Enterprise Architect (Open to all applicants)

Enterprise Architect (Open to all applicants)

Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines seeks to strengthen its assistance to the government and key stakeholders as they aim to harness digitalization to improve public services and support inclusive socioeconomic development. It established the Pintig Lab as its in‑house analytics unit that also leverages its multidisciplinary network of practitioners of data for decision‑making. Pintig Lab aims to ensure that 1) data‑driven policymaking is promoted, 2) the capacity of partners in government, civil society, and within the UNDP country office to use data for decision‑making is increased, and 3) the data ecosystem for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is strengthened.

Job Description

UNDP PH’s Pintig Lab requires the services of an Enterprise Architect who will provide quality expert advice to internal and external partners in the design of digital solutions for various socioeconomic development domains. The Enterprise Architect will accompany stakeholders in determining business needs, defining digitalization goals, and specifying the requirements for software and other solutions development. He / she will also perform quality assurance tasks on the work and deliverables of UNDP firms and contractors that are related to the implementation and development of digital solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the process of determining business needs to understand the objectives of project partners and to identify areas where digital solutions are needed.

Design and co‑lead consultations, discovery workshops, and other meetings to assess needs, define digitalization objectives, and map requirements.

Conduct market research and scoping of available technologies and applications, with focus on digital public goods, that can be deployed for particular digital projects.

Review the technical and other substantive aspects of the outputs delivered by contractors at key stages of the development process against the desired specifications.

Assist the Digitalization and Data Analytics Specialist in the strategic management of the country office’s digitalization and analytics portfolio and strategy that should advance the UNDP Philippines’ development agenda as reflected in its Country Programme 2024‑2028.

Competencies

Cross‑Functional & Technical Competencies

Business Direction & Strategy

Information Management & Technology

Digital

Education

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in information management, statistics, computer science, information technology, sustainable development, economics, data science, social sciences, or related fields is required. OR

A first‑level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional nine (9) years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience

Minimum seven (7) years (with master’s degree) or nine (9) years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in enterprise and solutions architecture, digital projects management, software product development, and other related senior‑level information and communications technology (ICT) roles, in the private sector, government entities, and international development organizations.

Required Skills

Desired Skills

Required Languages

Professional Certificates

Equal Opportunity

As an equal‑opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse of Authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to Select Multiple Candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

International Affairs

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