Information Communication Technology Officer (Innovation), P2, Nairobi, Kenya, ESARO

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children"s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, a fair chance

The post seeks to provide technical level support for region wide Technology for Development (T4D) initiatives.

How can you make a difference?

Reporting to the Regional Chief of ICT, this position supports various activities related to the scale up of T4D projects and regional initiatives.

This function liaises with the stakeholders that includes ICT, Innovation, Programme colleagues and various partners at the project and operations support level.

This will involve:

Strategic planning support : Coordinate various activities for the development of regional and country office innovation strategy, support work planning, bimonthly, annual reports and monitoring of results for the T4D initiatives in the region

Project Support : Responsible for supporting Country Offices with RapidPro scale up and other T4D projects in the ESA region, prepare regular progress and project deployment reports, coordinate project meetings and workshops, provide support towards RFP, LTA and contracting processes, and coordinate with external suppliers

Knowledge Management : Ensure that innovations knowledge base is up to date including research, analysis documents and reports, moderate user forums and webinars, manage content and user activity on the Rapid Pro community website – including outreach to users

Capacity building and training : Prepare one-pagers and presentation materials for various tools including RapidPro remote orientations and on-site workshops, hold remote orientations and demonstrations on RapidPro to the Country Offices and partners, facilitate workshops together with UNICEF programs and partners, introducing RapidPro and developing real-time monitoring solutions

As an advocate for every child, you will have…

Education:

Advanced university degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, International Affairs, International Relations, International Development, Business Management, or related practical experience.

*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined withadditionalyears of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree*

Experience:

Minimum two years’ experience managing, designing and implementing solutions for large-scale technical projects, including supervising engineers and software developers, responsibility for budgets, contracts and procurement, etc. Experience with technology related projects in a development context and/or the UN. Proven skills in training, management, and strategic thinking. Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

This position is classified as "rotational" which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.