T4D Officer (App Development and Automation) – UNV jobs in Myanmar
- Location: Yangon, Myanmar
- Vacancy No: N/A
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: UNV
- Gender: Both
- Deadline: 2024-04-08
Details
Mission and objectives
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Context
We are working internally with Programme and Operations sections to automate the current processes and digitize the current work. transfer to the application using Powe Apps and power automated. The principal requested an application related to form submission, booking, and workflow automation.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of an ICT/T4D specialist, the national UN Volunteer will carry out the following tasks:
1. Enable the T4D Function and Provide Technical and Programmatic Support
• Business Relationship Management
Liaise with ICT/T4D specialist to enable 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 Coordination
Work closely with ICT/T4D specialists in deploying a portfolio approach, adapting common solutions prioritised for UNICEF programming (e.g., Digital Public Goods).
• Application development
Design, build, and develop applications through Microsoft Power apps and power automa-tion for internal use with Programme and operations sections.
Identify and assess new Technology and Digital Innovations
Assist programme sections in identifying and assessing new T4D initiatives, or new phases of ongoing initiatives, with immediate potential to improve UNICEF programming.
• Solution procurement and evaluation
Assist in reviewing technical solutions to ensure that UNICEF standards are followed; con-tribute to project management processes, generation, and review of terms of reference and vendor selection.
• Deployment advice and support
Assist with the implementation strategy of digital technology initiatives, including technical oversight, troubleshooting, and the documentation of challenges and resolutions.
2. Support Policy and Strategic Development for Technology-enabled Programming
• Digital Development and Technology Innovation Strategy
Support implementation of the country office’s technology and digital innovation strategy; bring visibility to T4D gaps, opportunities, and scale-up strategy supporting CO priorities.
• Participation in programme and management processes
Work closely with Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation to integrate digital development and technology innovation into the programme planning lifecycle. Align with programme prioties and attend planning meetings.
• Leadership and Quality Assurance
Help monitor development and quality assurance during planning and deployment of T4D initiatives; participate in establishing and maintaining standards, documentation and sup-port mechanisms for T4D.
• Convene and guide compliance with T4D best practices.
Participate in Country Office T4D Governance Committee and support compliance of T4D initiatives with the Principles for Digital Development (http://digitalprinciples.org/) and UNICEF T4D best practices.
3. Engage and Maintain Partnerships and Networks
• Engage and maintain partnerships and networks.
Support the development of partnerships and networks with local solution providers, inno-vators, NGOs, cultural and religious organizations, the private sector, local media, and aca-demia to support building 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. 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 develop-ment.
• 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 Technology for Development.
4. 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 Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation to ensure documentation and clear monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for innovation and T4D projects, including baseline data collection, ongoing monitoring, and first-phase data collection and analysis.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 26
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
1 years of experience in professional experience in application development through the Power Apps platform and Power Automation in a large international organization or corporation is required.
Experience building, designing, and implementing applications at the level of small and medium-scale projects with technical components is required, including experience coordinating the work of external vendors and software developers. Experience supporting business analysis, budgets, contracts, project management, and procurement.
Experience with Microsoft: SharePoint, Power BI, and Power Apps
Area(s) of expertise
Information technology, Arts and design, Business management
Driving license
–
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Application Development, Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, or another relevant technical field.
Competencies and values
☒ Accountability
☒ Adaptability and Flexibility
☒ Building Trust
☒ Commitment and Motivation
☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning
☒ Communication
☒ Creativity
☒ Ethics and Values
☒ Integrity
☒ Respect for Diversity
☒ Self-Management
☒ Technological Awareness
☒ Working in Teams
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
1. Seasons
Myanmar has a tropical monsoon climate. It has a considerable amount of sun, a high rate of rainfall, and high humidity. Myanmar has three distinct seasons: the cool-dry season from November to February, the hot-dry season from March to May and the rainy season from June to October. The most popular season for tourists is the cool season and you will see an increase of visitors at the major attractions.
Temperatures vary across the country- in Yangon the cool season may bring overnight temperatures of around 19 C while in the highlands such as Inle Lake, night temperatures may fall below 10 C. Casual and light clothing is recommended all year around. A light sweater or jacket will be useful during the cool season and when travelling in Northern areas.
2. Culture
Myanmar has a deep culture of hospitality and openness. People are warm, welcoming and often keen to ask questions and make friends. They have preserved the traditions of close family ties, respect for elders, reverence for Buddhism, and simple native dress.
Theravada Buddhism is the most widespread religion in Myanmar. Many young people spend time in monastic education. There are substantial numbers of Christians, Hindus, Muslims and Animists throughout the country and it is not unusual to see pagodas, churches, mosques and temples in a single neighbourhood. Myanmar Buddhists try to live according to the basic five precepts of Buddhism in their daily activities. Religion is so vital in a typical Myanmar Buddhist’s life that his/her routine cannot be separated from Buddhist rituals. Please take care if engaging in a discussion about religion as it can be a contentious issue. Festivals in Myanmar are in all each of Myanmar twelve months. The most famous and major festival is Thingyan Festival which falls in April and is longest official public holiday.
People in Myanmar love to enjoy themselves, whether it is taking part in one of the hundreds of festivals that happen around the country, listening to music, or enjoying a game of football. They are cheerful and smile, even in the face of adversity.
Superstition is evident in Myanmar culture, although it is often played down. For example, it is rumoured that the location the new capital was decided on astrologers’ advice as some people consult astrologers about personal and business decisions.
3. Attire
The office dress code is smart casual. Traditional clothing in Myanmar varies around the country, but a national staple is the longyi, a long wrap of cotton that looks like an ankle-length skirt. Modest clothing is highly appreciated everywhere in the country, and mostly required in religious places such as pagodas, temples and monasteries, should you visit. Mini- skirts, shorts and sleeveless shirts are not acceptable in consecrated areas. Shoes and shocks should also be removed before entering religious sites. It is recommended that you put on loafers and flip-flops that can slip on & off at the entrances.
4. Money
Myanmar’s currency is the kyat (abbreviated MMK) pronounced “chat”. Kyat are notes in denominations of 10000, 5000, 1000, 500, 200, 100 and 50 kyats.
While there are a growing number of ATMs that accept international bank and credit cards (fees apply), they are not always reliable. Please check with your bank for restrictions on your withdrawal limit and to inform them that you will be in Myanmar. Point of sale credit card purchases are limited in Myanmar, but major shopping chains in Yangon such as City Mart and the more hotels are accepting VISA card payments.
Please note traveler’s cheques are not accepted in Myanmar
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.
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