Purpose of the Position:
Lead and manage the support for information
management systems, ICT infrastructure, communication linkages and technology
for programme development and monitoring as well as for knowledge management
initiatives.
management systems, ICT infrastructure, communication linkages and technology
for programme development and monitoring as well as for knowledge management
initiatives.
Conceptualize, plan and coordinate ICT initiatives, including
Technology for Development (T4D) innovations, and provide technical and
professional input, advice and coordination efforts towards ensuring programme
needs are met.
Accountable for the timely delivery and on-going
support of reliable, secure, and cost effective information and communications
technology systems, administration and technical support to enable the
efficient flow of information and the reliable performance of all corporate
systems applications in support of UNICEF programme, communication and
operations, to contribute to the achievement of the established goals,
objectives, budgets, and work plans consistent with priority needs and
requirements of the Office.
support of reliable, secure, and cost effective information and communications
technology systems, administration and technical support to enable the
efficient flow of information and the reliable performance of all corporate
systems applications in support of UNICEF programme, communication and
operations, to contribute to the achievement of the established goals,
objectives, budgets, and work plans consistent with priority needs and
requirements of the Office.
Accountable for effective technical leadership for
ICT systems management and administrations in accordance with the UNCIEF ICT
policy, strategy, security guidelines ensuring the compliance to corporate
standard architecture and ICT security.
ICT systems management and administrations in accordance with the UNCIEF ICT
policy, strategy, security guidelines ensuring the compliance to corporate
standard architecture and ICT security.
Key Expected Results:
1.
Management of ICT Systems:
Management of ICT Systems:
- IT systems effectively managed to advance the
productivity and effectiveness of the office work by implementing the
corporate ICT policy, strategy, technology, and systems, as per CPMP
requirements
3.
Information/Knowledge Management:
Information/Knowledge Management:
- Support and implement tools for
information/knowledge management and knowledge-sharing to provide the
vital and strategic information for managing and supporting the Country
Programme the goals and targets of the CPMP and the Country Programme. T4D
is coordinated and introduced in programme areas where there is a need.
5.
Infrastructure and Security:
Infrastructure and Security:
- The Country Office is provided with effective
ICT infrastructure and security. - Applications Administrations: The Country
Office is provided with professional technical support for effective
administrations of corporate applications.
8.
Network Administration/Data Communication/
Telecommunications:
Network Administration/Data Communication/
Telecommunications:
- The Country Office is provided with
professional technical support for effective network administration, tele
and data communication. - User support & assistance: The Country
Office is provided with professional technical support for the users for
the effective use of information technology to achieve the goals and
objectives established by the office. - ICT Evaluation and Audit: Evaluation of ICT
systems effectively conducted and utilized to ensure the strategic use of
information technology and resources, improved performance and wider
learning at Country Office level. Audit recommendations on ICT properly advised
and implemented. - Communication, Networking and Partnerships:
All ICT management, operations and technical support services are
accomplished through effective communication, networking and partnerships.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s) in
computer science, information systems, or directly-related technical
field(s) is required. Specialized training in the ICT fields broadly
applicable to the job is considered an asset. - A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work
experience, at the national and international levels, in information
communication technology (ICT) is required. - Previous work experience in a developing
country and/or an emergency duty station is considered an asset. - Fluency in English (written & verbal) is
required. Knowledge of French and/or an additional UN Language (Arabic,
Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate:
- Communicates effectively to varied audiences,
including during formal public speaking. - Sets high standards for quality of work and
consistently achieves project goals. - Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural
environment. - Adjusts team or department`s approach to
embrace changing circumstances. - Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting
numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources. - Demonstrates, applies and shares expert
technical knowledge across the organization. - Translates strategic direction into plans and
objectives. - Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates
group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear. - Sets clearly defined objectives and plans
activities for self, own team or department.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion
within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from
all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with
disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from
all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with
disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion
within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from
all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with
disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. If you want a
challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world
UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from
you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our
new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications
must be received by 04 October, 2013.
within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from
all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with
disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. If you want a
challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world
UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from
you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our
new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications
must be received by 04 October, 2013.
Vacancy position link:
Please note that only candidates who are under
serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF
is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race,
sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well
qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF
is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race,
sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well
qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
