Consultancy: Programme Implementation Analyst, DID Digital Inclusion (12 months, Geneva, Switzerland - On Site)

Fonds des Nations Unies pour l'enfance (UNICEF)

UNICEF recherche un Analyste en Mise en œuvre de Programme à Genève. Ce rôle offre une occasion unique de contribuer à l'inclusion numérique des enfants.TâchesSoutenir la conception et la mise en œuvre du programme d'inclusion numérique.Collaborer avec des équipes internes pour renforcer les pratiques de gestion de projet.Développer des outils et des cadres pour une mise en œuvre durable.CompétencesDiplôme de niveau master en développement international ou domaine connexe.Expérience en collaboration académique et gestion de projets.Compétences en engagement des parties prenantes et facilitation.Consultancy: Programme Implementation Analyst, DID Digital Inclusion (12 months, Geneva, Switzerland - On Site)Job no:590975Contract type:ConsultantDuty Station:GenevaLevel:ConsultancyLocation:SwitzerlandCategories:Programme ManagementUNICEF 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.Visitour websiteto learn more about what we do at UNICEF.For every child, a digital futureDigital 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.DID works in close collaboration with regional Digital Impact teams and colleagues across headquarters divisions, regions, and country offices to leverage technologies and capabilities that accelerate progress on UNICEF’s goals, strengthen community resilience, and expandaccess to essential digital services and information.Our mission is to enhance UNICEF’s global digital impact by promoting equitable access to information and services, empowering communities to create lasting, positive change for children, and foster a more inclusive, interconnected, and sustainable world for every child, everywhere.UNICEF’s Digital Inclusion (DI)programme supports governments and partners to improve equitable, affordable digital access for children, schools, and communities. The programme engages with regulators, operators, and public institutions to explore innovative approaches to connectivity, infrastructure governance, and digital public goods.How can you make a difference?The Consultant will support the design and implementation of a strengthened Digital Inclusion programme implementation model, working across multiple teams and functions.Scope of Workdevelopment of a coherent offering for the Digital Inclusion element for an internal development initiative, including participation and progression mechanisms;articulation of a structured approach to academic and research collaboration;change support for the introduction of a matrix-based team model to improve transparency of roles, contributions, and capacity; andtargeted strengthening of project management practices for cross-functional work.The work will be delivered through iterative activities, resulting in practical frameworks, tools, and reference materials that can be implemented and sustained by internal teams. Deliverables will be sequenced over the contract period, with activities running in parallel where appropriate.Work Assignments OverviewDeliverables/OutputsDelivery deadlineInception and alignmentRefined workplan; confirmation of sequencing and stakeholdersMonth 1Set up repositoriesDetermine and propose and once approved, implement persistent digital repositories and links for the 4 work streams (A, B, C, D)Digital Inclusion element framework design (A1)Digital Inclusion element framework (consult identified peer areas)Asset mapping and synthesis (A2)Curated inventory of existing learning assets, map and determine if can be releases as phase 1; gap analysis.Month 2Mapping of existing academic collaborations (B1)Overview and synthesis of current collaborations; analysis to inform deliverable B3Progression and recognition design (A3)Plan participation and progression structure and map contribution, and delivery actions.Articulate structured progression model and contribution taxonomy.Month 3Demand for academic collaboration-relevant needs (B2)Rapid intake of academic collaboration-relevant needs including existing requests.Academic collaboration framework (Phase 1) (B3)Framework for academic collaboration (Digital Inclusion focus)Decision flow informed by demand versus the multiple institutional modalities to address is to support rapid decision making.Month 4Release and communication of DI Elements progression pathways (A4)Release pathways globallySupport development of relevant communication productsMatrix stocktaking (C1)Gather data on implementation; Identify gaps.Produce Digital Inclusion team-wide mapping of matrix such that each role can be located including proportion of FTE in multiple locations if applicable.Month 5Project management strengthening (D1)Analyse and synthesize data gathered previously (A, B, C) and from SOP performance and other e.g. interviews.Distill findings and needs. Identify areas for practical guidance and applied support, especially for cross-functional initiatives.Month 6Academic collaboration (Phase 1) (B4)Match needs to potential collaboration opportunities and broker connections to develop these. May require multiple instances of coaching relevant team members and i) upskilling in modalities to secure the collaboration, ii) supporting them in the process to do so including pre/post data gathering at the end of the collaboration; iii) managing expectations.Month 7Academic collaboration framework (Phase 2) (B5)Adapted framework for broader application beyond Digital Inclusion from end to end – current, needs, gaps, matching.Matrix model review (C2)Team-wide feedback on matrix model to assess areas requiring change / strengthening / continuation as itMonth 8Dynamic feedbackMonitoring, feedback, learning and pivots for A, B, and CDigital Inclusion Elements review (A5)Design and implement review mechanism, taking in expectations and gaps.Consult to develop proposal for addressing these.Month 9Elements incentivization (A6)Activities, communication, nomination and support to Elements-related global momentAcademic collaboration review preparation (B6)Prepare review mechanism for Phases 1 and 2.Month 10Dynamic feedbackMonitoring, feedback, learning and pivots for A, B, and CAcademic collaboration (For Phases 1 and 2) (B7)Run review mechanism. Prepare early insights (Phase 2) and lessons learned (Phase 1) exercise in time to inform future planning and collaborations.Month 11SOPs (D2)Support Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) completion, review.Matrix change (C3)Run review mechanism. Prepare lessons learned.Month 12Costing, performance and input to future planningGather and provide into future work planning costing, performance and other relevant dataUpdate Sharepoint Team Drive content that supports ongoing running of A, B, C and D.Updated Team Drive for all programme areas.Financial Proposal:Please indicate your ability, availability and your overall rate – or rate per deliverable (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a rate will not be considered.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…Minimum requirements:Education:Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business related, Public Policy, Public Administration, or International Development, Organisational Development.Work Experience:A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: business operations/product, systems-level design, academic collaboration, digital or innovation-driven initiatives.Extensive experience working across multiple functions and organisational contexts, including strategy, research, product.Tech sector experience desirable.Stakeholder engagement, facilitation and managementProgramme and project management experience across distributed teams and multiple functionsDemonstrated experience required in applied research/academic collaborations including developing global frameworks and modalities.Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.Payment details and further considerations:Payment of professional fees will be based on the submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.The consultant is responsible for his/her own health and travel insurance.Theconsultant is responsible for arranging his/her own travel, including visa.This consultancy is based in Geneva.UNICEF will facilitate the process for obtaining local permits exclusively for the consultant, excluding any dependents.For more information onNon-staff members IObased in Geneva, you can visit thislinkFor 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. 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