Job Title
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY ADVISER, P5
Department/ Office
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM-ME
Duty Station
NAIROBI
Posting Period
23 December 2010-21 February 2011
Job Opening number
10-IST-UN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM-ME-17021-R-NAIROBI
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Program-me (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. This post is located in the UNEP, Executive Office, Corporate Services Section (CSS) at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Chief, CSS, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities
1. Conceptualize, develop strategies for and oversee the design and implementation of UNEP-wide Information and Communications Technology (ICT) initiatives in accordance with the Organization's approved ICT Governance Framework in the areas of knowledge management, resource management and infrastructure management. 2. Manage and oversee multiple, concurrent and often disparate tasks for ICT projects that often involve innovative applications, dissimilar systems, as well as databases and highly complex system integration and linkages, with internal and external stakeholders. 3. Provide authoritative technical and policy advice to the senior management team and ICT working groups on systems development and the implications of various alternatives, on business publications and other related issues; Identify and plan for future needs; Develop and disseminate best practices. 4. Lead and direct a team of information systems officers and assistants; Oversee activities for a discrete work section; plan and allocate work assignments; Coach, mentor, and evaluate staff; Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff. 5. Develop and monitor performance measures; Ensure that projects meet established time and cost parameters and standards of technical quality. 6. Prepare and monitor the budget, work program-me, and spending plan for all UNEP-wide ICT initiatives. 7. Develop innovative solutions to resolve intricate problems that impact a critical area of the organization's work. 8. Ensure the development of standards, procedures and practices to ensure a stable and effective ICT environment. 9. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to develop and oversee large centralized or decentralized institutional systems; Knowledge and experience in a range of computer languages and development paradigms; Conceptual and strategic analytical capacity; Ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives; Ability to improve processes and approaches; Strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement on difficult issues; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows 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.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning and 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.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors 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.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve program mes 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, business administration, public administration or related area. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area. Experience in developing and implementing ICT strategies and governance frameworks is required. Experience in developing and overseeing institutional ICT systems at the international level is required. Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, Content Management and Customer Relationship Management systems highly desirable. Experience in the United Nations common system organizations is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
1. 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.
2. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please send an email to recruitment@unon.org, quoting the job opening number in the subject header of your email.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
Closing Date: Monday, 21 February 2011
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