Information Systems Officer

The Information Systems Officer will carry out his/her tasks within UNGSC/FTS/RMS Section which aims at providing global services to support United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC), field missions, UN agencies and partners. This position is located in the UNGSC in Brindisi, Italy.

Under the overall supervision of UNOPS DFS Global Programme Director, the incumbent will work under Chief RMS or a designated officer and responsible for translating business requirements into data architecture deliverables and artifacts.

1. Function / Expected Results

Responsibilities

Education

• Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field. 

• A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced University degree.

• At least 2 years of experience in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) preferably at the international level in the public/private sector and/or field missions, specializing in the ICT operations& infrastructure field.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Network Operating Systems (2003 and later) and Project Implementation.
  

•  A valid driver’s license is essential.

• Experience in field missions highly desirable
  
  

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this job opening, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Certifications  

• Industry standard Microsoft Network Certifications (MCSE), VMWARE certifications highly desirable.
• ITIL and PRINCE2 highly desirable.

• 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.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

UNOPS vision is a world where people can live full lives supported by appropriate, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and by the efficient and transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.

With over 8,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

 ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

The cluster also supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services