Technology for Development (T4D) Officer, NOA (TA), Phnom Penh, Cambodia (open to Cambodian Nationals Only) (#125667)

Contract

This is a NO-1 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-1 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.

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 T4D Specialist, and in line with the established policies, guidelines, procedures, and the Technology Playbook and based on established policies, guidelines and procedures, the National Digital Health Officer will coordinate and support demand for T4D particularly for the health and nutrition programme section needs. As the demand for the digital technologies across all programmes and in particular the health programme has significantly grown over the last two to strengthen the health system at all levels, the T4D Officer- will support the identification, assessment and integration of ICT and digital innovation into programme interventions; strengthen internal and external capacities on implementing digital health 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 these initiatives. The T4D Officer will also provide technical secretariat support to ongoing efforts to strengthen the governance and coordination for digital health among various development partners, iNGOs, CSOs, and the Ministry of Health (MoH). He/She is expected to work closely with the UNICEF Health team, Ministry of Health, WHO, CHAI, and other partners in this regard. The Digital Health Officer will also be expected to contribute to strategic discussions in the Health sector related to digital health and innovative technologies.

The T4D Officer will be directly supervised by the P3 T4D Specialist and will work on a day-to-day basis with the health team, 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. Summary of

Key functions/accountabilities:

• Technical and operational support to programme implementation
• Digital capacity building
• Engage, facilitate, and maintain partnerships and networks
• Innovation, and knowledge management

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

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

Experience: A minimum of one year of professional experience in information communication technology for development (ICT4D) in a large international organization or corporation is required, including:

• Experience with ICT, mobile and web-based technologies, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to Cambodia.
• Experience identifying, designing and implementing solutions for large-scale projects with technical components.
• Experience with RapidPro, ODK, HMIS/DHIS2, and other digital public good technologies, and deploying, maintaining and scaling these technologies.
• Experience coordinating the work of external vendors and software developers and experience supporting business analysis, budgets, contracts, project management and procurement.
• Exposure to UNICEF, UN or other INGO programmatic areas, including in health, nutrition, child protection and education.
• Experience applying technical solutions to address programmatic issues
• 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.

Language: 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 descriptions of the post JD T4D Officer- NOA (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 contract for 10 months with the possibility of an extension of up to 729 days.

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.