ICT Associate (Retainer)

• Infrastructure
• Procurement 
• Project Management (full service, back on track)
• HR and Transactional Services
• Grants Management 
• Technical and Advisory Services
• Project Information

• Effective advice on all project implementation activities involving ICT
• Support the projects in drafting and reviewing terms of references and technical specifications of the hardware and software required for IT services
• In close collaboration with the supervisor and procurement personnel, provide inputs on appropriate IT procurement product specifications, tender documents, technical evaluation criteria and participate in the technical evaluation of tenders as a technical expert
• Evaluate and recommend potential supply sources, alternate solutions and establishment and maintenance of a roster of potential suppliers.
• Assist with cost estimations and reasonableness of costs for the required goods/services
• Provision of consulting services, ICT audit inspections and/or facilitation of selection/deployment of software to projects, seeking technical advice and support from HQ ICT personnel, as required.
• Effective functioning (installation, operation and maintenance) of all UNOPS hardware equipment and acquisition of hardware supplies, approved software and application of updates and patches in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance by team members with existing policies and best practice.

• A stable and responsive network environment based on daily monitoring of the network connection.
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of UNOPS ICT systems and UNOPS information assets.
• Maintenance of IT equipment, hardware, software, network and internet connectivity to ensure stable operation aligned with the needs of the project and with UNOPS quality standards
• Support in finalizing needs assessment and analysis document in Network traffic analytics solutions, Software and hardware for cybersecurity, server infrastructure, other network and law enforcement related software

• Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice by synthesising lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in human resources.
• Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices on emerging technologies and utilize productively.
• Participates, organizes and delivers trainings for the operations/ projects staff in ICT services.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities relevant to the functions of an IT expert.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information technology, Computer science, Electrical engineering, or other STEM education field is highly desirable and may replace some of the required number of years of experience.
• Relevant certification in Network Security is a distinct advantage.

• A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in either Network Security, Implementation of large-scale network and/or IT infrastructure projects or other related areas of work is required
• Experience in IT Security and/or IT Procurement is required.
• Experience as an IT management (CTO, etc.) of medium/large national and/or international public or corporate organization is an advantage.
• Previous experience of working on ICT systems related to the state security field is an advantage.
• Relevant certification in IT Security is a distinct advantage.

• Fluency in Georgian and English languages is required.

Contract type: ICA
Contract level: L-ICA-6 Retainer
Contract duration: Up to 100 working days within 1 year, with the intension of extension depending on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

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• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

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

• 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.