UNICEF Digital Technology

As delegates from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Uganda gather for the #CommunityHealthDeliveryPartnership (CHDP) High-Level Partners Meeting in Washington DC this week, our focus turns to the unsung heroes: community health workers and the miracles they perform every day saving children's lives. 🌍👩⚕️ These dedicated individuals are at the heart of our efforts to strengthen community-based health and nutrition care. They bridge gaps, reaching vulnerable populations in remote areas and marginalized communities. Harnessing digital tools supports them in locating unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children, helping make sure children don't miss out on routine immunization. By empowering them, we address unmet health needs in culturally appropriate ways, improve access to services, and enhance health system performance and efficiency. 💪🏽🌿 Let’s champion #CommunityHealth, invest in these vital workers, and work towards health for all! 🌎🌟 #InvestInHealth #SDG

📣 Looking for talent! Announcing new opportunities to work with UNICEF in digital technology! We are looking for talented and passionate professionals to join our global team and help us deliver innovative solutions for children. 🔹 ICT Specialist (Application Solutions Engineer), P3, Fixed-Term, #53158, ICTD Digital Core - Valencia, Spain (re-advertisement) - Deadline 21 July 🔹 Senior ICT Business Relationship Manager, P5, Fixed-term, #100006, ICTD Digital Headquarters, New York, USA - Deadline 21 July 🔹 Business Analyst, P3, Fixed-Term, #100011, ICTD Digital Headquarters, New York, USA - Deadline 21 July 🔹 Consultancy: Platform Architect Consultant, ICTD Digital Core – Valencia, Spain, 5 months (remote) - Deadline 24 July 🔹 Senior Info. Comm. Technology Associate (Identity and Access Management) G7, Fixed-term, #120470, ICTD Digital Core - Valencia, Spain (for EU nationals and permanent residency holders in Spain only) - Deadline 31 July 🔹 Administrative and Finance Associate, G6, Temporary Appointment for 364 days #128391, ICTD Digital Core - Valencia, Spain (for EU nationals and permanent residency holders in Spain only) - Deadline 31 July 🔹 ICT Officer (Data Integration Engineer), P2, Fixed-term, #43599, ICTD Digital Core - Valencia, Spain - Deadline 4 August 🔹 Batch Recruitment: ICT Specialists (Salesforce Lead Developer), P3, Fixed-Term # 120474, #120472, ICTD Digital Core - out-posted to Bangkok, Thailand & Panama City, Panama - Deadline 4 August 🔹 ICT Manager (Senior Architect, Core Infrastructure), P4, Fixed-term, #1608, ICTD Digital Core - Valencia, Spain - Deadline 4 August 🔹 ICT Manager (Senior Architect, Cloud Hosting & Integration Services), P4, Fixed-term, #53159, ICTD Digital Core - Valencia, Spain - Deadline 4 August To learn more about these positions and how to apply, please visit our careers website: https://lnkd.in/d4mdir2h

👾 Digital play can be more than entertainment; it’s a powerful tool for children to explore, construct, and express themselves. The latest UNICEF Innocenti - RITEC report shows how children use online games to connect with broader career aspirations, hobbies, or interests; while also exploring individual, collective, or future identities. Given the broad concept of identity and varied reactions to games among children, companies and designers must consider local contexts, cultural diversity, and different needs. This ensures digital play can be a transformative tool for positive experiences. Read the complete report here: https://lnkd.in/dxrQisyA #DigitalPlay #DigitalTechnology #OnlineGames

By Norman Muhwezi, PRINCE2®, MBA, Thomas Noel Gaha, Remy Mwamba and Sonia Sarkar. Nelly Neema is a beacon of hope in the fight against polio in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As a U-Report community leader, she has witnessed first-hand the transformative power of community engagement and technology in addressing public health challenges. Her story is part of a larger narrative of innovation and dedication in overcoming the country's vaccination hurdles. The DRC faces significant health challenges, including multiple disease outbreaks like polio, which require strengthening routine immunization and conducting vaccination campaigns. The country's vast and often inaccessible landscape presents challenges for healthcare providers. Without real-time information on immunization coverage and community concerns about vaccines, many children remain unvaccinated or under vaccinated and remain at high risk of illnesses and deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases. To fight this, the Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) section at UNICEF in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has implemented several groundbreaking initiatives to support the DRC’s Ministry of Health. One of the key strategies has been deploying 180 U-Report communities across the country. These communities are integral to raising awareness about the importance of vaccination. They identify zero-dose and under-vaccinated children, report reasons for vaccine refusal, and alert health surveillance teams about potential cases of acute flaccid paralysis. “U-Report communities are a part of UNICEF’s global initiative to engage young people and communities through mobile technology,” explains Karin Kallander, UNICEF's Chief of Digital Health and Information Systems. “The platform allows young people to innovate and voice their opinions on issues affecting their lives and communities. We are leveraging the U-Report platform across countries to focus on zero-dose children.” Read the rest of the article here https://lnkd.in/gXrb5pTa

