Help Shape Digital Transformation for Children in Bangladesh Are you passionate about harnessing digital technology and innovation to improve results for children at scale? UNICEF Bangladesh is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Technology for Development (T4D) Specialist (P-3) to lead and coordinate the strategic use of digital technology across programmes and operations. Working closely with programme teams, government counterparts, partners and UNICEF’s regional and global digital teams, you will help identify, design and scale sustainable digital solutions; strengthen national systems; guide digital strategy and governance; build partnerships and mobilize resources; and strengthen the capacity of UNICEF staff and partners to make effective and responsible use of technology. You will also provide leadership and oversight for the Country Office’s ICT function, ensuring secure, resilient and future-ready technology services.From digital public goods and data-driven solutions to emerging technologies and user-centered innovation, this role offers an opportunity to shape how UNICEF Bangladesh uses technology not as an end in itself, but as an enabler of stronger systems and better outcomes for children. If you bring a strong combination of technology, programme understanding, partnership building and project leadership and are excited about turning digital opportunities into sustainable impact at scale, we would love to hear from you.
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For every child, the right to a Future
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
How can you make a difference?
The Digital Impact Specialist reports at country level to the Deputy Representative Operations, with a dotted line to the Deputy Representative Programmes, and works in close collaboration with the Regional Chief of Digital Impact.
The purpose of this role is to coordinate and support demand for Technology for Development 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 building blocks; and maximizing the potential for the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming.
The Digital Impact Specialist works closely with programmes and operations in the Country Office, external partners, and in close liaison with the Regional Office Digital Impact team and the central Digital Impact Division, where applicable.
The T4D Specialist supervises local staff, oversees the work of consultants and provides guidance to Programme and Operations staff, as applicable, on matters related to T4D initiatives and ICT project implementation.
Key functions and accountabilities:
- Digital/Data Solution Implementation
- Strategic Oversight and Policy Compliance
- Resource Mobilization
- Portfolio Coordination and Project Management
- Knowledge Management
- Digital Capacity Building
- Digital Innovation
- Business Analysis
- Manage the ICT function and provide technical and operational support
- Leadership and People Management
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 
JD_Digital Imapct Specialist, P3, FT, Dhaka.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
- Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) is required in Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, International Development or another relevant technical field.
- Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in Information Communication Technology for Development in a large international organization or corporation is required, including:
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- 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 the region.
- 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.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
- Experience in open source, mobile and emerging technology applied to UNICEF programme areas is desirable.
- Experience working in T4D/ICT4D program design, service design, and field deployment/implementation in developing countries is desirable.
- Experience with RapidPro, Primero, DHIS2, ODK and other global public good technologies, and deploying, maintaining and scaling these technologies is 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.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
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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