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Posting Title:Chief Of Service, Information System And Telecommunications D1
Job Code Title:Chief Of Service, Information System And Telecommunications
Department/Office:United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station:NAIROBI
Posting Period:23 August 2021 – 6 October 2021
Job Opening Number:21-Information Management Systems-UNEP-162223-R-Nairobi (R)
Staffing Exercise: N/A
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the United Nations headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Resident Coordinator System (RCS) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UNHabitat) globally, as well as other United Nations offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). The post is located in the Information Communication and Technology Service (ICTS) within the Division of Administrative Services (DAS), UNON. The incumbent reports to the Director of Administrative Services, UNON and will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities
• Formulate, direct and implement the substantive programme of work of ICTS in compliance with the decisions made by governing and legislative bodies and the United Nations ICT Strategy.
• Ensure that UNON is cloud based and able to deliver green, cost-effective ICT services across Africa.
• Oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Service, ensure that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinate work within the scope of the Service’s responsibility with clients in UNON, in UNEP, in UNHABITAT and with other organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate.
• Co-ordinate the work carried out by different work units in the Service and provide substantive reviews and technical assessments of documentation and reports prepared by others.
• Co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of reports for presentation to interagency bodies at the duty station and for other pertinent bodies governing the IT activities both at the duty station and globally. This extends also to reports prepared for the ACABQ and the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly and other policy-making organs as far as UNON IT matters are concerned, as appropriate.
• Report on programme performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues related to IT, as appropriate, particularly those presented in official reports.
• Ensure 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 completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
• Assist the Director in preparing the work programme of the Service, determining priorities, planning and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
• Undertake or oversee the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Service, including preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings, and evaluation of candidates.
• Manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision.
• Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Service and across organization.
• Undertake workforce planning and ensures upgrading of skills of ICT staff.
• Ensure planning, management and control of ICT contracts and assets.
• Lead and supervise the organization of meetings, seminars, workshops etc. on substantive issues. Participate in meetings on substantive IT matters and provide programmatic/substantive expertise.
• Hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other organizations of the UN family to which UNON provides IT support.
• Represents the Service at meetings.
• Lead and coordinate the work of the Regional Technology Centre (RTC) at UNON in close collaboration with OICT, UNHQ. Consolidate and manage local ICT entities in the region in compliance with the mandate given by the General Assembly.
• Ensure harmonization, streamlining and timely global support of enterprise applications and solutions.
• Perform other ad-hoc assignments and duties at the instructions of the Director and/or Director-General of UNON.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. 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; 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.
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.
INTEGRITY: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviors; Acts without consideration of personal gain; Resists undue political pressure in decision-making; Does not abuse power or authority; Stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular; Takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.
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 a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
JUDGEMENT/DECISION MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; Gathers relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and negative impacts on others and on the organization; Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; Checks assumptions against facts; Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related area is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in Information Systems and Services, Telecommunications, or related area is required.
Experience in the strategic global planning, design and implementation of hybrid cloud-based information and telecommunications networks and services or related area is required.
Experience in managing programmatic and administrative activities necessary for the functioning of the Service, including preparation of cost estimates/budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, and recruitment of staff is required.
Technical knowledge/experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/SAP; is required.
Experience with Microsoft Azure, O365 Power Apps and the Microsoft productivity suite is desirable.
Experience with implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is desirable.
Experience in Information Systems, Services and Business Analytics within United Nations Secretariat/United Nations common system or similar organization is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
NOTE: “fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ” Knowledge of” equals a rating of ” confident” in two of the four areas.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Appointment against this position is for an initial 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.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Individual Contractors and Consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. For such positions, at least six months need to have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application and consideration for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations.
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At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 November 2020, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
United Nations Considerations
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, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, 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. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
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.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
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.
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No Fee
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