ICT Project Manager

The Project Manager  will be reporting to the ICTSS Frameworks and Compliance Unit (FCU) Chief and he/she will be responsible for the following;

• Manages projects involving feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation of new, moderately complex systems, and/or participates as a member of a technical team with responsibility for major components of the more complex systems.

• Develops detailed system and other functional specifications and user documentation for deployment of major systems.

• Provides specialized advice to users, analyzing users’ requirements and translating these into new applications; determines application systems integration and linkage issues.

• Manages and oversees different projects for the operations and enhancement of Information and Communication Technologies, working close collaboration with the various Units within the Section.

• Provides advice on the management, design, engineering, installation, operation, documentation and maintenance of the ICT systems and any equipment necessary.

• Organizes and performs unit and integrated testing, designing and utilizing test bases; assists users in acceptance testing.

• Develops training materials, operating and user manuals; trains staff in assigned systems.

• Develops disaster recovery plans and ensures appropriate planning and training of those responsible.

• Researches, analyzes and evaluates new technologies and makes recommendations for their deployment.

• Participates in writing reports and papers on systems-related topics, system requirements, information strategy, etc.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Ability to work under pressure and provide high quality deliverables in difficult situations. 
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. 
• Tailored language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 

• Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. 
•  Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or related field. 
• Bachelor's Degree (a first-level university degree) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or related field in combination with two (2) years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area. 
• Experience in ICT projects management is highly desirable.
• Knowledge/experience in the ISO 27000/27001, ITIL and CobiT frameworks is an added advantage.

Language

• Fluency in English is required. 

• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

1. Contract type: Local Individual Contractual Agreement (LICA)
2. Contract level: LICA-10/ ICS 10
3. Contract duration: Six (6) Months

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.

• 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.
• 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
• 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• 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.