Technology for Development

**The Opportunity - **Technology for Development (T4D) Specialist**

The Technology for Development (T4D) Specialist is responsible for quality integration of T4D innovations in program design and implementation to advance the T4D Strategy of Save the Children Vietnam. This position will demand a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual who will be able to solve challenges and communicate effectively. S/he will be required to improve current systems from knowledge and experience.

**SCOPE OF ROLE**:
**Reports to**:Director of Strategy, Program Quality and Impacts (SPQI)

**Dotted Line**: Education Technical Advisor

**Staff reporting to this post**:NA

**Budget Responsibilities**:NA

**Role Dimensions**:
Work closely with designated projects teams, Technical Advisor (TA) team, New Business Development (NBD) team, external network of T4D and/or consultancy.

**KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY**:
**Technical Leadership (in collaboration with ETA)**

The T4D Specialist will perform the technical leadership in close collaboration with ETA. To be specific:

- Leading the national promotion and adoption of existing technology products and services in new and/or existing projects within Save the Children;
- Working closely with TA team to maximizeT4D innovation thinking system in their respective thematic leadership.
- Identify technological solutions to be used in programming and incorporate them in new and/or existing project designs, maximize the effective use of technology in programming, support proposal teams in the integration of technology and innovation program components; ensure that T4D is adequately budgeted for in new proposals.
- Contributing to partnership and new business initiatives that help develop and advance T4D in SC’s projects, program and strategies.

**Ensuring Programme Quality**
- Managing the current and upcoming digital resources of Save the Children Vietnam as assigned to securing quality program delivery.
- Working closely with respective Program/Project teams to provide advice, guidance and coordination to solve tech-relating issues.
- Cooperating with external Tech consultancy service to secure effective communications and solutions for tech-based programming.
- Coordinating the T4D movement across the country office via hosting/co-hosting learning events for staff with different levels of complexity.
- Actively engaging in T4D activities with SC Member and triggering co-relating movement in Save the Children Vietnam.

**Networking & External Engagement**
- Building partnerships and networks with technology partners, start-ups and learning institutions to build or enhance SCI T4D capacity, capability and knowledge in using technology to deliver programmes for children and ensuring all staff are able to access highly functioning, consistent technology.
- In collaboration with ETA and NBD team, proactively pursuing and securing opportunities to build SC’s and partners’ capacity on T4D and,
- Communicating externally about Save the Children’s T4D work to position ourselves better with the government, donors and other peer agencies.

**BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice**)**

**_ Accountability:_**
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

**_Ambition:_**
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

**_Collaboration:_**
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

**_Creativity:_**
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks.

**_Integrity:_**_ _
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- A degree in Computing Sciences/ Information Technology or equivalent. Master’s degree is an added advantage.

**EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS**:
**Essential**
- Minimum 5 years work experience in ICT field, with at least 2 years at a complexity - similar role.
- Profound understanding about Vietnamese Government’s National Digital Transformation Strategy to 2030 and its implications in respective sectors (Heath, Education, Finance, etc.).
- Demonstrated knowledge about ICT strategy and product roadmap development.
- Demonstrated knowledge ICT product management, including design and implementation.
- Understanding about AI, specifically genAI and the AI implications movement globally.
- Experience working with users and other stakeholders (especially government agencies) in technology projects to translate their needs and goals for the technology use into clear, actionable technica