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UNICEF is one of the largest development and humanitarian organisations of the United Nations System. UNICEF's mandate is to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.  UNICEF Mexico aims to address deep structural inequalities and the digital divide affecting marginalized children through its 2026–2031 Country Programme. The office is transitioning from small-scale pilots to sustainable, institutionalized digital solutions integrated with national public infrastructure. By implementing robust governance and data-driven approaches, UNICEF seeks to scale its impact and transform public service delivery for the most disadvantaged.  As Programme Officer (Digital Transformation and Innovation) you support UNICEF Mexico by providing the following:Design and scale high-impact digital solutions across all programme sections;Implement digital safeguards, including data privacy and responsible AI governance;Track innovation maturity and evidence using the 5D Framework and PME metrics;Coordinate internal alignment and manage external partnerships for co-creation and scaling;Develop strategic plans, reports, and proposals to mobilize resources;Etc. Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC of the FDFA. Please find the full job description here:For the Swiss JPO programme:Swiss nationalityNot older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviewsFluency in English and a second UN languageMaster's degree  Strong interest in a longer-term career with the United Nations  For this position:Master's degree in Digital Transformation, Information Systems / Technology, Business Administration (MBA), Public Policy / Administration, Innovation Management, Data Science, International Development, or another relevant technical or social sciences field related to digital and organizational innovation;3 years of professional experience in digital transformation, business analysis, technology for development (T4D), digital product/project management, data analytics or innovation programme management. UNICEF counts internships at 100% if paid;experience in applying agile methodologies, human-centered design (HCD), digital lifecycle management or digital safeguards;experience working within the UN system, international development organizations, or national tech/innovation ecosystems;Practical understanding of Digital Public Goods (DPGs) and open standards for digital public infrastructure is an asset.Please find more details in the full job description. Important details regarding your applicationMake sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:Mandatory: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply")Mandatory: UN Personal History Profile duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the UN Personal History Profile, not the CV.Mandatory: Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents".  Optional: updated CV in EnglishFind useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.  Application deadline:  06 October 2026First round of interviews:  14. / 15. October 2026 online Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection. Any questions? Contact Michal Habegger, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch