ICT Advisor

UNOPS has been present in Bangladesh since 2003. In 2014 UNOPS was established as a formal representation as a response to the UNOPS Executive Board in order to provide more substantial support to the Government of Bangladesh and other clients in the different areas focusing to Resilient Infrastructure Approach, Program & Project Management, Fund Management, Procurement, Human Resources, Financial Management emphasising on building national capacities, improving the resilience of communities with a view of contributing to the implementation of the SDGs.

The ICT Advisor will undertake an assessment of the existing ICT system of LGED, and prepare a roadmap for its further enhancement/improvement to optimise its ICT resources and to achieve institutional excellence in digitalization. 

S/he will conduct a thorough assessment of the organisation's existing ICT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network systems, to identify gaps and areas of improvement. The major areas of should cover the following (not limited to):

• Network Operation Center (NOC) and Local Area Network (LAN) of LGED Headquarter along with associated hardware;
• Hosting environment, capacities, and facilities of the web applications;
• Existing web and mobile applications, including Personnel Information Management System (PMIS), electronic Project Management System (ePMS), Field-work Inspection and Monitoring System (FIMS), Environmental Management Information System (EMIS), Disaster related Rural Infrastructure Damage Assessment System (DRIDAS), and GIS portal of LGED;
• Ongoing Rural Bridge Information Management System (RuBIMS) and Road & Structure Database Management System (RSDMS) along with GIS-based Development for Rural Road Master Plan;
• (Planned) Knowledge Management System (KMS).

S/he will analyse the organisation's business processes and identify opportunities for automation and digitalization to increase efficiency and productivity.

S/he will develop a comprehensive roadmap for ICT enhancement and improvement in the above-mentioned assessed areas, taking into consideration the organisation's business goals and objectives, budget constraints, available resources, and indicative timeframes. The roadmap will also include (not limited to): 

• Recommendation for strengthening and further capacity enhancement of NOC, LAN and other ICT infrastructures along with budgetary requirements and implementation timeframe;
• Recommendations on the adoption of emerging ICT trends and technologies, such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics, to improve the organisation's digital capabilities.
• Provide guidance on the procurement and implementation of new ICT systems, including software, hardware, and network infrastructure, to ensure compatibility with the organisation's existing systems.
• Implementation strategies to enhance the organisation's cybersecurity posture, including risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and security audits.
• Develop a disaster recovery plan for the LGED and contribute in identifying and applying appropriate framework towards the development of Business Continuity Plans;
• Recommendation for suitable and feasible options for the hosting of the web applications;
• Recommendation for further improvement of different software applications including scope of enhancement;
• Advise LGED on compliance with international standards on information management and architecture, technology standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Based on identified needs for upgrading, support LGED in developing TORs for services in the various priority areas (ICT Hardware, Software, etc);
• Prepare operational needs for implementing the overall roadmap.

• Advanced University Degree in telecommunications, computer science, electronic engineering or other relevant background is required. 
• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and 2 years of additional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Only Non-Bangladeshi nationals are eligible to apply for this position. 

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.