Project Management Tools Developer

The UNOPS ICT team provides the organization with tools and resources to compliment and support the corporate ERP System (Unit4 Business World), Intranet, corporate Website in alignment with the UNOPS technology platform and ICT strategy.  System development domains include eProcurement, knowledge management, performance reporting, payroll, benefits and entitlements and project management.

Within the ICT project management stream, the Project Management tools developer will support the Infrastructure and Project Management Group (IPMG) and UNOPS Country offices in offering design, technical development, assistance, advice, and support on Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions and tools. 

      I.        Contribute to the development and deployment of an Enterprise Project Management (EPM) solution for UNOPS

• Propose design of the Office 365- and Project Online- based EPM solution for the review and approval of IPMG;
• Implement and configure the custom EPM product in collaboration with IPMG;
• Prepare documentation for the deployed solution including user guides, quick reference guides and training material;
• Assist selected country offices on piloting the EPM solution;
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT);
• Continuously improve and maintain the EPM solution. 

In addition to compliance with UN/UNOPS core values/competencies and client service orientation the solutions architect must :

• Have strong presentation and communication skills.
• Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity
• Be comfortable both in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical project oriented organization and with working efficiently in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Be able to build strong and productive relationships with clients by listening, questioning, reflecting and communicating with all levels of staff and working collaboratively to realise business benefits.

• Be organized and analytical with a structured approach to problem solving and an ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time.
• Be adept at working in a team environment but must be able to show initiative and ability to work independently.

• Have a structured approach to problem solving.
• Have the ability to train technical personnel and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Have initiative and ability to work independently.

• Masters Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering or MIS is required.  
• A Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering or MIS)  coupled with two additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a Masters Degree.
• Secondary education in combination with additional six years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master's Degree.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.