National ICT Officer (ICT/IM)

Peace and Security Cluster

United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has suffered nearly two decades of turmoil, particularly in the eastern provinces. The use of landmines was a feature during the conflict and Explosive Remnants of War from the fighting remain a hazard.

UNMAS established its presence in the DRC in 2002 to provide support to the Peacekeeping Mission (MONUSCO) and to conduct humanitarian mine action. It continues to work with all actors involved in mine action, and weapons and ammunition management and safety issues.

KOICA Project Information:

UNMAS DRC recently received funding from the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to implement a two years project starting in June 2022 in the provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri and Tanganyika with the following objectives:

1) Effectively implement UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 on sustained peace, justice, strong institutions and effective and inclusive governance through the development of a sustainable national capacity in explosive hazard management.
2) Effectively implement UN Sustainable Development Goal 17 on strengthening the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development through increasing the National Mine Action Authority (CCLAM) capacity to coordinate Mine Action activities and therefore encouraging the return of displaced people, opening freedom of movement in a post-conflict society, decreasing fear and threat of the ‘frozen violence’ of landmines and other ERW and Goal 17.

Outcome 1:DRC security sector and/or national NGOs responds appropriately to EOD tasks
Output 1.1: National NGO personnel trained to conduct explosive ordnance disposal.
Output 1.2: Land is released for productive use.
Output 1.3: CCLAM has increased capacity to coordinate Mine Action activities in the DRC.

1. Information Management (IM) and Data Analysis
2. IT and Communication Support
3. Capacity Development and Knowledge Sharing

• Coordinate the Program's information management systems including (Information Management System for Mine Action) IMSMA, associated databases and archives.
• Provide support in monthly data audits to verify the relevance, integrity and quality of information.
• Provide support in qualitative and quantitative data control in coordination with operations.
• Perform regular system updates.
• Support in ensuring that information management products and reporting tools are adequately and accurately used by implementing parties.
• Support in ensuring that the information management system is operational and meets the needs of the program.
• Control the distribution of data and relevant information management products to partners and develop processes for updating, transmitting and exchanging data.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures and standards for information management.
• Provide support in preparation of lists, reports and spreadsheets and dashboards presenting information relating to explosive risks and the operations carried out.
• Report any anomaly observed that could affect the functionality and accuracy of the information management system.
• Support the  installation and upgrade of the UNMAS LAN infrastructure, design, and configuration.
• Support the continuity over the provision and administration of office automation services, mailing services, intern proxy services, anti-virus protection services, filling system services, database server ices and any other services as needed.
• Ensure regular backups of the server’s data on a strict schedule as well as provision of data archives to requesting staff members.
• Leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for map production and geographic data management while promoting data standards and harmonized management of geographic data/information.

• Apply modern IT technologies in support of IMSMA database analysis and reporting improvement.
• Liaise with UNOPS HQ, and other relevant units, to determine hardware and software requirements.
• Liaise with the local UN partner agencies on issues relating to IMSMA.

1. Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
2. Contract level: LICA-8/ICS-8
3. Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance. For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx 

• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 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.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• 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 is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.