Programme Officer (Digital Education)

The officer supports UNICEF Brazil's digital education strategy by advancing school connectivity, Giga implementation, digital skills projects and evidence-based advocacy for equitable learning.

Department: Education Programme

• Lead advocacy for equitable and sustainable school connectivity models
• Develop and implement digital education and digital skills initiatives
• Adapt Giga tools to the Brazilian context
• Coordinate with national stakeholders, government entities, private sector actors, civil society and ITU Brazil
• Support data analysis, monitoring systems and evidence generation
• Support local partners and regional offices in school connectivity and digital education implementation

• First-level university degree in education, education-business, technology, public administration, management, law or another related field
• At least one year of professional experience in project management, digital education programmes in public schools, or educational programmes for vulnerable populations
• Experience engaging and coordinating with diverse national and regional partners, including government, telecommunications regulators, companies, international development organisations and civil society
• Experience presenting and promoting new ideas and business models to diverse stakeholders
• Experience working with technical teams or telecommunications infrastructure systems to develop and deploy digital education systems and solutions
• Knowledge of Brazil's educational, sociocultural and political environment in vulnerable contexts
• Proficiency or fluency in Portuguese and English

• Temporary appointment for 364 days
• National officer role without UNICEF-facilitated visa or work authorisation