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Bebbo Technology Consultant, Early Childhood Development (ECD), Global Programme Division, Nairobi/Remote,13.5 Months #596619

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Education & TrainingEarly Childhood Teacher
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Education: A graduate degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

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Education & TrainingEarly Childhood Teacher

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

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If you would like to know more about this consultancy's expected deliverables, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Download File ToR Bebbo Technology Consultant.pdf

Requirements

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  • Education: A graduate degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering,
Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Work Experience:
(a) Professional Experience:
A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in the design, development, and maintenance
of mobile applications using React Native or equivalent frameworks.
- Experience in deploying and maintaining digital products across multiple countries or languages is
required.
-Technical expertise in developing react native mobile apps for both Android and iOS platforms.
- Previous work in open-source environments and with Digital Public Goods is considered an asset.
- Experience in digital development projects related to early childhood development or parenting is a
strong advantage.
(b) Technical Expertise: Proven ability to deliver secure, stable and scalable mobile applications, with a
focus on offline functionality.
- Familiarity with tools including Git, CI/CD pipelines, Firebase and RESTful APIs. o Knowledge of Node.js
and DevOps practices is an asset.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) is considered an asset.
- Hands-on experience with Drupal-based content management systems and backend integration is
desirable.
- Experience with BigQuery, SQL queries, scheduled queries, and Looker Studio dashboards for analytics
and reporting is an asset.
(c) Coordination and Communication Skills:
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams of designers, developers,
researchers, and country-level partners.
- Strong coordination and task management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and
manage competing priorities in a remote, multicultural work environment.
- Fluency in English is a minimum requirement.
- Knowledge of one or more languages used in Bebbo programme countries is an asset (Russian,
Albanian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Greek, Kyrgyz, Montenegrin, Macedonian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak,
Tajik, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Karakalpak, Turkish, Ndebele, Shona, Spanish, Hindi, Bangla)
- Ability to provide technical guidance, troubleshoot technical issues, and support knowledge transfer
among technical teams and partners.
(d) Understanding of UNICEF’s Operating Context:
- Previous experience/knowledge of the environment in which UNICEF operates, and understanding the
constraints of working in a developing-world environment is desirable.
- Ability to align technical goals with UNICEF strategic goals — that always will mean UNICEF's mission
over any particular technology.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

  • An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Cover letter
  • A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Download File Financial proposal xxx7293.docx

Remarks:   If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

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Bebbo Technology Consultant, Early Childhood Development (ECD), Global Programme Division, Nairobi/Remote,13.5 Months #596619