Technology for Development (T4D) Regional Manager, P-4, Fixed Term, Panama, LAC RO

Overview

Lead and manage technology for development initiatives to support UNICEF programming.

You have:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) is required in Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, International Development or another relevant technical field. A first-level university degree combined with 10 years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) in a large international organization or corporation is required.
• Experience identifying, designing and implementing solutions for complex, large-scale projects with technical components, including supervising external vendors and software developers, business analysis, budgets, contracts, project management and procurement, etc.
• Experience with ICT, mobile and web-based technologies, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to the region.
• Experience in open source, mobile and emerging technology applied to UNICEF programme areas.
• Prior experience working in T4D/ICT4D program design, service design, and field deployment in developing countries.
• Experience with RapidPro, Primero, DHIS2, ODK and other global public good technologies, and deploying, maintaining and scaling these technologies.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) or a local language is an asset.

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 119,262 USD and 153,763 USD.

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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, knowledge

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the demand for Technology for Development (T4D) programmatic support in LACR. UNICEF programmes increasingly leverage digital means for effective programme delivery, systems strengthening and monitoring. The T4D Manager will support and guide programme teams at Regional and Country Offices level 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 and maintaining business relationships; applying reusable and replicable technical buildings blocks; and maximizing the potential for the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming.

How can you make a difference?

The Regional T4D Manager works closely with Regional and Country Office programme staff and in close liaison with Regional Office ICT and T4D Regional and Country Office teams, and the central ICT Division where applicable.

The Regional T4D Manager may supervise international and local staff members. This role may also oversee the work of consultants.

The key functions of the T4D Regional Manager include but are not limited to:

1. Digital/Data Solution Implementation
2. Strategic Oversight and Policy Compliance
3. Resource Mobilisation
4. Portfolio Coordination and Project Management
5. Knowledge Management
6. Digital Capacity Building
7. Digital Innovation
8. Business Analysis
9. Leadership and People Management

For more detailed information regarding the specific accountabilities and tasks can be found in the job profile: Regional T4D Manager Level 4 JD.pdf

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) is required in Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, International Development or another relevant technical field. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in a relevant field combined with 10 years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) in a large international organization or corporation is required. Including:

  • Experience identifying, designing and implementing solutions for complex, 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 the region
  • Exposure to UNICEF, UN or other INGO programmatic areas, including health, nutrition, child protection and/or education, and experience in applying technical solutions to address programmatic issues
  • Experience strategically leading and managing people

  Experience in the following areas is desirable:

  • Experience in open source, mobile and emerging technology applied to UNICEF programme areas
  • Prior experience working in T4D/ICT4D program design, service design, and field deployment/implementation in developing countries
  • Experience with RapidPro, Primero, DHIS2, ODK and other global public good technologies, and deploying, maintaining and scaling these technologies
  • Software programming experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) or a local language is an asset.

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. (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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:

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

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.

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