Digital Impact Expert – UNRWA

UNRWA Amman consultancy through 2027, paying JOD 1,190.44 monthly. Six years of experience and fluent Arabic/English required; closes 30 October.

Terms

• Local consultancy at UNRWA Headquarters Amman, with remote work possible within UNRWA fields of operation. Opening 285884 runs through the end of 2027; extension depends on funding, need and satisfactory performance.
• Monthly remuneration is JOD 1,190.44 or equivalent USD for each fully completed month. The role reports to the software engineer under the overall supervision of the Head of IT Partnerships, Innovation and Programme Support.

Responsibilities

• Support design, coordination and delivery of Digital Impact programmes across fields, develop and monitor workplans, timelines and outputs and align with agency priorities and digital transformation strategy.
• Build and manage private-sector, academic, innovation-hub and development partnerships; prepare concept notes, partnership briefs and resource-mobilisation inputs.
• Develop digital skills, upskilling and innovation programmes for Palestine refugees and support digital employment, freelancing, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies.
• Maintain monitoring frameworks, indicators and reporting tools, analyse data and prepare reports, briefs and presentations while capturing lessons and successful practice.
• Coordinate headquarters and field offices, share knowledge across departments and undertake related DITID assignments.

Requirements and application

• An accredited degree in digital innovation, IT, computing, engineering, business or a related field is desirable.
• At least six years of progressive experience in digital innovation, skills, technology for development, digital livelihoods, youth empowerment or related work.
• Experience leading relevant training/innovation/employment programmes and building private-sector, academic and development partnerships. Curriculum, training design, M&E or digital employment facilitation experience is an asset.
• Fluent Arabic and English are mandatory. Apply through UN Careers by 30 October 2026; no recruitment fees apply.