Technology for Development (T4D) Officer, NO-2, Harare, Zimbabwe, Fixed Term, Two Years, Open to Zimbabwean Nationals Only

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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.

For every child, an opportunity!

UNICEF has been operating in Zimbabwe since 1982. We are a team of passionate professionals committed to the protection and fulfillment of children’s rights.

Supporting the Government’s vision of a prosperous and empowered upper-middle-income society, the country programme is aimed at contributing to sustainable socioeconomic development that provides all children, including adolescents, with opportunities to fulfil their potential, lead a healthy life, access quality learning and protection and meaningfully participate in society.

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https://www.unicef.org/zimbabwe/work-us

How can you make a difference?

A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Zimbabwe's ICT Section, for a passionate and committed Technology for Development (T4D) Officer. Based on the established policies and guidelines, the purpose of the incumbent role is to lead Technology for Development (T4D) function in Zimbabwe country office assisting program and operations sections to deliver results for children.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

  1. Develop and implement T4D Strategy
  2. Implement T4D and Innovative initiatives for programme effectiveness and Operational efficiency and effectiveness
  3. Collaboration and build relationships
  4. Programme support
  5. Contract and Project management
  6. User Support and training

Develop and implement T4D Strategy

  • Develop T4D and innovations strategy for the country office in line with global ICT directions, regional strategic priorities and country office programme priorities.
  • Collaborate with program sections and implementing partners to implement the strategy
  • Follow principles for digital development.
  • Ensure all T4D and innovative initiatives are in compliance with UNICEF policies, guidelines and standards.
  • Ensure all T4D and innovative initiatives are appropriate in local context, and adhere to government rules and regulations.
  • Identify the risks associated with T4D and Innovative initiatives, assess them and work with stake holders to address them.

Implement T4D and Innovative initiatives for programme effectiveness and Operational efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Liaise with programme and operations sections and implementing partners to support ongoing initiatives and identify potential innovative and T4D initiatives that support programming, monitoring, and operational efficiency and effectiveness
  • Evaluate the feasibility of implementation and associated risks.
  • Contribute to the concept development.
  • Analyze the business requirements and develop specifications.
  • System design and development. Coordinate pilot testing and deployment.
  • Change management: Analyze user feedback, identify areas for improvement and implement approved changes
  • Collaborate with programme sections and implementing partners on scaling up successful initiatives.
  • Develop and implement exit strategies ensuring sustainability.
  • Promote approved global innovative and T4D initiatives where appropriate. Demonstrate available innovative technological solutions to programme sections and implementing partners.
  • Capture lessons learnt from T4D and innovative initiatives and establish best practices.

Collaboration and relationship building

  • Build and strengthen strategic relationships with government institutes, United Nations agencies, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs)
  • Engage with academia to access research knowledge and latest technological developments. Get support on expert reviewing of innovative and T4D initiatives
  • Build relationships and persuade private sector on contributing T4D initiatives as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Programme support

  • Liaise with programme sections to support hardware and software procurement requirements for partners
  • Advice on appropriate technologies, develop specifications and conduct technical evaluations
  • Provide support to programme sections and operations on developing LTAs and engaging on contracts with vendors and service providers.
  • Support on hardware and software configuration of equipment for the partners
  • In collaboration with the programme teams and PPM, provide support on data analysis and generation of routine and ad-hoc reports for the country office.

Contract and Project management

  • Assist in developing Terms of References (ToR) for engaging vendors, service providers and consultants.
  • Assist on contractual process, evaluations and selections
  • Assist in developing project plans for all T4D and innovative initiatives
  • Manage the vendor and consultant contracts
  • Monitor the progress of T4D projects, take appropriate control and corrective measures.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation
  • Prepare monthly project progress reports

User support and training

  • Establish mechanisms to receive end user help requests.
  • Analyze technical issues and suggest solutions.
  • Develop a sustainable training strategy for providing training to end users in the field.
  • Collaborate with programme sections and implementing partners to come up with annual training plan.
  • Organize on site and remote trainings and workshops.
  • Develop and update training materials, user guides
  • Build the technical capacity of implementing partners. Facilitate technical knowledge transfer(KT) to implementing partners

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

Education:

A University degree in computer science, software engineering or information technology management is required.

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in implementing technological solutions. Responsible for business analysis, design and development, rollout, change management and maintenance, project management, budgets, contracts, and procurement.

• 2 years’ experience in system design and software development preferably in open source platforms

• Experience with ICT hardware, smart devices, mobile phones and web-based technologies available in Africa region, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to low-bandwidth or sub-standard infrastructure environments.

• Experience in mobile platforms and emerging technologies are highly desirable.

Technical Competencies:

Certification and/or proven experience in one of these several ICT technical competencies: Software Engineering and Programming, ICT Project Management, Business Analytics, Information Security, ICT Audit and Risk Management, Telecommunications and Networks Information Security

Language requirements:

Fluency in English and in the local language of the duty station. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

  • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
  • Works Collaboratively with others
  • Builds and Maintains Partnerships
  • Innovates and Embraces Change
  • Thinks and Acts Strategically
  • Drive to achieve impactful results
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity

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.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.

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 may also be 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.

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