Digital Impact Specialist, (Technology for Development) (P-3), TA, #00136347, Digital Impact Division, HQ outposted to Nairobi, Kenya

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.

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For every child, digital opportunities

How can you make a difference?

Digital Impact Division (DID) is at the heart of reshaping how UNICEF delivers lasting results for children. We are committed to harnessing the full potential of emerging digital technologies to advance UNICEF’s mission.
The Digital Center of Excellence champions and coordinates the delivery of field-focused digital transformation in UNICEF programming through a dedicated, field-facing global structure, providing the interface between Regional and Country Offices, and the Digital Core in Valencia to drive the broader digital transformation and innovation agenda.
The T4D Specialist primarily works on the TeamOne initiative while also supporting strategic priorities and partnerships for the DCOE team.

The T4D Specialist reports to the Chief, Digital Centre of Excellence (DCOE).

Key responsibilities include:

• TeamOne initiative strategy and implementation: Manage key components of the TeamOne initiative, specifically:
  • Strategy and impact measurement: Support development of TeamOne strategic direction including KPIs, project plan and results measurement. 
  • Incentive/badging system (through Level Up challenge): Drive design and implementation of TeamOne badging system to incentivize and recognize TeamOne contributions. 
  • Community management: Oversee community engagement activities including monthly events and the maintenance of TeamOne communication site on SharePoint, etc. 
  • Governance and stakeholder alignment: Prepare content, presentation documents and follow-ups for TeamOne meetings, especially monthly Board meetings, bi-weekly meetings with all Principal Digital Advisors and quarterly TeamOne town halls.  
  • TeamOne flagship events: Drive concept development and alignment for TeamOne Expo, manage participant outreach and communication including through SharePoint. Develop results measurement framework. 
• Lead and support strategic initiatives for DCOE: Contribute analysis, project management, senior management talking points and strategic advisory support to priority initiatives, for example related to:
  • Cross-division alignment and strategy, including roles and responsibilities, ways of working, collaboration mechanisms 
  • DCOE engagement in global fora and initiatives such as Digital Public Goods Alliance, 50-in-5 campaign, etc.
  • Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) advocacy and projects, including definition of use cases for children, partnerships with key DPI ecosystem stakeholders, etc. 
• Manage DCOE partnerships: 
  • Support project management of SafeChild project funded by the Government of Luxembourg, in collaboration with SafeChild project manager, including donor communications and engagement, alignment with PPD, and development and refinement of donor proposals. 
  • Lead project management for DPI Safeguards project with Co-Develop, in collaboration with UNICEF USA. Prepare project meetings with participating COs and Co-Develop, contribute to project communication reporting and milestone tracking. 
  • Identify, establish and manage other TeamOne related partnerships. 
• DCOE communications and advocacy: Prepare DCOE engagement in key events. Support DCOE communications and reporting including annual reporting, team newsletters (every two months) and project updates/communication, as required.   

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  2026_TOR _ T4D Specialist _DCOE_P3_Maternity Coverage (1).pdf

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

Minimum requirements

• • 1. • Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration and any 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 5 years of relevant work experience in Development, TeamOne Initiative Strategy and Implementation, Incentive Badging System, Community Management, Governance and Stakeholder Alignment, TeamOne Flagship Events, Strategic Initiatives for DCOE, DCOE Partnerships, DCOE Communications and Advocacy and International Development Cooperation including at least 2 on topics related to digital transformation.
       • Skills: Project Management, Strategic Planning and Analysis, Community Engagement, Governance and Stakeholder Alignment, Event Management, Partnership Management.
       • Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.

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