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    Technology for Development Specialist - Caracas, Venezuela - United Nations Children's Fund

    United Nations Children's Fund
    United Nations Children's Fund Caracas, Venezuela

    Encontrado en: beBee S2 VE - hace 5 días

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    The Technology for Development (T4D) Specialist (Level P3) will report to the "Deputy Representative – Operations" overseeing T4D related technological matters supervising staff specifically hired for T4D implementations and solutions, the T4D Specialist will peer with the Local ICT Manager to coordinate and enhance cooperation and teamwork to achieve an optimized and enhanced implementation of technical solutions and will have a functional operational reporting line related to Programmes under the "Deputy Representative – Programmes".

    The purpose of this role is to coordinate and support demand for Technology for Development (T4D) programmatic support. UNICEF Programmes increasingly leverage digital means for effective programme delivery, systems strengthening and monitoring. The T4D Specialist will work with 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 T4D Specialist works closely with Programme staff and in close liaison with Regional Office ICT and Digital Innovation Unit, and the central ICT Division. The T4D Specialist may supervise local staff members or oversee the work of consultants.

    The T4D Specialist will have the following functions:

  • Coordinate the T4D Function and Provide Technical and Programmatic Support
  • Policy and Strategic Development for Technology-enabled Programming
  • Engage and Maintain Partnerships and Networks
  • Knowledge Management
  • Capacity Building
  • Leadership and People Management

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  • An advanced university degree (Master's Degree or higher) is required in Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, International Development or another relevant technical field.
  • A first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) in a large international organization 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. is required.
  • Experience with ICT, mobile and web-based technologies, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to the region is required.
  • 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 is required.
  • Experience in open source, mobile and emerging technology applied to UNICEF programme areas is highly desirable.
  • Prior experience working in T4D/ICT4D program design, service design, and field deployment/implementation in developing countries is highly desirable.
  • Experience with RapidPro, Primero, DHIS2, ODK and other global public good technologies, and deploying, maintaining and scaling these technologies is highly desirable.
  • Software programming experience, with focus on writing new code to deliver enhancements, new functionality, and defect resolution as well as proficiency with source code and continuous integration solutions (such as GitHub, Circle/Travis, Jenkins, etc.) is desirable.
  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) or a local language is an asset.

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