Digital Impact Assistant, G-5, Fixed Term Position, Florence, Italy, Office of Strategy

Digital Impact Assistant, G-5, Fixed Term Position, Florence, Italy, Office of Strategy & Evidence -Innocenti, # Open to EU Citizens or Valid Italian Work Permit Holders)

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Job no: 595711
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Florence
Level: G-5
Location: Italy
Categories: Information Communication Technology

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

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to a Digital future
How can you make a difference

The Office of Strategy and Evidence - Innocenti provides leadership across UNICEF and is accountable for the areas of data, research and evidence generation, foresight, knowledge, and assure development effectiveness through strategic planning, monitoring and results & risk management. It drives the evidence to globally position the Organization on all child related issues, monitor SDGs and serves as the institutional lead for excellence in data, research and foresight on children and child rights to primarily support the national governments and stakeholders' as well as United Nations and the global community to progressively realize the rights of the child everywhere.

By integrating data generation and use, research and foresight with programme effectiveness, OSE informs and strengthens the acceleration of progress towards SDGs, delivery of the Strategic Plan’s results for children at country level, contributes to thought leadership, and helps anticipate emerging challenges, thus, making sure that Country Programmes are informed and respond to national priorities for children according to different contexts, including humanitarian.

OSE sets global standards, provides Organization-wide oversight and governance of evidence for the effective and methodologically sound and ethical collection, production of publications, disclosure and use of data, research and knowledge, and validates the quality of evidence, including the development of standards, tools, and systems for capturing, sharing, and applying learning across all levels of the organization.

As a Digital Impact Assistant at UNICEF Innocenti (Florence), you’ll play a key role in delivering fast, reliable first-line IT support to our dedicated team of staff and consultants. You’ll diagnose and resolve technical issues, elevate complex cases when needed, and ensure smooth operations across ICT applications and processes. Your work will include supporting routine ICT tasks, assisting with technology migrations, and guiding users through new tools and systems—helping us stay connected and effective in our mission for children worldwide.

What you'll do:

Deliver fast, friendly first-line IT support to keep our team connected and productive. Ensure smooth tech operations during UNICEF conferences and events. Keep ICT equipment and software records accurate and up to date. Maintain clear, helpful documentation for support processes. Share guidance and ideas to improve user experience and digital tools. Monitor the Message Broadcast mailbox to ensure timely communication. Take on additional ICT tasks that help our mission run seamlessly.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

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• Education: Completion of Secondary education is mandatory. Formal training at university level in Computer Science, Information Systems, Telecommunication, Engineering is an asset. Training in appropriate disciplines, networking, telecommunications technologies, and computer-related certifications (e.g., A+ certification) is an asset. ITIL Foundation Certificate or equivalent customer support certification is an asset.
  A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace 3 years of related work experience. A Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) may replace an additional 2 years.
  
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of practical