Internal & External: ​​​​​​Technology for Development Manager (P4), Kampala, Uganda #51311 [Open to Non Ugandan Nationals]

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

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

And we never give up.

For every child, a better future.

Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path. Together with the Government of Uganda and partners we work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, the objectives of the Uganda National Development Plan, and the planned outcomes of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework. Visit this Link to connect with our mission in Uganda. 

How can you make a difference?

The Technology for Development Manager who reports to the Deputy Representative, Operations with a technical reporting line to the Regional Chief of ICT and matrix management/dotted line to the Deputy Representative, Programme, will be responsible for the following key functions:

1. Foster innovation and technology for development, and oversee piloting, evidence generation and scaling of priority T4D and Innovation initiatives.
2. Enhance ICT, T4D and Innovation governance, collaboration, build internal and external relationships and capacity.
3. Excellence in ICT services and systems to create an enabling environment for the release and management of organizational ICT services to UCO staff.
4. Improve results delivery. 

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

• An advanced university degree is required in computer science, software engineering, information technology management, business administration, or another relevant technical field.  A first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with ten years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree
• A minimum of eight years of professional experience in information technology management and business operations in a large international organization and/or corporation is required. Experience in a UN organization is an asset. Experience leading (behavior) change management initiatives is an asset
• Certification and/or proven experience in one or more of these several ICT4D technical competencies: ICT4D Project Management, Business Analytics, Business Relationship Management, Information Security, ICT4D Audit and Risk Management, Telecommunications, Networks Information Security and Software Engineering and Programming. Formal project management certification (PRINCE II, ITIL, etc.) is an asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (3)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (3)
• Works Collaboratively with others (3)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (3)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (3)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (3)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (3)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.  Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background 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.

Remarks:

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.