervised by the Deputy Representative Programme in a matrix management with the ICT Manager and works closely with the Programme staff and in close liaison with the ICTD Digital Centre of Excellence (DCOE) and regional ICT and Digital Innovation Unit.

Duty Station/Geographic Area:

Due to the current travel restrictions, the consultant will work from his/her premises. If travel restrictions are lifted before the end of the contract, there might be a need for the consultant to be in the Myanmar UNICEF Country Office.

Duration:

11.5 months. Full-time regular office hours.

Consultant’s Workplace:

Due to the current travel restrictions, the consultant will work from his/her premises.

Priority will be given to candidates either located in Myanmar or in a time zone location within 4 hours of UTC +6:00.

If travel restrictions are lifted before the end of the contract, there might be a need for the consultant to be in the Myanmar UNICEF Country Office. Any required travel and logistics related to this assignment will be discussed with the supervisor in advance and agreed upon mutually.

Consultant to use own laptop and other necessary infrastructure/equipment.

How can you make a difference?

Description of Assignment:

The Consultant will provide T4D leadership and drive programming effectiveness and efficiency through innovation, partnerships and recommending technology solutions and services in a timely, secure, and safe manner. S/he will assist with the planning and coordination of the T4D Flagship activities which will include country coordination and support and resource mobilization.

Summary of the key functions, accountabilities and related duties or tasks include:

1. Technical and Programmatic Support on T4D
2. Policy and Strategic Development for Technology-enabled Programming and System Strengthening
3. Provide Technical and Programmatic Support in Digital Transformation
4. Advise on Effective Use of Data Technologies
5. Engage, Facilitate and Maintain Partnerships and Networks
6. Lead on knowledge Management for T4D and Digital Transformation in Programming
7. Capacity Building

• End Product(s)/ Deliverables:

The Consultant is expected to make substantive decisions on coordination, planning, assessment, implementation, and/or operation of T4D activities within the framework established by the Country Office, ICTD and the Innovations for Results cone. The consultant is expected to assist the Country Office with the planning and coordination of Digital Transformation activities, including country coordination and support and resource mobilization. Deliverables include:

• Formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for programme staff to engage with the T4D function in the Country Office. This should define a workflow and governance structure and consolidation of best practices in technology adoption and implementation.
• Complete an assessment of the digital platforms available to support the ongoing crisis using UNICEF’s DPART tool.
• Conduct an assessment of the existing digital health ecosystem using the Digital Pandemic Preparedness Assessment (DPPA) Tool to identify needs for digital tools that are relevant to the current context and landscape.
• Develop a digital health strategy action plan based on the DPPA assessment with recommendations for capacity building and scaling of interventions.
• Technology programmatic review with all sections to assess the ongoing T4D initiatives, the needs of the programme sections and identify and document potential opportunities for T4D to enhance programme outcomes.
• Consult with all sections to map and update all T4D activities in INVENT. Provide guidance on frequency of updates for active workstreams.
• Develop technical and operational guidance on implementing specific COVID-19 related digital services, e.g., LMIS, Vaccine Delivery Systems, Vaccine Certifications etc.
• Establish Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and knowledge management platforms for T4D to promote coordination and information sharing among programmes
• Documentation and reports on the progress of digital initiatives and solutions including lessons learnt from various programmes and COVID-19 related T4D response initiatives.
• Development of material and activities to enhance core digital health competencies and confidence in identified target groups to ensure that an equity perspective is promoted in the scaling up of digital health interventions.
• Monthly reports on T4D technical and programmatic support provided.
• Development of materials and activities to conduct Webinars/Training sessions for programme colleagues and/or partners for capacity building in T4D and Digital Transformation.
• Any other activity/output as required.

Detail Terms of Reference Can Be Access Here; Final Terms of Reference_ T4D International Consultant 11Nov.docx

The Expression of Interest Form to Complete And Include In The Application Can Be Access Here; Expression of Interest_ T4D Consultant.doc

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Education:

An advanced university degree is required in Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, International Development or another relevant technical field. A first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with seven years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of professional experience in information communication technology for development (ICT4D) in a large international organization and/or corporation is required.
• 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 Asia and the Pacific.
• Experience in Open Source, mobile and emerging technology applied to UNICEF programme areas is extremely desirable.
• Exposure to UNICEF, UN or other INGO programmatic areas, including (but not limited to) health, nutrition, child protection and/or education, and experience in applying technical solutions to address programmatic issues.
• Knowledge and experience working with Digital Public Goods such as DHIS2, OpenMRS, OpenSRP, iHRIS, OpenHIE, SanteSuite, DIVOC, CommCare, RapidPro etc. and deploying, maintaining, and scaling these technologies.
• Experience in providing technical assistance and thought leadership surrounding the design and implementation of digital solutions for interoperability and system strengthening, including application of recommended enterprise architectures and standards.
• Experience designing and supporting digital development and transformation projects with Governments.
• Experience in delivering digital vaccination and supply chain systems highly desired.
• Prior experience in formulating digital roadmap and strategy highly desired.
• Prior experience working with a multilateral or UN organization is highly desirable.
• Experience in coordination with multiple stakeholders like government agencies, academic institutions, research organizations, private sector, etc. in implementing ICT projects and exploring space for collaboration and partnerships.
• Project management skills including task prioritization, workflow coordination, results-driven strategies and proven ability to translate complex ideas from various areas into unified, clear guidance.
• Excellent communicator of concepts both verbally and in writing to a developing country government and international audience.
• Ability to communicate and engage with experts and stakeholders from different fields, including policymakers, researchers, and the civil society.
• Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills.
• Work experience in a multi-cultural environment and establishes harmonious and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, research, report writing and presentation skills.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.