Contract Duration: 15 Months

Working arrangement: Remote/ Home based

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP) is a cornerstone initiative under Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework (2024–2035), designed to uplift poor and vulnerable households by enhancing human capital and building longterm resilience. Administered by the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) in coordination with key ministries and subnational administrations, the SAFP consolidates multiple targeted cash transfer schemes—including support for pregnant women, young children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, school children, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Following its official launch in April 2024, the SAFP has transitioned from emergency COVID-19 cash transfers to a more integrated and sustainable social protection model. A pivotal advancement is the development of the Cash Plus model for piloting, which links financial assistance with referrals to essential services such as disability inclusion and gender responsive healthcare, education and vocational training. The programme also aims to enhance household resilience to climate-related and other shocks. To effectively operationalize the Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP)—a complex, multi-sectoral programme under Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework—and to support the development and enhancement of related applications and systems, a National IT Specialist is essential. This specialist will assist the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) in designing and implementing robust digital solutions, including mobile applications for the Family Package Cash Plus referral and social services, shock responsive social assistance, as well as modules for monitoring, A key focus will be ensuring interoperability with other social protection platforms and other relevant social protection systems, such as monitoring and evaluation systems, TVET, the Disability Management Information System (DMIS), and other relevant databases. The IT Specialist will play a critical role in enabling integrated beneficiary management, tracking referrals to essential services, incorporating shock-responsive features for crisis response, and supporting real-time monitoring and performance reporting—ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous programme improvement. Beyond technical functionality, this digital infrastructure will be the backbone of the SAFP’s Cash Plus piloting model, enabling seamless coordination between cash transfers and complementary services such as disability inclusive healthcare, education and vocational training. It will also facilitate the expansion of referral networks, strengthen service access points, and support quality assurance mechanisms across sectors. By empowering local actors and ensuring holistic service delivery, the system will be instrumental in achieving the SAFP’s goals of comprehensive coverage, cost-efficiency, long-term sustainability, scalability, and resilience

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0004714 External ToR.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.

Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Software development, Mobile/App development, or related fields is required.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

▪ Solid Experience building Progressive Web Applications, Native Android applications in JAVA,

▪ Native IOS applications in SWIFT

▪ Advanced Java and Swift coding, debugging, and compilation experience.

▪ Knowledge of using the Flutter framework

▪ Experience with programming in Objective-C

▪ .NET coding experience is a plus.

▪ Proven experience interfacing securely with core banking systems

▪ Expert level coding and programming using PHP, the Laravel Framework (or other PHP frameworks)

▪ Extensive working experience in implementing complex database structures

▪ Ability to write unit tests, perform other code tests, and UI and UX testing.

▪ Proficiency in designing and implementing secure systems that utilize a multitude of real-time transactions

Language Requirements: English

Desirables: Prior work experience with UNICEF or other UN organizations is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)TMC0004714 Financial proposal.xlsx

Remarks:

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.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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IT Specialist for Mobile App Development for Social Assistance programs.Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 15 Months. Remote (With Travel)#594793