Knowledge Architecture, Digital Platforms & Technical Assistance Monitoring Consultant, GPD, New York, (Office based)Req # 592291

UNICEF

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this consultancy is to design, strengthen, and operationalize an integrated digital knowledge architecture that enables more effective collaboration, knowledge sharing, data-driven decision-making, and strategic oversight across the Child Nutrition and Development Practice. The consultancy integrates knowledge management, digital systems governance, content architecture, and technical assistance (TA) performance monitoring into a cohesive digital environment aligned with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and the transition to the Centres of Excellence (CoE). A portion of this consultancy will also support the Programme Strategy and Coordination Hub (PSC) in developing, managing and progressively improving TA Plan data systems and establishing SharePoint-based coordination platforms for divisional planning and for GPD/CoE technical assistance to Country Programme development processes.

The consultancy will:

Modernize and maintain the Practice’s digital ecosystem (SharePoint, Drupal
CMS, Knowledge@UNICEF, Power BI), establishing the structured content
architecture and metadata frameworks that underpin effective collaboration
and AI-enabled knowledge retrieval.
Curate and validate the knowledge base required for the rollout of NUTRIBOT,
coordinating with the ICT team on technical requirements, data integration,
and deployment readiness.
Support the TA focal point and planning focal point in monitoring and
tracking TA delivery through data visualization and systems support, ensuring
the Practice meets GPD reporting requirements.
Serve as lead focal point for TA Plan data management and systems
administration under GPD, ensuring the integrity and structural readiness of
all TA data for import into the TA Hub platform, in close collaboration with
the TA Hub Team and DID.
Develop, manage and progressively improve data systems, planning and
coordination platforms for Global Programme Division/Centers of Excellence
(GPD/CoE) technical assistance (initially in SharePoint, and subsequently in
TA Hub), as well as for broader division-wide planning processes, including
for GPD/CoE technical assistance to Country Programme development processes.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s Advanced degree in Public Policy, International Development, Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Data Science, or related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in: Programme monitoring and analytics; knowledge management, architecture and digital governance (SharePoint and Drupal CMS management);
• Power BI dashboard development and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of AI-readiness principles (data structuring, tagging, governance).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, knowledge of another UN language is desirable

Nice To Haves

• Experience in UN or international organizations highly desirable.
• Skills (optional): Strong analytical, systems-thinking, and strategic advisory skills.
• Language Requirements: knowledge of another UN language is desirable

Responsibilities

• Modernize and maintain the Practice’s digital ecosystem (SharePoint, Drupal CMS, Knowledge@UNICEF, Power BI), establishing the structured content architecture and metadata frameworks that underpin effective collaboration and AI-enabled knowledge retrieval.
• Curate and validate the knowledge base required for the rollout of NUTRIBOT, coordinating with the ICT team on technical requirements, data integration, and deployment readiness.
• Support the TA focal point and planning focal point in monitoring and tracking TA delivery through data visualization and systems support, ensuring the Practice meets GPD reporting requirements.
• Serve as lead focal point for TA Plan data management and systems administration under GPD, ensuring the integrity and structural readiness of all TA data for import into the TA Hub platform, in close collaboration with the TA Hub Team and DID.
• Develop, manage and progressively improve data systems, planning and coordination platforms for Global Programme Division/Centers of Excellence (GPD/CoE) technical assistance (initially in SharePoint, and subsequently in TA Hub), as well as for broader division-wide planning processes, including for GPD/CoE technical assistance to Country Programme development processes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees