Technology for Development Specialist

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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
• Resource Mobilisation
• Portfolio Coordination and Project Management
• Knowledge Management
• Digital Capacity Building
• Digital Innovation
• Business Analysis

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• An advanced university degree (Master’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.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Information Communication Technology for Development in a large international organization or corporation is required, including:
• Experience 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

Language Requirements: 

• 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.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/574262/technology-for-development-specialist-no3-maseru-lesotho-129757-temporary-appointment-364-days

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