Technology for Development (T4D) Officer- Digital Health, NOB (TA- 364 days), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

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.

For every child, technology

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?

The purpose of this role is to lead and support demand for Technology for Development (T4D) programmatic support. 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 ICTs 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 scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming.

The T4D Officer is directly supervised by the P3 T4D Specialist within Programmes, and work very closely on a day to day basis with the Health team, as well as in liaison with the East Asia Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) ICT and Digital Innovation Unit, the central ICT Division and UNICEF Innovation where applicable.

The T4D Officer will in particular support, as a first priority, digital approaches to strengthen Government health systems and capacities for the roll-out and monitoring of COVID-19 vaccination, including related to monitoring and data analysis of community feedback, social listening. The officer will also provide technical support to digital health interventions that will also strengthen routine immunization, reaching the most disadvantage groups.

The T4D Officer will also provide technical support to ongoing policy development and strategic discussions in the Health sector related to digital health and innovative technologies. He/She is expected to work closely with the UNICEF Health team, Ministry of Health, WHO, GIZ and other partners in this regard.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Support the T4D function and provide technical and programmatic support,
• Policy and Strategic Development for Technology-enabled Programming,
• Engage and maintain partnerships and networks,
• Knowledge Management,
• Capacity Building.

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

Education: A university degree is required in Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, International Development or another relevant technical field.

Experiences: A minimum of two years of professional experience in information communication technology for development (ICT4D) in a large international organization and/or corporation is required.

• Experience with ICT, mobile and web-based technologies, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to Asia and Pacific;
• Experience in Open Source, mobile and emerging technology applied to UNICEF programme areas is desirable.
• Experience with RapidPro, OpenSRP, DHIS2, ODK and other global public good technologies, and deploying, maintaining and scaling these technologies is highly desirable.
• Project management skills including task prioritization, workflow coordination, and results-driven strategies.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail. Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Good knowledge or experience working with the national health system is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with UN and/or other key institutions of technology is highly desirable.
• Exposure to UNICEF, UN or other INGO programmatic areas in public health and related sectors and experience in applying technical solutions to address programmatic issues.
• Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills.
• Software programming experience, with focus mainly 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 or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Please find the JD of the post here T4D Specialist P-3 (TA).docx

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

Core Competencies

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (2);
• Applying Technical Expertise (2);
• Planning and Organizing (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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:

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