Job Title: CHIEF INFORMATION
SYSTEMS AND TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, P5
SYSTEMS AND TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, P5
Department/ Office: United Nations
Mission in Liberia
Mission in Liberia
Duty Station: MONROVIA
Posting Period: 17 November 2013-2
December 2013
December 2013
Job Opening number: 13-IST-UNMIL-31575-F-MONROVIA
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity,
Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located under
Integrated Support Services (ISS), UNMIL. The CISTTO reports directly to Chief
ISS. There is a functional reporting relationship to the Division for
Geospatial, information and Telecommunications Technologies (DGITT) at UN
Headquarters.
Integrated Support Services (ISS), UNMIL. The CISTTO reports directly to Chief
ISS. There is a functional reporting relationship to the Division for
Geospatial, information and Telecommunications Technologies (DGITT) at UN
Headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Within
delegated authority, the Chief Information Systems and Telecommunications
Technology Officer (CISTTO) will be responsible for the following duties: - Provides
policy guidance to Senior Management of the mission, on conceptual
strategy development and management of the implementation of overall
strategies, policies and procedures. - Plans
and oversees the management of activities undertaken by the CITS Service;
coordinates with DGITT, and other Field Missions on matters related to
CITS operations and support; ensures that substantive work programmes and
programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating
divers projects in the Service. - Manages,
supervises and carries out the work programme of the Service under her/his
responsibility; coordinates the work carried out by the Service; provides
programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others. - Plans
and prepares the inputs for the work programme of the service; provides
leadership, guidance, and mentoring for the senior staff and fosters
teamwork and improved communications among all staff of the service; leads
the development of training modules and other training activities in all
aspects of ICT; coordinates and oversees delivery of ICT training to staff
and other users in the mission. - Takes
the lead in the preparation of the mission’s ICT budget; coordinates the
generation of reports to the relevant HQNY finance and budget review
bodies as required. - Ensures
that the outputs produced by the Service maintain high-quality standards;
that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data; ensures
that all outputs produced by the Sections under his/her supervision meet
required standards before completions to ensure they comply with the
relevant mandates. - Serves
as the main liaison, and represents the service, with its clients; negotiates
and coordinates with relevant national authorities with respect to ICT
policy and related matters; ensures effective coordination with various UN
agencies in order to maximise possibilities of inter-agency collaboration
in the field of ICT. - Manages
the acquisition of goods and services; coordinates needs assessments and
the establishing of benchmarks, and the preparation of SOWs and RFPs in
coordination with the Procurement office to establish and manage
contracts. - Ensures
proper inventory control and asset management of ICT systems and services
in coordination with the mission’s Property and Inventory Control Unit. - Serves
on various committees and review bodies within the mission as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of
Information Systems and Telecommunications Technologies for large and complex
organizational environments; knowledge of Umoja, FSS, iNeed, INSPIRA, IPSAS and
Light Footprint; ability to organize and manage diverse and cross-functional
groups, across geographically dispersed locations, for large-scale regional
and, where applicable, inter-mission projects in conflict and post conflict
areas; knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial, procurement and human
resources policies and procedures including INSPIRA; ability to provide
specialized advice on a broad range of ICT issues to the Senior Management of
the Mission; ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to
review and edit the work of others; ability to apply UN rules regulations,
policies and guidelines in work situations, shows pride in work and in
achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than
personal concerns; show persistence when faced with difficult problems or
challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Information Systems and Telecommunications Technologies for large and complex
organizational environments; knowledge of Umoja, FSS, iNeed, INSPIRA, IPSAS and
Light Footprint; ability to organize and manage diverse and cross-functional
groups, across geographically dispersed locations, for large-scale regional
and, where applicable, inter-mission projects in conflict and post conflict
areas; knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial, procurement and human
resources policies and procedures including INSPIRA; ability to provide
specialized advice on a broad range of ICT issues to the Senior Management of
the Mission; ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to
review and edit the work of others; ability to apply UN rules regulations,
policies and guidelines in work situations, shows pride in work and in
achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than
personal concerns; show persistence when faced with difficult problems or
challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Participation in the following UN
Secretariat or similar training programmes is desirable:
Secretariat or similar training programmes is desirable:
ICTD Management Certification Programme
Supervisory skills for New ICT managers
SMART Programme.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve
programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or
meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes
calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks ‘outside the box’; takes an
interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current
thinking or traditional approaches.
programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or
meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes
calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks ‘outside the box’; takes an
interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current
thinking or traditional approaches.
Accountability: takes ownership of all
responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has
responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in
compliance with organizational regulations and rules supports subordinates,
provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes
personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work
unit, where applicable.
responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has
responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in
compliance with organizational regulations and rules supports subordinates,
provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes
personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work
unit, where applicable.
Leadership: Serves as a role model that
other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results;
is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and
maintains relationships with broad range of people to understand needs and gain
support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable
solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo;
show the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes
responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal
participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of
strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results;
is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and
maintains relationships with broad range of people to understand needs and gain
support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable
solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo;
show the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes
responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal
participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of
strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Vision: Identifies strategic issues,
opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s
strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and
compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same
direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s
strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and
compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same
direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s
degree or equivalent) in Telecommunications, Information Systems and Technology
or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2)
years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
degree.
degree or equivalent) in Telecommunications, Information Systems and Technology
or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2)
years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
degree.
Work Experience
At least ten (10) years of progressively
responsible experience in analysis, planning and design of ICT Technology
systems is required, including at least five (5) years of experience in UN
Field Missions at a managerial level is desirable. Proven track record of
managing and delivering highly complex projects, and experience in integrating
large-scale IST and Telecommunications Systems is required. Knowledge of UMOJA,
FSS, iNeed, INSPIRA, IPSAS and light foot print is desirable.
responsible experience in analysis, planning and design of ICT Technology
systems is required, including at least five (5) years of experience in UN
Field Missions at a managerial level is desirable. Proven track record of
managing and delivering highly complex projects, and experience in integrating
large-scale IST and Telecommunications Systems is required. Knowledge of UMOJA,
FSS, iNeed, INSPIRA, IPSAS and light foot print is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working
language of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post fluency in English
(both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language
is desirable.
language of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post fluency in English
(both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language
is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may
include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based
interview.
include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based
interview.
Special Notice
This ‘Recruit from Roster’ job opening
is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved
rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only
roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same
level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an
email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only
if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty
station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an
expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved
rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only
roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same
level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an
email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only
if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty
station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an
expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no
restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity
and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
(Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat
is a non-smoking environment.
restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity
and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
(Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat
is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A
FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING,
PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH
INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING,
PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH
INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
link below to apply
link below to apply
Closing
Date: Monday, 02 December 2013
Date: Monday, 02 December 2013