Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect (Open to all applicants) Join to apply for the Enterprise Architect (Open to all applicants) role at UNDP in the Arab States region Job Overview Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement Practice Area: Governance Bureau: Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension Education & Work Experience: Master’s Degree – 7 years experience OR Bachelor’s Degree – 9 years experience Required Languages: English and Filipino Vacancy Timeline: 1 Week Location: Manila, Philippines Job Schedule: Full time Grade: NPSA‑11 Posting Date: 11/14/2025, 03:35 AM Apply By: 11/22/2025, 04:59 AM Background UNDP Philippines seeks to strengthen its assistance to the government and key stakeholders as they aim to harness digitalisation to improve public services and support inclusive socioeconomic development. The Pintig Lab, established in 2020, is the UNDP in‑house analytics unit that collaborates across disciplines to promote data‑driven policymaking, build partner capacity, and strengthen the SDG data ecosystem. Role Purpose The Enterprise Architect will provide expert advice to internal and external partners in designing digital solutions for socioeconomic development. Responsibilities include determining business needs, defining digitalisation goals, specifying requirements, and performing quality assurance on deliverables from UNDP firms and contractors. Responsibilities Lead the process of determining business needs to understand partner objectives and identify digital solutions opportunities. Design and co‑lead consultations, discovery workshops, and other meetings to assess needs, define digitalisation objectives, and map requirements. Assess partner readiness for digitalisation, including openness to reform manual processes and technical capacity. Co‑develop Digital Solutions Roadmaps with current‑state assessment, benefits and risks, and capacity‑building needs. Translate digitalisation goals into requirement specifications and contracting strategy. Conduct market research on available technologies, focusing on digital public goods for specific projects. Craft technical specifications, TOR, and other documents for procurement and evaluation panels. Provide quality assurance on contractor outputs, review technical aspects, support UAT, and guide improvements. Assist in smooth handover of digital solutions and capacity‑building activities. Support UNDP’s digital services offer, collaborate on SDG data ecosystem efforts, and provide strategic advice. Perform additional duties as required for efficient functioning of the Office and Organisation. Core Competencies Achieve Results – Level 3 Think Innovatively – Level 3 Learn Continuously – Level 3 Adapt with Agility – Level 3 Act with Determination – Level 3 Engage and Partner – Level 3 Enable Diversity and Inclusion – Level 3 Technical Competencies Business Direction & Strategy – Entrepreneurial thinking, system thinking, solution architecture. Information Management & Technology – ISO 20000, TOGAF 9 or similar, ITIL, DevOps, PMP, PRINCE2. Digital Transformation Design – Practical and strategic skills for governments and organisations. Data Governance – Data science, database management, data visualization. Education Advanced university degree (master’s) in information management, statistics, computer science, IT, sustainable development, economics, data science, social sciences, or related fields; OR First‑level university degree (bachelor’s) with an additional nine (9) years of qualifying experience. Experience Minimum seven (7) years (with master’s) or nine (9) years (with bachelor’s) of progressively responsible experience in enterprise and solutions architecture, digital projects management, software product development, or senior ICT roles. Required Skills Experience in private sector, government, and international development organizations. Knowledge of TOGAF or similar framework for solutions and enterprise architecture. Experience with Agile Project Management and Project Management Body of Knowledge. Desired Skills Experience in UN or international development organisations at national or international level. Human‑centred design, service design, system design, and design‑thinking processes. Exposure to Digital Public Goods and open‑source software. Knowledge of data privacy, digital rights, and inclusion of marginalised groups. Required Languages Fluency in spoken and written English and Filipino. Professional Certificates Certification(s) in Enterprise Architecture or related skills. Equal Opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. Sexual Harassment & Abuse UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination, or abuse of authority. Selected candidates undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. Selection Process UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement and may retain applications for similar positions at the same grade level. Scam Alert UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. 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