Technology for Development Manager

Purpose for the job:

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, national systems strengthening and monitoring. The T4D Manager will provide technical support and guide programme and T4D teams at Regional and Country Offices level in i) the identification, assessment and integration of ICT and digital innovation into UNICEF programming; ii) strengthening of internal and partner’s capacity to lead and support T4D related initiatives; iii) identifying and engaging with key partners to influence integration of digital transformation into national and regional systems strengthening strategies; iv) building and maintaining business relationships; v) applying reusable and replicable technical buildings blocks; and v) maximizing the potential for the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming.

The Regional T4D Manager will provide advisory assistance to Government and Civil society partners to establish policy, budget and regulatory environments that allow the widespread use of technology and support efforts to build infrastructure to connect the unconnected and enable counterparts to implement digital shared platforms.

The Regional T4D Manager will work 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/T4D Division where applicable.

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

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties or tasks

Summary of the key functions, accountabilities and related duties or tasks include:

• Digital/Data Solution Implementation
• Strategic Oversight and Policy Compliance
• Support to Counterparts in the implementation of Digital Transformation and Technology for Development
• Resource Mobilization
• Portfolio Coordination and Project Management
• Knowledge Management
• Digital Capacity Building
• Digital Innovation
• Business Analysis
• Leadership and People Management
• Support to Counterparts in the implementation of Digital Transformation and Technology for Development

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Qualifications

Education:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) is required in Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, Engineering, International Development or another relevant technical field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience is required, including:
• Experience in Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) in a large international organization or corporation.
• Strong understanding of digital connectivity and interdependency with platforms and digital applications/services and adaptative requirements of the enabling environment. Firm understanding of digital technology and digitally enabled business model trends and enthusiasm to stay abreast of new innovations.
• 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.
• Advisory experience in assisting Government and Civil society partners.
• Experience strategically leading and managing people.

Experience in the following areas is desirable:

• Government and societal digital/ data-driven development.
• Digital technologies for socio-economic development and for transformation in Government, NGO’s and other counterparts.
• 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

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish, French or Portuguese is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/569146/readvertisement-technology-for-development-manager-p4-ta-lac-regional-office-panama-city-127536