Digital Impact Manager (Regional T4D) (P-4) Fixed Term Position, Reg Serv - Info and Comm

## Digital Impact Manager (Regional T4D), Nairobi - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund - Office:UNICEF Nairobi, Kenya Digital Impact Manager (Regional T4D), (P-4), Fixed Term Position, #100024, Regional Services Division - Info and Comm, Nairobi, Kenya - ESAR Position type:Fixed Term Appointment Division/Equivalent:Nairobi Regn'l(ESARO) School/Unit:Regional Services Div (ESAR), Nairobi Department/Office:Reg Serv - Info and Comm, Nairobi Regn'l Categories:Information Communication Technology UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job - it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child,the right to a Calling How can you make a difference? 1. Digital/Data Solution Implementation Guidance and Design of T4D interventions Provide guidance and technical oversight to the Country Office in the identification, selection, concept design, deployment and sustainability of T4D interventions to address bottlenecks towards the achievement of programme results. Solution Procurement and Evaluation Guide the review of technical solutions to ensure UNICEF standards and Technology Playbook are followed; contribute to project management processes, generation and review of terms of reference and vendor selection. Deployment Advice and Support Advise on implementation strategy of digital technology initiatives, including technical oversight, troubleshooting and the documentation of challenges and resolutions. Business Relationship Management Manage business and programme relationship services to define high-level requirements for T4D solutions; document and match requirements and guide the design, development and deployment of appropriate T4D solutions that are in line with the UNICEF Technology Playbook. 2. Strategic Oversight and Policy Compliance Participation in Programme and Management Processes Lead the integration of digital development and technology innovation into the programme planning lifecycle. Align with programme priorities and participate in planning meetings to ensure T4D functional accountabilities. Digital Development and Technology Innovation Strategy Lead in development and implementation of the technology and digital innovation strategy for the Country Office; bring visibility to T4D gaps, opportunities and scale-up strategy in support of Country Office priorities. Work directly with section chiefs to co-create strategies on how technology and innovation can support the country programme. Oversee quality assurance during planning and deployment of T4D initiatives; participate in establishing and maintaining standards, documentation and support mechanisms for T4D. ICT Emergency Preparedness and Response Lead development and maintenance of Country Office level disaster recovery plan and utilise ICT emergency preparedness checklist. Compliance with T4D Best Practices Convene Country Office T4D Governance Committee and ensure compliance of T4D initiatives with the Principles for Digital Development (http://digitalprinciples.org/) and UNICEF and UNICEF Technology Playbook. Contribute to system strengthening, including governance in country, infrastructure. 3. Resource Mobilisation Develop Partnerships and Networks Build partnerships and networks at senior level of engagement with partners such as local solution providers, innovators, NGOs, cultural and religious organisations, private sector, local media, ICT authorities, communications commissions, and academia to build and provide a space to nurture and test new and innovative technologies and build local capacity. Advocacy and Communication Represent the Country Office in high level external, inter-agency or partner forums on digital development and technology innovation. Proposal and Donor Development Lead identification of opportunities for resource mobilisation and new partnerships. Lead proposal and donor development efforts in close collaboration with Regional Office, where applicable. Transfer and Skill-sharing for Programme Partners Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with high-level government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing and transfer of knowledge, skills and tools to foster and facilitate technology-enabled programming. Standards and Procedures for Ownership Coordinate with stakeholders to provide input and advise on standards, procedures and partnerships for T4D interventions and their transition to relevant government and civil society Institutions. Guide Programme Partners Provide technical and strategic guidance to a wide range of stakeholders and partners on UNICEF policies, practices, standards and norms on technology for development. Document Localized Partners and Profiles Oversee development of a catalogue of potential country specific T4D partners and their profiles/areas of engagement to promote and enhance UNICEF goals for outcomes for children using Technology for Development. 4. Portfolio Coordination and Project Management Portfolio Coordination Lead in deploying a portfolio approach and developing a digital roadmap for adapting common solutions prioritised for UNICEF programming (e.g. Digital Public Goods). Use UNICEF's INVENT global online portfolio for T4D and innovation to record solutions and their status. Manage projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery throughout the lifecycle from assessment through to implementation and ongoing operations, while ensuring consistent stakeholder engagement. 5. Knowledge Management Share Lessons Learned Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Contribute to Peer Support Networks 6. Digital Capacity Building Utilise Data for Evidence Generation Provide Training to Stakeholders and End-users 7. Digital Innovation and AI Identify and Assess New Technology and Digital Innovations Build Awareness around Innovation, AI and Frontier Technology User Centric Design, Landscape Mapping 9. Leadership and People Management If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD Digital Impact Manager Level 4.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... - Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Information Systems, Information Management, International Development, Business Analysis, ICT Management, Innovation, Computer Science, Digital Development, Digital Transformation and other related fields. A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. - Work Experience:At least 8 years of professional experience in Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) in a large international organization or corporation is required. Including: - Experience identifying, designing and implementing solutions for complex, 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 protectio