UNICEF Digital Impact Specialist Job Vacancy 2026 – Addis Ababa

UNICEF Digital Impact Specialist Job Vacancy 2026 is open for qualified candidates in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The position is within UNICEF’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) function and focuses on managing and supporting the ICT function, strengthening collaboration and capacity building, improving results and knowledge management, and fostering innovation.

Job Summary

• Organization: UNICEF
• Job Title: Digital Impact Specialist
• Job No.: 596048
• Vacancy No.: #00137683
• Level: NO-3
• Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Category: Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience
• Education: Advanced university degree
• Language: English
• Application Deadline: October 20, 2026

About UNICEF

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

About the Position

The ICT function supports UNICEF’s mission and strategic plan by enabling programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency through innovation, partnerships, and the timely, secure and safe provision of ICT solutions and services.

The Digital Impact Specialist will manage, lead and support ICT functional accountability, internally manage the ICT function, and externally enhance collaboration and capacity building. The role also contributes to improving the delivery of results and knowledge management, building business relationships, and fostering innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the ICT Function and Provide Technical and Operational Support

Provide leadership and support for the management of the ICT function and related technical and operational activities.

2. Enhance Governance, Collaboration, Relationships and Capacity

Strengthen ICT governance, collaboration, relationships and capacity building within and outside the organization.

3. Improve the Delivery of Results

Support improved delivery of ICT-related results and knowledge management.

4. Foster Innovation

Promote innovation and support the development and use of effective ICT solutions.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Education

An advanced university degree is required in:

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Information Technology Management
• Business Administration
• Another relevant technical field

Professional Experience

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in information technology management and business operations in a large international organization and/or corporation is required.

ICT Technical Competencies

Certification and/or proven experience in one of the following ICT technical competency areas is required:

• ICT Project Management
• Business Analytics
• Information Security
• ICT Audit and Risk Management
• Telecommunications
• Networks Information Security
• Software Engineering and Programming

Language

• Proficiency in English is required.

Desirable Qualifications

The following are considered assets:

• Knowledge of another official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish
• Knowledge of a local language
• Experience working in a UN organization
• Relevant country-level experience, particularly in development, fragile settings or humanitarian contexts

UNICEF Core Competencies

Candidates are expected to demonstrate competencies including:

• Building and maintaining partnerships
• Self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovation and embracing change
• Managing ambiguity and complexity
• Strategic thinking and action
• Collaborative working
• Nurturing, leading and managing people

Additional Information

UNICEF promotes an inclusive and representative workforce and encourages applications from qualified candidates, including women and persons with disabilities.

Selected candidates are subject to applicable reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. UNICEF appointments are also subject to medical clearance and other applicable requirements.

Government employees considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of recruitment, selection or hiring and will not ask applicants for bank account information.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official UNICEF recruitment portal:

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Job No.: 596048

Application Deadline

October 20, 2026 – E. Africa Standard Time

Advertised: October 6, 2026

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