Job Description

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, the right to innovation

UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support both the national and local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will consider capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.

UNICEF Philippines has two offices. One office is based in Manila and a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, with some 300,000 population. The city is the regional administrative centre of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and over 80 percent of the population is Muslim. Mindanao is both conflict-affected and prone to frequent earthquakes and typhoons.

Visit this link for more information on Philippine Country Office: https://www.unicef.org/philippines

How can you make a difference?

The T4D Officer reports directly to the ICT Officer and works in close collaboration with programme sections, while maintaining strong coordination with the East Asia Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) and the Digital Impact Division.

The T4D Officer will provide appropriate and professional technical support for Technology for Development (T4D) strategies and to advise the recently established Digital Transformation Committee in the Philippines Country Office.

As UNICEF programmes increasingly leverage digital solutions to enhance programme delivery, systems strengthening, and monitoring, this role will support programme teams in identifying, assessing, and integrating ICT and digital innovations into programming. It will also contribute to strengthening internal capacity to lead and support T4D initiatives; identifying and engaging strategic partners; building sustainable business relationships; applying reusable and scalable technical solutions; and maximizing opportunities for scale‑up and long‑term sustainability of digital innovations across UNICEF programmes.

The The T4D Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Lead the T4D function and provide technical and programmatic support

• Business Relationship ManagementLiaise with regional office to manage Business and Programme Relationship services to define high-level requirements; document and match requirements and guide the design, development and deployment of appropriate T4D solutions.
• Portfolio ManagementWork closely with regional office in deploying a portfolio approach, adapting common solutions prioritized for UNICEF programming (e.g. Digital Public Goods).
• Support and assist design of T4D interventions: Provide support and technical assistance to the Country Office in the identification, selection, concept design, deployment and sustainability of T4D interventions to address bottlenecks towards the achievement of programme results.
• Identify and assess new Technology and Digital InnovationsAssist programme sections to identify and assess new T4D initiatives, or new phases of on-going initiatives, with immediate potential to improve UNICEF programming.
• Solution procurement and evaluationAssist the review of technical solutions to ensure UNICEF standards are followed; contribute to project management processes, generation and review of terms of reference and vendor selection.
• Deployment advice and supportAssist with implementation strategy of digital technology initiatives. Including technical oversight, troubleshooting and the documentation of challenges and resolutions.
• Design thinkingSupport human/user-centered design methods to enable user-acceptance testing, evaluation, documentation and analysis.

Policy and Strategic Development for Technology-enabled Programming

• Digital Development and Technology Innovation StrategySupport implementation of the technology and digital innovation strategy for the country office; bring visibility to T4D gaps, opportunities and scale-up strategy in support of CO priorities.
• Participation in programme and management processesWork closely with PMED to integrate digital development and technology innovation into the programme planning lifecycle. Align with programme priorities (AWP etc.) and attend planning meetings (PCM).
• Leadership and Quality AssuranceHelp monitor development and quality assurance during planning and deployment of T4D initiatives; participate in establishing and maintaining standards, documentation and support mechanisms for T4D.
• Convene and guide compliance with T4D best practicesParticipate in CO Digital Transformation Governance Committee and support compliance of T4D initiatives with the Principles for Digital Development ( http://digitalprinciples.org/) and UNICEF T4D best practices.

Engage and maintain partnerships and networks

• Engage and maintain partnerships and networks Support the development of 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 new and innovative technologies and build local capacity.
• Advocacy and communications Participate and support Country Office representation in external, inter-agency or partner forums on Digital Development and Technology Innovation.
• Proposal and partnership development Help identify opportunities for resource mobilization and new partnerships and assist proposal and partnership development efforts.
• Provide advice and support to programme partners Provide inputs to technical and operational support to a wide range of stakeholders and partners on UNICEF policies, practices, standards and norms on technology for development.
• Standards and procedures for ownership Work with stakeholders to help develop standards, procedures and partnerships for T4D interventions and their transition to relevant Government and Civil Society Institutions.
• Transfer and skill-sharing for programme partners Help maintain partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing and transfer of knowledge, skills and tools to foster and facilitate technology-enabled programming.
• Document localized partners and profiles Contribute updates to a catalogue of country specific T4D partners and their profiles/areas of engagement to promote and enhance UNICEF goals for outcomes for children through the use of Technology for Development.

