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Technology for Development Associate, G-6, TA (364 Days), #137451, Guinea, Conakry - WCAR

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closed on 10 Jul 2026 Expired

Overview

Provide day-to-day operational, technical, and coordination support to UNICEF Guinea's Technology for Development portfolio, assisting in the deployment and sustainment of digital solutions.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day operational, technical and coordination support to UNICEF Guinea's Technology for Development portfolio.
  • Assist the Technology for Development Specialist in identifying, deploying and sustaining digital solutions.
  • Play a hands-on role in user support, system configuration, field-level capacity building and documentation.
  • Work closely with programme staff across Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection and Social Policy sections.
  • Support coordination with government ICT counterparts.
  • May provide guidance to ICT support staff or consultants in field offices.
  • Operational T4D Support and ICT Service Management.
  • Digital Solution Deployment and Field Support.
  • Cybersecurity, Data Protection and System Compliance.
  • Portfolio Coordination and Knowledge Management.
  • Capacity Building and User Training.
  • Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement Support.
  • Digital Innovation and Emerging Technology Support.
Required Experience

A minimum of 6 years of practical work experience in information technology is required, including direct experience with ICT systems administration, mobile data collection tools and user support in a development or humanitarian context. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace an additional two years. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Qualifications

Completion of Secondary education is required. A professional diploma or university degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Digital Systems, Telecommunications or a related technical field is highly desirable.

Other Details
Languages Required
Proficient/Fluent level of French is required.
Languages Preferred
Good working knowledge of English or knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language (Pular, Malinké, Soussou) is an asset.
Contract Duration
364 Days
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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