UNICEF ICT Officer (T4D) Job

Job Description

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Kenya Country OfficeVacancy Announcement No: K

CO/SP/2015-026 Fixed Term

Title: Information Communication Technology Officer (T4D) NO-B

This position has a focus on ‘Technology for Development’ (T4D)

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).

Purpose of the Post:  To assist UNICEF Kenya with the identification, assessment, and integration of ICT into UNICEF programming, strengthening internal capacity to lead and support Technology for Development   (T4D) related projects, and maximizing potential for T4D scale-up and rollout.

Under the supervision of the Information Management Specialist (P-3) the T4D Officer will liaise with all stake holders to contribute to programme planning, administration, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting.

Provide T4D oversight functions with ICT systems and support with information security policy and procedures and risk analysis.  

The ICT Technology for Development Officer will be integrated into the CO Social Policy team and will support Technology for Development activities will be aligned with work plans of the country office outcome teams.   Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Policy and Strategy development:  Contribute to the development of an innovation and technology for development strategy for the country office, including assessment of T4D gaps, opportunities, standards and develop a scale up strategy for KCO. Lead the development and oversee quality assurance during the roll-out of the office-wide T4D component and participate in setting up standards, documentation and mechanisms for T4D programme M&E and Research.

Partnerships:  Raise awareness of potential partners and solutions to UNICEF Kenya ICT and Programme community. Develop a catalogue of potential country specific T4D partners and their profiles/areas of engagement in Kenya to promote and enhance UNICEF goals for outcomes for children through the use of Technology for Development. Develop clear and concise concept notes of each agreed T4D Initiative and proposals for fund raising efforts.

Knowledge management:  Support the collection of data, undertake analysis and prepare reports on existing initiatives, solutions, capture lessons learnt from innovations and share resources available. Map all T4D projects and resources. Ensure documentation and clear monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for innovation and T4D projects including baseline data collection, necessarily on-going monitoring, as well as first phase data collection and analysis.

Technical Assistance:  Provide support and technical assistance to the Country Office in the identification, selection, concept design and roll-out and sustainability of T4D interventions to address bottlenecks towards the achievement of programme results; Work with stakeholders to help develop standards, procedures and partnerships for T4D interventions and their transition to relevant Government and Civil Society institution. Assist programme sections to identify and assess new T4D initiatives, or new phases of on-going initiatives, with immediate potential to improve UNICEF programming in service delivery and/or monitoring and evaluation.

Capacity building:  Build capacity of programme staff in analysing the large amounts of data generated through T4D initiatives including the use of data visualization techniques and analytics tools. Provision local Business and Technical Analysis services to country office sections (ICT and programme) to help define requirements, guidelines and sustainability for T4D solutions;

Any other business related to achieving the objectives of Social Policy work plan.

Required Qualifications: University degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related area.Experience:

At least two years’ professional experience in designing and implementing solutions for large-scale technical projects – including supervising engineers and software developers; responsibility for budgets, contracts and procurement, etc.

Experience in supporting and coordinating project activities across a large organization and with other international partner organizations.   

Experience with ICT hardware, mobile phones and web-based technologies in Africa, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to low-bandwidth environments.

Open Source, mobile and emerging technology applied to public health is extremely desirable It would be desirable if the individual had expert knowledge or intense interest in one of these areas: 

Mobile and Telephony [SMS gateways, IVR and PBX systems]

Mobile Health 

Mobile Learning 

Experience in other technical areas, i.e network administration, and support services management, messaging and database administration. 

Experience in an international organization is desirable.

Language: Fluency in English required and Swahili as a working language.i) Core Values (Required)

Commitment  

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required) 

Communication [1]

Drive for Result  [1]

Working With People [1]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required) 

Analyzing [II]

Applying Technical Expertise [II]

Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]

Planning and Organizing [I]

How to Apply

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their application along with their UNICEF signed Personal History (P-11) Form (CLICK HERE to download) and curriculum vitae, (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:   

The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesD@unicef.orgPlease indicate: Reference No. “KCO/SP/2015-026” in the email subject.

Closing Date: 23 June 2015

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”

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