Deadline: 30 May, 2021

Location: Bamako, Mali

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Technology for Development (T4D) Officer.

Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in developing digital and innovation strategy for the country office, including assessment of T4D gaps, opportunities and scale-up strategy in support of the regional priorities
• Monitor progress and provide quality assurance during planning and deployment of T4D initiatives in Mali country office
• Participate in establishing and maintaining standards, documentation and support mechanisms for T4D
• Research, identify and engage with potential regional and country specific T4D partners and explore areas of engagement to promote and enhance UNICEF goals in the area of T4D
• Identify, capture, synthesise and share lessons learnt from T4D for integration into broader knowledge development planning, advocacy and communication efforts
• Work directly with programme teams and partners to adapt technology and innovative solutions appropriate to the country programme based on good practices globally

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Information Technology Management, Business Administration, International Relations, Community Development, or a related field
• First university degree may be considered with two years of additional experience
• Two years, minimum, of professional experience in the innovative use of technology for development, particularly in the areas of data access, visualisation, mobile application and open source
• Relevant professional experience in supporting government and/or non-governmental organisation programming, including training and capacity building or equivalent professional work experience at the national and international levels
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and experience using web-based content management platforms, databases and information portals
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written)
• Knowledge of local language of the duty station (highly desirable)

To apply and for more information, click here.

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