Technology for Development (T4D) Specialist – Open to Somali nationals only

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises. Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

ROLE PURPOSE:

As part of Save the Children’s global 2020-2024 strategic plan, the Somalia Country office has identified digital transformation as a critical issue for programming success and to achieve impact for children. Digital transformation in our programmes is one of nine priorities and Somalia country office is becoming a centre of expertise within the organisation. As part of this priority, Save the Children contracted Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to develop a digital transformation toolkit and roadmap to implementation across the region over the next four years.

BCG has completed the toolkit, handed it over to the regional office, and roll-out, adoption and expansion of digital programming is underway. The purpose of this position is to provide the capacity bridging to use the toolkit, adopt digital solutions and document lessons learned.

This role will co-ordinate the delivery of the toolkit and implementation plan, alongside the Head of the IT and Digital Transformation.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reports to: Head of IT and Digital Transformation

Dotted line manager – PDQi Director

Staff reporting to this post:  None

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS 

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) is required in Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development, International Development or another relevant technical field.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant field combined with 7 years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Experience identifying, designing and implementing solutions for large-scale projects with technical components – including supervising external vendors and software developers; responsibility for business analysis, budgets, contracts, project management and procurement, etc.
• Experience with Comcare, PowerBI, KOBO, ODK, RapidPro, Primero, DHIS2, and other global public good technologies, and deploying, maintaining, and scaling these technologies.
• Experience with ICT, mobile and web-based technologies, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to the region.
• Exposure to UN or other INGO programmatic areas, including health, nutrition, child protection and/or education.
• Experience in applying technical solutions to address programmatic issues.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

Desirable

• Experience in open source, mobile, and emerging technology applied to Save the Children programme areas.
• Experience working in T4D/ICT4D program design, service design, and field deployment/implementation in developing countries.
• Software programming experience, with a focus on writing new code to deliver enhancements, new functionality, and defect resolution as well as proficiency with source code and continuous integration solutions (such as GitHub, Circle/Travis, Jenkins, etc.)
• presentation skills to fulfil the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project description.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (professional level proficiency) and Somali language is mandatory.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles.
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports. A high level of written and spoken English.

Application Information:

Please apply in English saving your cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document.

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Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible.

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Application will be closed on 25^th May 2024

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.

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