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UNICEF Nepal Country Office is seeking a Technology for Development (T4D) Specialist to lead and coordinate the integration of digital technologies and innovation across programmes and operations. Reporting to the Deputy Representative Programme with matrix reporting to the Deputy Representative (Operations), the incumbent will provide strategic and technical expertise to strengthen the effective use of digital solutions or programme delivery, systems strengthening, monitoring, accountability, and operational effectiveness.

Purpose of the Post:

The T4D Specialist is responsible to coordinate and support UNICEF Nepal Country Office's Technology for Development (T4D) portfolio. UNICEF Programmes increasingly leverage digital solutions to enhance effective programme delivery, systems strengthening and monitoring and accountability. The T4D Specialist will collaborate closely with programme teams in the identification, assessment and integration of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) and digital innovation into UNICEF programming. This includes strengthening internal capacity to lead and support T4D related initiatives; identifying and engaging with strategic partners; fostering business relationships; applying reusable and replicable technical buildings blocks; and maximizing the potential for the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming.

Summary of the key functions, accountabilities and related duties or tasks:

1. Digital/Data Solution Implementation
2. Strategic Oversight and Policy Compliance
3. Resource Mobilization
4. Portfolio Coordination and Project Management
5. Knowledge Management
6. Digital Capacity Building
7. Digital Innovation
8. Business Analysis
9. Leadership and People Management (For supervisory positions)

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File Final JD T4D Specialist (NOC).pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: A completed Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Computer Science, International Development, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, ICT Management, Innovation, Digital Development or another relevant technical field.
Work Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience in Information Communication Technology, Information Communication Technology for Development, designing and implementing solutions for large-scale projects, designing or deploying ICT, mobile, and web-based technologies, UN, UNICEF or other INGO programmatic experience, technical solutions to address programmatic issues and any other related fields.
Skills: Experience in Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D/T4D), Digital transformation and innovation, project management and implementation of large- scale technology projects, mobile and web-based technology solutions, system design, deployment and integration, Data and digital solutions for programme delivery, Knowledge of UNICEF/UN digital ecosystem and development technologies is required.
Language Requirements: Proficiency in English and Nepali is required.

Desirables:

Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Experience with open-source, mobile and emerging technologies; deployment and scale-up of Global Public Good platforms such as Rapid Pro, Primero, DHIS2 and ODK; software development and programming; source code management and CI/CD tools (eg: GitHub, Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI); experience implementing digital solutions in developing country context is an asset.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children's data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidate’s willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and candidates from under-represented ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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Technology for Development Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term Position, #00124168, Kathmandu, Nepal Country Office