Digital Public Goods (DPG) Curriculum Specialist

About the Program

The UNICEF StartUp Lab is a six-month tech accelerator programme for impactful startups and businesses working to advance the Sustainable Development Goals for children and young people, across several sectors including education, health and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and child protection. The programme is led by UNICEF in Ghana, supported by KOICA and implemented by MEST Africa. Since its inception in 2019, the UNICEF StartUp Lab in Ghana has engaged with nearly 80 tech-enabled social impact startups, collectively impacting over 200,000 children and adolescents.
The UNICEF StartUp Lab also serves as a catalyst for open-source innovation, incubating Digital Public Goods (DPGs) that are scalable, adaptable, and designed to benefit children and communities globally. The Lab has provided funding for startups to develop and enhance their product prototypes and has played a pivotal role in the successful discovery and development of four Digital Public Goods in Ghana

Role Description
The UNICEF StartUp Lab is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Digital Public Goods Curriculum Specialist to design, develop, and implement a comprehensive DPG curriculum tailored for the StartUp Lab Accelerator Program.
This role will ensure that program participants and partners gain deep insights into the principles, benefits, and implementation pathways of DPGs. The specialist will also co-lead the execution of DPG-focused events and provide strategic guidance across partner hubs.

Responsibilities
Curriculum Development & Deployment
● Design and develop a modular, scalable, and engaging curriculum on Digital Public Goods aligned with the DPG standards and UNICEF’s DPG strategy.
● Develop learning materials, toolkits, templates, and evaluation tools for use across hubs and partners.

Job Description - Digital Public Goods (DPG) Curriculum Specialist
● Ensure content is accessible, inclusive, and adapted to various learning formats (in-person, online, hybrid).
● Deliver DPG content at relevant program and ecosystem sessions and workshops to support DPG evangelism and propagation.
DPG advocacy and community engagement
● Evangelize - Respond to inquiries, educating and evangelising about the DPG Standard, its indicators, and related topics. Including participation in public events and conferences.
● Community building - Engage with DPG product owners, developers, and contributors to create a supportive community of peers, including running regular community calls, workshops, and events (virtual and in-person).
● Share knowledge and communicate - Identify, collate, and share interesting opportunities from the ecosystem that would be relevant for DPGs and maintain direct
communication channels with product owners.
● Education and training - Create resources to improve and facilitate the nomination process, including webinars, guides, instructional videos, office hours, community calls, and email.
● Strategic planning - Engage and participate in strategy and planning around the review process, DPG Standard, DPG community engagement, and product development.

Qualifications
● Curriculum Design Expertise: Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in curriculum design, instructional design, or education program development, with a focus on technical or digital topics.
● Understanding of Digital Public Goods: Familiarity with the core concepts, principles, and the Digital Public Goods Standard.
● Knowledge of Open Source Technology: Demonstrated understanding of open source development, licenses, and their relevance to digital public goods.

Job Description - Digital Public Goods (DPG) Curriculum Specialist
● Content Development: Proven ability to create engaging and accessible learning materials, including presentations, guides, toolkits, and potentially multimedia content.

● Communication & Facilitation: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Experience delivering training, workshops, or presentations to diverse audiences.
● Experience with Startups or Accelerator Programs: Familiarity with the unique learning needs and environment of startups or accelerator participants.
● Work Ethic: Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural environments.
● Experience in Technical Education or Training: Background in educating or training individuals on technical concepts or digital tools, delivering guidance, technical support, and mentorship to individuals, teams, start-ups, or other groups with technical challenges.
● Ability to Evaluate Learning Outcomes: Experience designing and using evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of curriculum and learning programs.
● Community Engagement Experience: Experience in building or supporting technical or learning communities, including public speaking, facilitating discussions and organising events. Demonstrated experience with developer relations and engaging with technical communities - including responding to inquiries, running community calls, creating educational content, etc.
● Experience with Online/Hybrid Learning: Proficiency in designing and delivering content for various learning formats, including online and hybrid models.
● Technical Background (Desirable): While not a primary requirement, a technical background (e.g., in software development, IT) can be beneficial for understanding the technical aspects of DPGs and open source.
● Excellent written communication.

Application deadline
Applicants should please submit a resume and a one-page maximum cover letter via the
Jobbylon platform no later than 11:59 PM GMT on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Job Description - Digital Public Goods (DPG) Curriculum Specialist

Applicants will be assessed on their expertise and experience.