TERMS OF REFERENCE
The consultant will report to the ECARO Regional Health Adviser and work in close collaboration with UNICEF's Regional Office specialists (ECD, Nutrition, and Immunization), the DG SANTE Project Manager, and relevant UNICEF Procurement, counterparts. The role encompasses end-to-end technical advisory and oversight to ensure the effective procurement, design, development, and deployment of the Digital Toolkit platform. The consultant will advise on and oversee the specification, procurement, and validation of the EU/EEA-compliant hosting environment, ensuring alignment between infrastructure and application layers and confirming readiness for secure and compliant deployment.
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0004121 External ToR.pdf (https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt9NowpGStYJk2GNZDBn_sD9I8XU3VrEnEfN1NJS6Uxt4DLtKC3Q5sfaKBSAltMxxWLNkZ2UuB3BmfLHyXcqm0WRnmhXKnzU5Kd5707zBjuqp3yKIWaaDn3x4-5h0bgSGSmxYS7HW7DlIP0yjD1ijN6Q~~)
Minimum requirements:
Education:
* Advanced university degree (Master's) in health informatics, computer science, public health/medicine, development studies or related field is required.
* Candidates with a first University degree in computer science, public health, or clinical health such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and 2 years of professional experience in digital health may also be considered for this consultancy.
Work Experience:
* A minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in digital product development, IT project management, or technical advisory roles, including experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder digital platforms.
* Additional experience in overseeing the design, development, and deployment of web-based platforms or Content Management Systems (CMS), preferably using open-source technologies such as Drupal or similar
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
* Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements engineering, system design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
* Expertise in digital platform architecture, including web-based systems, CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal), and integration with hosting/cloud infrastructure. [Insert technical and non-technical skills].
Language Requirements:
* Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
* Knowledge of another UN language (e.g., French, Russian) is an asset.
Desirables:
* Familiarity with UNICEF or UN digital standards, including branding, accessibility, and security frameworks.
* Experience in designing or reviewing user-centred digital products, including information architecture, taxonomy, and content workflows.
* Experience working on health, education, or social sector digital platforms.
* Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2), Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum), or relevant technical domains are an asset.
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/594375/digital-health-consultant-genova-switzerland-remote-for-international-consultants-133-month-594375
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
* 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) TMC0004121 Financial proposal template.docx (https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtQ-6frtPLMXAv0cTSKSU2LO1EsHKNnVvNSMnUt7DhDQ2uKRy-4jo_Qg0wxFMaxUj3XWSmIUaqHEISUDZpKm9_SsUMsUhjwdQvj4UT6MhphPKma1FWzUS61Q6LGlAqneEykCkkqxw5ofCGb-cd4ocnyw~~)
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