Innovation Specialist, P-4, Temporary Position, 364 days, #00138162, Global Programme Division, Generation Unlimited (YPA) secretariat, Outposted in Nairobi (Fully Remote)

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 07 Aug 2026 7 days left

Overview

The Innovation Specialist will lead the coordination, technical management, and partnership delivery of YOMA, a global digital solution for youth agency and opportunity pathways. The role aims to advance YOMA's transition to a Digital Public Good and ensure its adoption translates into practical implementation plans and youth livelihood outcomes.


Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver remote technical assistance to Country Offices and national platforms
  • Manage the integrated YOMA technology roadmap and ecosystem architecture
  • Advance YOMA's transition toward Digital Public Goods and Digital Public Infrastructure principles
  • Prioritise YoID-led ecosystem integration
  • Build strategic partnerships and support donor engagement
  • Support the roll-out of the Generation Unlimited Digital Systems Strategy from a YOMA perspective
Required Experience

At least 8 years of relevant work experience in managing digital product roadmaps, technology partnerships, platform integrations, partner onboarding, technical assistance delivery, or digital transformation initiatives in complex multi-stakeholder environments. Experience leading or coordinating digital platform implementation, ecosystem development, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration involving governments, private sector partners, development organizations, or technology providers. Demonstrated ability to deliver technical support, implementation guidance, and operational coordination across multiple stakeholders and geographic contexts.

Qualifications

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Transformation, Innovation Management, Data Science, Business Administration, Public Policy, International Development, Engineering, Social Sciences, or another relevant field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Contract Duration
364 days
Work Modality
Fully Remote
Remuneration
Not specified
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