Innovation Officer

UNICEF Innovation Officer (NO-2), FT, #00108857, Dar Es Salaam - United Republic of Tanzania, ESAR

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

• Enable continuous operation of ICT infrastructure and accessibility to ICT solutions and services;
• Provide help, support and assist with capacity building and knowledge management;
• Support operational and administrative tasks;
• Assist in the delivery of results.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD Innovation Officer NO-2.pdf

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

Minimum requirements

• Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in computer science, software engineering, information technology management, business administration or related social science field is required.
• Work

Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in information technology management, large-scale innovation, digital transformation or Technology for Development (T4D) projects, ICT contract management and procurement, business operations, or another related field is required.
• Skills:
• Proven skills in training, capacity building and strategic thinking, and a proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute digital and innovation initiatives and to transfer knowledge and skills to others, are required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Certification and/or proven experience in one or more of the following: digital/innovation programme design and management, human-centered design, data analytics for development, real-time monitoring and digital engagement platforms (e.g. RapidPro, U-Report), or ICT project management.
• Language

Requirements

• Fluency in English is required.

• Desirables

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language (Kiswahili) is an asset.

• Demonstrated knowledge of responsible artificial intelligence, data governance, digital ethics, emerging technologies and their application in development, humanitarian or public-sector settings is an asset.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools, data analysis, automation, human-centered design and child-centered safeguards for digital and AI systems is desirable.

• Experience in a UN organization, or in the public sector is an asset.

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

• 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

• Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

• 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. 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, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of serious misconduct. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable. Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these checks. 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