How can you make a difference?

UNICEF’s Office of Innovation (OOI) is looking for a consultant to conduct research and draft 5-6 case studies.

These case studies will document the development, implementation and/or maintenance of DPGs as part of DPI. The examples will be selected based on diversity of thematic results across sectors for child rights and achieving results for children (e.g. education, health, identity and birth registration, social protection, climate etc.) and in close collaboration with UNICEF Ventures, the Digital Centre of Excellence, the Technology for Development Teams in the Regional Offices and the DPGA Secretariat. A case study could be about a specific product deployed in several contexts or focused on a country context.

Case studies (of about 5 pages each) will serve to:

• Identify successful implementations of DPGs as part of DPI (DPG4DPI) at the country level – covering examples that bring results across sectors, geographic diversity, product types and different levels of DPI integration
• Document the added value of DPGs in this context across stakeholders–case studies will be selected to demonstrate either one or several of the following values:
  • interoperability
  • scalability and adaptations for local contexts
  • local economic benefit, including local skills building and employment opportunities
  • local ownership and sovereignty,
  • sector-specific results and acceleration of SDGs (if possible)
• Articulate the role that DPGs play as part of DPI and as layers that facilitate sector-specific results and engagement / value add for citizens
• Capture challenges and articulate recommendations to address these

Case studies will be used to inform advocacy and external engagement with national government partners, funders and within the DPGA membership.

It will also support engagement by national level stakeholders articulating the case for DPGs.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Develop a long list to inform selection of suitable products and countries for case studies
• Conduct desk research and key informant interviews across the DPG and DPI ecosystem
• Develop drafts of case studies and incorporate feedback
• Draft a cover note that summaries main findings, challenges and recommendations

For further details, please check the Terms of Reference:  TOR DPG 4 DPI case studies.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in International Development, Public Policy, Communications, Business Administration, or other relevant fields.

*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional and practical experience.
• Proven track record of engagement with DPGs and DPI – ideally in their implementation and maintenance at country level
• Familiarity with key stakeholders and ongoing initiatives in the DPG and/ or DPI spaces
• Demonstrated experience in conducting review of written documentation, conducting qualitative interviews and drafting of guidance notes and similar documents
• Demonstrated understanding of open source, concepts and definitions of DPGs and DPI, country level realities and digital transformation and innovation
• Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required.

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.