Innovation Data and Product Consultant, Office of Innovation - Systems & Services - Insights & Evidence function
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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.
Job Purpose
The Innovation Data and Product Consultant will provide specialized expertise in data and systems integration, application and workflow development, automation, and applied AI to the UNICEF Office of Innovation (OOI). This role is critical for advancing OOI’s Insights & Evidence function by designing and deploying data tools, analytics, knowledge systems, and intelligent workflows. The consultant will help UNICEF better leverage data and knowledge for innovation, supporting the development of systems and applications using innovative analytical methods, including AI and large language models, to ensure timely insights reach colleagues and decision-makers across UNICEF and the wider humanitarian and development community.
Responsibilities
The consultant will support the Insights and Evidence team at UNICEF's Office of Innovation (OOI) by developing systems and applications and using innovative analytical methods, including AI and large language models, to deliver timely insights to colleagues and decision-makers. The role encompasses the full cycle from problem exploration to deployment and adoption, including user training. Responsibilities include applying systems thinking and Human-Centered Design (HCD) methods for user research and product discovery, designing and building data models, databases, pipelines, and workflows, and developing dashboards, applications, and knowledge products. The consultant will also build and automate workflows for data and knowledge processing using AI, apply LLMs and text analytics to unstructured data, and implement strategies for user adoption, including creating user guides and conducting hands-on sessions. All work is deliverable-based, supporting defined initiatives and outputs.
Work Experience
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in systems development, data analysis, product design, or a related field, with experience in applying AI and machine learning techniques being an asset.
Skills
Data Systems Integration, Application Development, Workflow Development, Automation, Applied AI, Data Tools, Analytics, Knowledge Systems, Intelligent Workflows, Product Design, Human-Centered Design (HCD), Systems Thinking