Digital Impact Officer (Technology for Development)
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The Digital Impact Division builds and operates UNICEF’s digital foundations, including enterprise platforms, digital products, infrastructure, and AI capabilities, setting digital guardrails for security and resilience.
Job Purpose
The Digital Impact Officer (Technology for Development) will contribute to UNICEF's mission of promoting the rights of every child by leveraging digital opportunities. This role supports the Digital Impact Division in building and operating UNICEF’s digital foundations, including modern enterprise platforms, digital products, infrastructure, and AI capabilities. The officer will help set digital guardrails for security and resilience, partnering with programme teams, country offices, and governments to responsibly scale digital solutions. This includes initiatives like Giga, the adoption of AI, digital public infrastructure, and digital public goods, all aimed at strengthening national systems and accelerating progress towards realizing the human rights of all children.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of digital solutions and platforms that support UNICEF's programmatic and operational goals. Support the scaling of digital initiatives, such as Giga, AI adoption, and digital public infrastructure, in collaboration with country offices and governments. Assist in establishing and maintaining digital guardrails, ensuring cybersecurity and risk-informed security for UNICEF's digital assets. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging technology to advance children's rights and well-being. Provide technical support and guidance on digital tools and platforms to programme teams and country offices. Contribute to the development of policies and strategies related to digital transformation and technology for development. Monitor and evaluate the impact of digital interventions, providing insights for continuous improvement. Participate in knowledge sharing and capacity building activities related to digital technologies within UNICEF and among partners. Ensure compliance with UNICEF's digital policies, standards, and best practices. Support the management of digital projects, including planning, execution, and reporting.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience in information technology, digital solutions development, or technology for development is required. Experience in project management and working with international organizations is desirable.
Skills
Digital solutions development, Technology for development, AI adoption, Digital public infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Risk management, Stakeholder engagement, Project management, Data analysis, UNICEF digital policies, Capacity building, Technical support