Overview

The Digital Innovation Officer will serve as a senior technical advisor to co-design, implement, and monitor digital transformation initiatives aligned with national strategies and the WFP Country Strategic Plan. The role aims to foster multisectoral collaboration and drive El Salvador’s innovation portfolio.

Tasks Summary

• Provide strategic advice tailored to government needs and context.
• Facilitate multisectoral collaboration between government, private sector, academia, and international partners.
• Drive the digital innovation portfolio, overseeing pilots.
• Lead or support the co-design of digital solutions and services at WFP.
• Ensure digital solutions are designed for government ownership.
• Develop and deliver capacity-building programs for public sector staff.
• Support the creation of communities of practice and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Establish KPIs and monitoring frameworks.
• Report regularly to WFP, government, and donors.
• Ensure regulatory frameworks, agreements, and legal instruments are in place.

Experience Requirements

At least 8 years of progressively responsible international experience in a digital transformation, technology, innovation, start-up leadership role, with relevant exposure in the private and public sectors.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree. Desirable, Master’s degree or advanced university degree in business, innovation and technology management, international development or other related fields.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency (level C) in oral and written English and Spanish is mandatory.

Languages Preferred: Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, and Russian) is a plus.

Contract Duration: 11 months

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