Chief, Digital Center of Excellence, Information Technology Solutions Office (ITSO), New York, P-5

Job description

The Position: UNFPA is seeking an accomplished and strategic leader to head our Digital Center of Excellence. This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all digital products and services directly supporting UNFPA's core programmatic work, as well as the organization's evolving practice in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data, and Knowledge Management (KM). This includes responsibility for implementing our strategic vision in this area as well as managing the team supporting the solutions. You will report directly to the IT Director. How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected...