Innovation Specialist, P-4 at UNICEF – Fully Remote

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Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Deliver remote technical assistance to Country Offices and national platforms
• Manage the integrated YOMA technology roadmap and ecosystem architecture
• Advance YOMA’s transition toward Digital Public Goods and Digital Public Infrastructure principles
• Prioritise YoID-led ecosystem integration
• Build strategic partnerships and support donor engagement
• Support the roll-out of the Generation Unlimited Digital Systems Strategy from a YOMA perspective

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Minimum requirements:

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Transformation, Innovation Management, Data Science, Business Administration, Public Policy, International Development, Engineering, Social Sciences, or another relevant field.
• Work Experience:
  • At least 8 years of relevant work experience in managing digital product roadmaps, technology partnerships, platform integrations, partner onboarding, technical assistance delivery, or digital transformation initiatives in complex multi-stakeholder environments. 
  • Experience leading or coordinating digital platform implementation, ecosystem development, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration involving governments, private sector partners, development organizations, or technology providers. 
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver technical support, implementation guidance, and operational coordination across multiple stakeholders and geographic contexts.
• Skills:
  • Strong digital product and platform management skills, including roadmap development, prioritization, implementation oversight, and delivery tracking. 
  • Strong partnership building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage governments, private sector partners, technology providers, donors, and youth-serving organizations. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts into practical programme and partnership solutions. 
  • Sound understanding of digital ecosystems, interoperability, digital identity, verifiable credentials, data governance, privacy, responsible technology, and emerging digital trends. 
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and drafting skills. Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments and manage competing priorities in complex, fast-paced settings. 
  • Strong commitment to innovation, results, inclusion, youth participation, and UNICEF’s core values
• 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
• Experience supporting Digital Public Goods (DPGs), Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), digital identity, verifiable credentials, interoperability, privacy, or responsible technology workstreams in applied programme, partnership, or product contexts. 
• Experience coordinating digital identity, verifiable credentials, interoperability, partner platform integration, or foundational ID-related work with technical partners, UNICEF teams, and external stakeholders. 
• Experience supporting digital governance, responsible AI, data-sharing frameworks, open-source technology ecosystems, or technology-enabled public service delivery.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 

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