Recrutement d’un(e) Responsable de la technologie pour le développement par UNICEF- Thaïlande.

 

 

 

 

Job description

The incumbent role will lead and support demand for Innovation /Technology for Development (T4D) programmatic support. UNICEF Programmes increasingly leverage digital means for effective programme delivery, systems strengthening and monitoring. The role will assist programme teams in the identification, assessment and integration of ICTs and digital innovation into UNICEF programming; strengthening internal capacity to lead and support T4D related initiatives; identifying and engaging with key partners; building business relationships; applying reusable and replicable technical buildings blocks; and maximizing potential for the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming.

The Officer is directly under CSU but works closely with Programme staff and in close liaison with the East Asia Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) ICT and Digital Innovation Unit, the central ICT Division and UNICEF Innovation where applicable.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education:

A university degree is required in Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, International Development or another relevant technical field.

Experience:

A minimum of one year of direct professional experience in information communication technology for development (ICT4D) in a large international organization and/or corporation is required.

  • 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 Asia and Pacific;
  • Experience in Open Source, mobile and emerging technology applied to UNICEF programme areas is extremely desirable;
  • Exposure to UNICEF, UN or other INGO programmatic areas, including (but not limited to) health, nutrition, child protection and/or education, and experience in applying technical solutions to address programmatic issues.
  • Experience with RapidPro, OpenSRP, DHIS2, ODK and other digital public good technologies, and deploying.

Language and Computer literacy:

–  Fluency in Thai and English (valid TOEIC score of at least 855: Listening and Reading section) is required.

–  Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Deadline: SE Asia Standard Time

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