| Posting Title: | INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER, P4 |
| Job Code Title: | INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER |
| Department/Office: | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Duty Station: | NAIROBI |
| Posting Period: | 16 July 2018 - 29 August 2018 |
| Job Opening Number: | 18-Information Management Systems-UNEP-98305-R-Nairobi (X) |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN
Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the
global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of
the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United
Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global
environment. This position is located in UN Environment, Corporate
Services Division, Enterprise Solutions Section in Nairobi.The incumbent
will be reporting to the Chief, Enterprise Solutions Section
•Lead the development, maintenance and review of information technology systems: ·
•Plans and directs major systems projects of significant importance to the institution, or major components of these complex systems which typically impact critical operations and large or multiple user groups.·
•Track and monitor project progress against plan, requirements, quality measures, standard processes; liaises with users on all aspects and during all phases of development and implementation.·
•Provide professional leadership and work direction to assigned project team, and/or mentor and supervises the work of new/junior officers, contract staff, etc.· Is actively involved in the execution of the most complex aspects of the project (e.g. systems analysis, development, programming, etc.); oversees development of document and database structures, ensuring that all design aspects are addressed and control and security mechanisms are established.·
•Prepare technical and user documentation for entire systems and interdependent applications; prepares training materials and detailed technical presentations. ·
•Provide expert advice on complex systems analysis and design; identifies the need for new systems (or modifications to existing systems) or respond to requests from users; develops plans for feasibility assessment, requirements specification, design, development and implementation, including project plans, schedules, time and cost estimates, metrics and performance measures.·
•Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the work program and budget pertaining to IT projects
•Participate in planning and preparation of the budget, work program and spending plan.
•Develops cost proposals for contractual services, oversees the technical evaluation of proposals received and manages the contract service, including the establishments of service level agreements (SLAs) with clear key performance indicators (KPIs)·
•Provide technical advice on Information technology projects and tasks.
•Develop, implements and monitors information standards and guidelines, including testing paradigms·
•Keep abreast of developments in the field and determines the need for testing and evaluating new products and technologies, including innovative and emerging information technologies; provides leadership on introducing technological changes; prepares various technical reports.
•Plans and directs major systems projects of significant importance to the institution, or major components of these complex systems which typically impact critical operations and large or multiple user groups.·
•Track and monitor project progress against plan, requirements, quality measures, standard processes; liaises with users on all aspects and during all phases of development and implementation.·
•Provide professional leadership and work direction to assigned project team, and/or mentor and supervises the work of new/junior officers, contract staff, etc.· Is actively involved in the execution of the most complex aspects of the project (e.g. systems analysis, development, programming, etc.); oversees development of document and database structures, ensuring that all design aspects are addressed and control and security mechanisms are established.·
•Prepare technical and user documentation for entire systems and interdependent applications; prepares training materials and detailed technical presentations. ·
•Provide expert advice on complex systems analysis and design; identifies the need for new systems (or modifications to existing systems) or respond to requests from users; develops plans for feasibility assessment, requirements specification, design, development and implementation, including project plans, schedules, time and cost estimates, metrics and performance measures.·
•Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the work program and budget pertaining to IT projects
•Participate in planning and preparation of the budget, work program and spending plan.
•Develops cost proposals for contractual services, oversees the technical evaluation of proposals received and manages the contract service, including the establishments of service level agreements (SLAs) with clear key performance indicators (KPIs)·
•Provide technical advice on Information technology projects and tasks.
•Develop, implements and monitors information standards and guidelines, including testing paradigms·
•Keep abreast of developments in the field and determines the need for testing and evaluating new products and technologies, including innovative and emerging information technologies; provides leadership on introducing technological changes; prepares various technical reports.
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Professionalism: Knowledge of systems design, and development,
management, implementation and maintenance of complex information
systems. Ability to develop and oversee large centralized or
decentralized institutional systems; conceptual and strategic analytical
capacity to understand information system and business operational and
substantive issues so as to thoroughly analyze and evaluate critical
systems matters. Knowledge of a range of computer languages and
development paradigms, including agile methodologies. Knowledge of
organization's information infrastructure and IT strategy as it relates
to user area(s). Show 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. Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation
of women and men in all areas of work.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks Shows willingness to learn new technology.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks Shows willingness to learn new technology.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Advanced
university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science,
information systems, information management, mathematics, statistics or
related field. A first-level university degree in combination with
qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
degree.
A
minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in
planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of
computer information systems or related
area. Experience or solid practical knowledge in innovative and emerging information technologies, such as big data, blockchain, internet of things, and artificial intelligence are highly desirable. Experience in handling the development of innovative information technology solutions in the environmental area is an advantage.
area. Experience or solid practical knowledge in innovative and emerging information technologies, such as big data, blockchain, internet of things, and artificial intelligence are highly desirable. Experience in handling the development of innovative information technology solutions in the environmental area is an advantage.
English
and French are the two working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both Oral and written)
is required. Knowledge of another official UN Language is an added
advantage.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Initial
appointment against this post is for a period of one year and may be
subject to extension. Staff members are subject to the authority of the
Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all
staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their
careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Staff
members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral
move(s) requirements, or geographical to be eligible to apply for this
vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral
or geographical move(s) in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and
cover note. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email
address has been provided. All applicants are strongly encouraged to
apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted
and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. If you do not
receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your
application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please
seek technical assistance through the Inspira "need Help" link.
According
to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the
paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity
of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and
integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the
United Nations if they have committed violations of international human
rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual
exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic
offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have
been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual
exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of
vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes,
including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or
politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual
abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual
nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
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.
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