Innovation and Technology for Development Consultancy, Muscat, Oman

Muscat

Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
Location: Muscat
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Innovation
- Innovations for Sustainable Development
Closing Date: Closed

The main purpose of the Innovation and Technology for Development Consultant is to support the Oman Country Office’s programmatic goals. The role aims to achieve this by supporting two key programme delivery functions: 1) Programme delivery focal point to oversee and manage Innovation and Technology for Development projects as part of the overall programme portfolio. 2) Support office management by facilitating programme outcome requirements, as well as key operational tasks enabling successful programme delivery.

UNICEF OMAN COUNTRY OFFICE

Terms of Reference for Consultancy

Summary

Title of consultancy	Innovation and Technology for Development Consultancy
Purpose	The main purpose is to assist with the strategic development of Innovation and Technology Programme’s for development.
Location	Muscat, Oman
Nature of assignment	Office-based support
Duration of the assignment	6 Months
Reporting to/ supervisor	UNICEF Representative

Background and Justification

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

And we never give up.

Purpose and Objectives

Programme delivery focal point to oversee and manage Innovation and Technology for Development projects as part of the overall programme portfolio.
Support office management by facilitating programme outcome requirements, as well as key operational tasks enabling successful programme delivery.

Scope of Work – Tasks & Expected Deliverables

Key Tasks

Expected OutputS

Assist the Country Representative with overall coordination of T4D and innovation programmes
Assist the Country Representative with partnerships outreach and campaigns

Compliance with policy, process and procedure in accordance with Regional and Global standards ensured
Develop the annual work plan, maintain and monitor outputs to ensure programme objectives are being achieved in a timely manner

Act as the focal point and key accountable person for Innovation and Technology for development projects in the UNICEF Oman Country Office Programme portfolio

Work with Internal and External Stakeholder to define programme requirements and the scope level of involvement for each party
Provide strategic execution planning for programme delivery
Work with stakeholders to define project budget and funding requirements
Manage and Co-ordinate a multi discipline project team to deliver assigned programme’s in accordance with programmatic outcome requirements.

Successful delivery of all aspects of the assigned programme ensured.
In collaboration with key stakeholders develop performance targets and ensure the continued communication of milestones via programme status reports and progress / alignment meetings.
Establish Programme risk register, & mitigations plans. Update, communicate, and close out programme risks.
Ensure a unified vision for successful programme outcomes as defined by the programme charter / Strategic vision document.
Create the programme ‘Road Map’
Compilation of programme budgets and all other elements of cost control to ensure sufficient and accurate information is provided to the person responsible for securing project funding
Successful implementation of agreed scope of work, to the agreed schedule, cost, quality, willfull organizational, stakeholder engagement and alignment
Completion of tasks to be delivered in a timely manner

Adminstrative requirements

The Technology and Innovation Consultancy will be required to report on a daily basis to the Supervisor. The Technology and Innovation Consultancy will be entitled to the same work hours, weekends & UN holiday schedule as UNICEF staff, based on the work schedule agreed with the Supervisor.
The Technology and Innovation Consultancy will arrange his/her own insurance, such as life, health and other forms of insurance, covering the term of this contract when in Oman, and will provide proof of insurance.
Any in-country travel related to a work assignment will be arranged for and covered by UNICEF.
UNICEF will not provide the Technology and Innovation Consultancy with any equipment, unless it is approved by Operation Unit with the completion of the appropriate forms.

qualificationS & Specialized knowledge

Completed undergraduate or higher university education in a field related to business, IT and/or operations.
Understanding of ICT, data applications and supplies chain management/ logistics is an asset
At least 4yrs of relevant work experience
Reasonable knowledge of Government of Oman laws, policies and programmes addressing children’s rights
Knowledge of UNICEF’s mandate is considered an asset.
Excellent, organizational, communication and writing skills.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment is essential.
Sound knowledge of Omani culture, traditions and communication protocols.
Programme experience in Health, Innovation, Human Resources and Logistics is considered an asset.