Capacity Building

• Data analysis for evidence generation Build capacity of programme staff and partners in analysing the large amounts of data generated through T4D initiatives including the use of data visualization techniques and analytics tools.
• Co-create appropriate solutions Work directly with programme teams and partners to adapt technology and innovative solutions appropriate to the country programme.
• Provide training to stakeholders and end-users Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies, capacity and knowledge within the programmes on digital development; train UNICEF staff, partners, government counterparts and other end users in digital development and technology innovation.
• Build awareness around Innovation & Frontier Technology Assist developing staff capabilities in appropriate use of frontier technology and innovations such as UAVs, wearables, IoTs, mobile money, blockchain etc.

Knowledge Management

• Share lessons learned Help identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned from T4D for integration into broader knowledge development planning, advocacy and communication efforts.
• Landscape mapping Maintain an inventory of Technology and Innovation interventions, assets, resources and networks.
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning Work with PMED to ensure documentation and clear monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for innovation and T4D projects including baseline data collection, on-going monitoring, as well as first phase data collection and analysis.

Contribute to Peer Support Networks Contribute and share to regional and global digital development and technology innovation networks and activities.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: T4D_Officer_NO_2_Temporary_Appt._1_year_Manila_KK.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education:
  • A university degree in computer science, software engineering, business analysis, ICT management, innovation, business administration or another relevant field is required.
  • Certification and/or proven experience in one of the following; ICT Project Management, Business Analytics, ICT Audit and Risk Management, Software Engineering and Programming is preferred.
• Work Experience:
  • A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in information communication technology for development (ICT4D) in a large international organization and/or corporation is required.
  • At least two (2) years practical professional work experience in information technology, product development, as well as systematic methods of troubleshooting and analytical problem solving, providing startegic support on technology products and services, and use of applications and data visualization tools.
  • At least six (6) years of experience in portfolio management of digital solutions.
  • Experience identifying, designing, and implementing solutions for large-scale ICT projects with technical components - including supervising external vendors and software developers; responsibility for business analysis, budgets, contracts, procurement, and project management (including task prioritization, workflow coordination, results- driven strategies and proven ability to translate complex ideas from various areas into unified, clear guidance).
  • Knowledge and experience working with Digital Public Goods such as DHIS2, OpenMRS, PRIMERO, RapidPro, ODK, etc. and deploying, maintaining, and scaling these technologies.
  • Experience in coordination with multiple stakeholders like government agencies, academic institutions, research organizations, private sector, etc. in implementing ICT projects and exploring space for collaboration and partnerships.
  • Work experience in providing technology transfer and support to remote field offices in developing countries is an asset.In-depth technical knowledge related to software development and information systems management.
  • Experience in programme design, management and direct implementation of initiatives is a strong asset

Skills

ICT4D Technical Expertise

Experience identifying, designing, and implementing ICT4D solutions for large scale projects.

Experience with ICT, mobile, and web based technologies appropriate to the region.

Ability to integrate ICT and digital innovation into UNICEF programming (health, education, protection, etc.).

Digital Solution Development & Implementation

Implementing digital/data solutions and supporting system roll out, scaling, and sustainability.

Supporting pilot, scale up, and monitoring of digital innovations (e.g., Giga, Yoma, U Report).

Business Analysis

Gathering and documenting high level requirements from programme teams.

Translating programme needs into technical specifications.

Innovation Skills

Supporting ideation, development, and deployment of new digital and technology innovations.

Applying reusable and replicable technical building blocks (e.g., Digital Public Goods).

• Language Requirements:

Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. Knowledge in the local language is an asset

Desirables:

• UN/INGO experience,
• Experience with open source solutions, digital public goods,
• Knowledge of emerging technologies
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

How to apply

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 10 April 2026 Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal will be considered.

By applying through our Talent Management System (TMS) you agree to our privacy statement which is in line with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act. You are strongly advised to read carefully through the privacy statement before submitting your application.

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

The 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.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

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.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

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 Male Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

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.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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