Programme Specialist

The Programme Specialist (Innovation) P3 will coordinate and support demand for Technology for Development programmatic support for UNICEF Mozambique. The office is increasingly leveraging digital means for effective programme delivery, information/data systems strengthening and monitoring. The Programme Specialist (Innovation) will work with programme teams in the identification, assessment and integration of digital and work process related innovations into UNICEF programming; strengthening internal capacity to lead and support Innovation and T4D related initiatives; identifying and engaging with key partners; building 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.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

• Digital/Data Solution Implementation
• Strategic Oversight and Policy Compliance
• Resource Mobilisation
• Portfolio Coordination and Project Management
• Knowledge Management
• Digital Capacity Building
• Digital Innovation

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

The following minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master’s) from an accredited institution is required in Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, International Development or another relevant technical field.

• Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Information Communication Technology for Development in a large international organization or corporation is required, including:
• Experience in 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 the region
• Exposure to UNICEF, UN or other INGO programmatic areas, including health, nutrition, child protection and/or education.
• Experience in applying technical solutions to address programmatic issues (insert specific work experiences required).
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

The following desirables:

Work Experience:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Experience in open source, mobile and emerging technology applied to UNICEF programme areas
• 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, with focus 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: Knowledge of Portuguese or a Latin language (Spanish, Italian) is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/571073