Innovation Officer (NO-2)

About this role

UNICEF is recruiting an Innovation Officer (NO-2) for its Tanzania Country Office in Dar es Salaam, within the Digital Impact and Innovation Unit. The post serves as a cross-sectoral enabler for UNICEF Tanzania's digital transformation and innovation agenda, with a dedicated focus on adolescent and youth participation. It supports programme sections to adapt, implement and scale digital platforms, Technology for Development solutions and digital public goods that are safe, inclusive and responsive to children and young people. The day-to-day work covers enabling continuous operation of ICT infrastructure and accessibility to ICT solutions, providing help and support to colleagues, and assisting with capacity building and knowledge management.

The post-holder also supports operational and administrative tasks, assists in delivering results, and helps strengthen youth voice, participation and feedback loops across UNICEF-supported programmes and partnerships. Deploying and scaling U-Report, RapidPro and other digital engagement and real-time monitoring tools is central to the assignment. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology management, business administration or a related social science field, and have at least two years of relevant experience in information technology management, large-scale innovation, digital transformation or Technology for Development projects, ICT contract management and procurement, or business operations. Proven skills in training, capacity building and strategic thinking, the ability to conceptualise, plan and execute digital and innovation initiatives, and excellent written and oral communication are required.

Fluency in English is mandatory. Desirables include knowledge of another UN official language or Kiswahili, demonstrated knowledge of responsible artificial intelligence, data governance and digital ethics, familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools and child-centred digital safeguards, and prior UN or public sector experience. It is a fixed-term national officer post in Dar es Salaam; UNICEF does not facilitate visas for national officer positions. Applications go through the UNICEF careers portal, and only shortlisted candidates are contacted.