UNICEF's Reaching the Unreached programme in West and Central Africa uses machine learning to combine satellite imagery, census projections, national household surveys and geospatial data to identify settlements, and map population distribution in detail. By integrating this data with #immunization coverage from national surveys, we can map under-vaccinated and zero-dose children down to a village level. UNICEF HQ Digital Health Chief, Karin Källander shares her views from a recent G20 meeting focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence to reach children who have missed out on life-saving vaccination. #HumanlyPossible. https://lnkd.in/gPzHABif World Health Organization; PAHO;Inter-American Development Bank;UNICEF USA; UNICEF Innovation; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

🎙️We are excited to announce the launch of the ICTD Bits&Bytes podcast about the incredible stories of how digital technologies are shaping the future for children and their communities. Each month, we’ll bring you short inspiring stories showcasing the innovative ways UNICEF is working to create a better present and a brighter future for children worldwide. You can listen now on SoundCloud (https://lnkd.in/eK2K89hR) and Apple Podcasts (https://lnkd.in/edXZEXGq) ! Our first ever episode features a story from UNICEF Tajikistan about the deployment of the Bebbo app– a creative solution designed to support children and parents in their daily lives. We invite you to join us on this journey, listen to the voices of our colleagues and help us spread the word about the incredible work being done. Let’s celebrate the power of innovation and the impact we can make.

Equity in Precision Health Innovation: Advances in life sciences, medicine & technology open opportunities for new ways of keeping people healthy. But can we ensure equity in precision health innovation? Listen to an outstanding panel of experts on Thursday 11 July 2024 at 9am EDT/3pm CEST for a Connected Conversation curated by UNICEF Innovation Nodes to reflect on the opportunities and challenges related to ensuring equity in precision health innovation and learn about practical actions that can help precision health align with the vision of SDG3 and amplify its potential hashtag #foreverychild. Featured Experts: Dr. Janice Limson | South African Research Chair in Biotechnology Innovation & Engagement, Professor of Biotechnology and Director, #Biotechnology Innovation Centre at Rhodes University Karin Källander  | Senior Health Adviser and Chief, Digital Health & Information Systems at UNICEF Stefan Swartling Peterson | Professor of Global Transformation for Health at the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden and Health Specialist at UNICEF Sweden Moderator: Tanya Accone  | Senior Advisor on Innovation at UNICEF George Laryea-Adjei; Helga Fogstad; Fouzia Shafique; Rory Nefdt; UNICEF Innovation Register: https://lnkd.in/gBg9Mpcc

There is a significant gap in digital adoption and use between girls and boys. This disparity matters, and here’s why: By encouraging girls to embrace technology, we empower them with access to educational, employment, and civic opportunities. At UNICEF, our mission is to bridge this digital divide for the next generation of girls, enabling them to thrive in our increasingly digital world. To achieve this, we rely on comprehensive research and data to guide our efforts. Discover the evidence on closing the digital gap for girls and join us in sharing this crucial information. https://lnkd.in/ePsVkvpQ UNICEF Gerda Binder #GenderDigitalDivide #GenderEquality #DigitalInclusion #WomenInTech #DigitalTechnology

🌟 A strong turnout with 100+ health professionals joined us for module 2 of the Geo-enabling the Health Information System (HIS) Programs training workshop series on 2-3 July! 🌍 This session focused on practical in-country implementation, geo enabling of health information systems, and deepening our understanding of program geography. 📊🗺️ Missed module 2? You can watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gHh6ih5s Or download the presentation: https://lnkd.in/gFt29ZpU Our upcoming sessions will continue to build on these foundations, providing deeper insights and hands-on strategies for enhancing your health information systems. Upcoming modules: Module 3 - 17 July 2024:   • Geographic features identification   • Defining final products   • Assessing geo-enablement level Module 4 - 14 August 2024:   • Data management cycle    • Documenting and filling data gaps Module 5 - 28 August 2024:   • Intro to geospatial technologies, GNSS, GIS, CGR Module 6 - 11 September 2024:   • Strategies to fill assessment gaps    • Developing and implementing the action plan 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gVyJjYpW #HealthInformationSystems #GeoEnabling #HealthTech #ProfessionalDevelopment #AsiaPacific #HealthcareInnovation

📚💻 Together with partners, UNICEF is making it possible for a generation of kids to study, thanks to innovative technology! Witnessing how our efforts play a vital role in expanding and enhancing education systems that enable children and young people to continue learning anywhere, anytime, is truly fulfilling. Last May, UNICEF colleagues visited three schools in Zimbabwe, observing firsthand the impact of the Learning Passport— a digital platform that provides inclusive and high-quality resources, education, and training to children and youth globally. Currently, Learning Passport operates in 43 countries, with over 7.4 million registered users, and provides access to more than 16,000 courses globally, enabling 3.5 million course completions. The continual advancements in technology not only empower the Learning Passport to meet diverse educational needs but also pave the way for a more inclusive and effective global learning ecosystem. UNICEF Zimbabwe #DigitalTechnology #LearningPassport #Education