Digital Impact Specialist – ICT Function Lead

About the role

The ICT function at UNICEF supports the organisation's mission by enabling programme and operational effectiveness through innovation, partnerships and secure ICT solutions. This role manages, leads and supports ICT functional accountability, improves delivery of results, builds business relationships and fosters innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the ICT function and provide technical and operational support.
• Enhance governance, collaboration, relationships and capacity within the ICT unit.
• Improve delivery of results and knowledge management across programmes.
• Foster innovation and build business relationships.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology Management, Business Administration or a related technical field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in information technology management and business operations in a large international organization or corporation.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
• Experience in UN organizations or in country‑level development, fragile or humanitarian settings is an advantage.

Required skills

• ICT Project Management
• Business Analytics
• Information Security
• ICT Audit and Risk Management
• Telecommunications
• Networks
• Software Engineering
• Programming