Closing
Date: Friday, 07 October 2011
Purpose:
- Within the
corporate IT guidelines, lead and manage all Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) Systems, ICT Infrastructure, Corporate connectivity,
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity conforming to Information
Security Policies including ICT staff capacity in the office to ensure
that all UNICEF staff are capable of using ICT resources with access to
the right information at the right time.
- Manage the
IT/Telecommunications function of the Country Office and all sub-offices
in support of UNICEF country programmes.
Qualification:
Advanced university degree in
information management, with specialized training in computer science, information
systems and/or Telecommunications, as below*: i. Specialized training in
information system technology, information system concepts and processes, and
organizational functions and general management. Postgraduate training in:
information systems principles, database management systems, structured systems
analysis and design; information systems project management ;
information system planning and policy; operating systems ;
client/server applications and environment. Or ii.
Specialized training in
telecommunications technology, management and policy with up-to-date coverage
of the issues and trends. Postgraduate training in: management information
systems ; advanced programming; data communications and network, computer
networking, telecommunications management, telecommunications policy and
environment; distributed information systems ; information security and
control.
Six to Eight years progressively responsible professional work
experience in information management with increasing management-related content
at national and international levels. Experience in planning and/or supporting
the physical technical environment necessary for a field office to function.
Fluency in English and another UN working language.
*A first level university degree with a
relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted
in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Key Expected Results:
- Manage Country
Office ICT functions. Prepare ICT workplan and budget, including
implementation of the plans, ensuring:-
- All ICT
infrastructure components are fully supported, upgraded and managed.
- All
Communications systems comply with MOSS requirements.
- Availability of
all Business Applications ie. ProMs, Notes, Cognos etc. with a properly
monitored disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
- Supervise
upgrading of hardware, software to commensurate With ICT staff skills as
per ITD guidelines. Supervise ICT staff in Country Office.
- ICT Staff
skills development and training.
- Conceptualize,
plan and coordinate ICT initiatives within the framework of the Country
Office and sub- offices work plans, including:-
- ICT
infrastructure and Data Centers Management/Upgrade.
- Connectivity
and Communications Networks.
- Standards and
Information Security Policies.
- Upgrade and
Roll-out Management of Applications
- ProMS/Cognos/Notes
and other MI System Support.
- Internet/Intranet
strategy for Business Support.
- Local and
Global "Help Desk" Management
- UN Inter-Agency
ICT Initiatives on common connectivity and MOSS preparedness.
- Monitor and
prepare analytical reports for CMT on:
- Business
Continuity and Progress on above.
- ICT capacity in
each office/section.
- Opportunities
for cost sharing between sub-offices and/or UN Agencies in ICT
undertakings.
- Availability of
ICT resources (training, procurement source, consultants etc.)
- Identify
ICT/MIS needs that are not properly addressed within existing initiatives
or by ITD standards.
- Provide
feedback on service delivery from ITD NYHQ.
- Information
Security Policies.
- Strategic ICT
plans that would impact business processes.
- Actively
participate in the One UN ICT working groups.
- Manage ICT Help
Desk Support and Service Delivery.
- Establish and
manage an office ICT Group
- Organize
ICT/MIS training for staff.
- Establish and
manage Global and Local ICT Help Desk.
- Work with ICT
members to identify areas where changes are required to ICT/Information
Management policies, guidelines and standards,
- Communicate
recommendations through Regional Office to ITD.
- Local MIS
System Support
- Work with CMT
members, to identify Information Management /ICT needs and advise on the appropriate
technology and solutions.
- Without
duplicating, design oversight management systems to address specific
Country Office needs with corresponding approval from RO.
- Work with
Information and Communication staff to facilitate their use of
Internet/Intranet in their advocacy/communication work.
- Any other
duties as assigned by supervisor.
Competencies:
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. 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, quoting E-VN-2011-001640. Applications must be received by 7 October
2011. 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.
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