Innovation Strategist for Digital Transformation

3 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya UNICEF Full time
About the Role

UNICEF is seeking an experienced Innovation Strategist for Digital Transformation to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of digital transformation and innovation strategies, managing the innovation function, and providing technical and programmatic support to the Country Office.

Key Responsibilities
  • Policy and Strategic Development for Digital-enabled Programming
    • Provide leadership to development of digital transformation and innovation strategies at the Regional Office and Country Office levels, including governance and management, innovation portfolio approaches, partnerships, and resource mobilization.
    • Participate in program and management processes, integrating innovation into the program planning lifecycle, and aligning with program priorities.
  • Manage the Innovation Function and Provide Technical and Programmatic Support
    • Manage business and program relationship services to define high-level requirements, document and match requirements, and guide the design, development, and deployment of innovative solutions.
    • Lead the deployment of the innovation portfolio approach to solutions prioritized for UNICEF programming.
    • Provide support and technical assistance to the Country Office in identifying, selecting, conceiving, deploying, and sustaining innovation interventions to address bottlenecks towards achieving program results.
  • Engage and Maintain Partnerships and Networks
    • Develop partnerships and networks with local solution providers, innovators, NGOs, cultural, and religious organizations, the private sector, local media, and academia to build and provide a space to nurture and test innovative initiatives and build local capacity.
    • Represent the Country Office in external, inter-agency, or partner forums on innovation.
  • Knowledge Management
    • Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned from innovation for integration into broader knowledge development planning, advocacy, and communication efforts.
    • Maintain an inventory of innovation interventions, assets, resources, and networks.
  • Capacity Building
    • Build capacity of program staff in analyzing large amounts of data generated through innovation initiatives, including the use of data visualization techniques and analytics tools.
    • Work directly with section chiefs to co-create strategies on how innovation can support the country program.
Requirements
  • Education
    • Advanced university degree in international affairs, international relations, international development, business management, computer science, data science, information management, or related practical experience.
  • Work Experience
    • A minimum of five years of professional experience in ICT management, business analysis, or similar, in a large international organization and/or corporation.
    • Experience with program, digital, product, and/or data innovations in low-bandwidth settings is required.
  • Skills and Qualifications
    • Experience with innovation methodologies, including human-centered design and agile/iterative program planning, is desirable.
    • Experience with open-source, open standards, and open data is desirable.
    • Experience with innovating on top of mature digital public goods, including RapidPro, DHIS2, ODK, and other technologies, is desirable.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary
    • The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on location and experience.
  • Benefits
    • UNICEF offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the UNICEF website. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stage of the selection process.

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