Chief, Software Products for Member States Unit (SPMS)

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 90,970 USD and 117,287 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Software Products for Member States Unit (SPMS), Information Technology Service (ITS), Division for Management (DM), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of Chief, ITS, and the overall guidance of the Director, DM.

The Software Products for Member States Unit (SPMS) is responsible for the development of sustainable and affordable enterprise IT solutions for Member States and specifically law enforcement, prosecutorial, intelligence, revenue and customs, regulatory, anti-corruption, drugs control and asset forfeiture and recovery agencies.

Responsibilities The Chief of Software Products for Member States Unit, will perform the following specific duties:

•Plan, conceptualize, develop and coordinate projects for the development and deployment of sustainable and cost-effective IT applications solutions and the making of these solutions available to key anti-drug and anti-crime government agencies of Members States; •Coordinate or manage negotiations with government agencies regarding the development and deployment of applications; Present and introduce applications to government agencies and donors; •Identify the need for new systems or modifications to existing systems; oversee the development of plans for feasibility assessment, requirements specification, design, development and implementation, including project plans, schedules, time and cost estimates, metrics and performance measures; •Define an end-to-end strategy that supports the strategic and operational objectives of the applications developed by the Unit; •Establish and maintain relationships with key international, regional, and local intelligence and law enforcement bodies, anti-drug and anti-corruption bodies, technical assistance providers and donors; •As a technical expert attend or contribute to meetings, training events, or seminars; •Provide expert advice on complex systems analysis and design and oversee and coordinate responses to requests from users; •Manage the Unit’s budget in coordination with other relevant units/sections through forecast planning, budgeting and total cost of ownership activities; Optimize the costs of services through a mix of internal and external resources and the establishment of strategic service provider partnerships; •Track and monitor project progress against plans, requirements, quality measures, standard processes and the liaison with users on all aspects and during all phases of development and implementation; •Supervise and coordinate the work of teams, guide and mentor staff and foster teamwork and communication among staff of the Unit and with the Unit’s partners; plan and oversee the activities of the Unit to ensure that programmed projects and outputs are delivered in a timely manner; •Prepare inputs for the work programme of the Service, develop priorities and establish relevant ICT requirements in consultation with senior management; •Coordinate the preparation of technical and user documentation, training materials and detailed technical presentations; •Serve as coordinator in the development of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between clients and ITS, for either specific IT services or general technology support, including any charge back mechanisms; •Coordinate and manage the mission travel of team members to ensure good services provided to clients and oversee effective fund utilization; •Perform any other work-related tasks as may be required.

Competencies - Professionalism. Has knowledge of all aspects of the design, development, management, implementation and maintenance of complex ICT systems. Has conceptual and strategic analytical capacity to evaluate information system and business operational issues and to thoroughly analyze and evaluate critical systems matters. Has knowledge of the management of technical cooperation projects. Is able to provide expert advice to senior management, counterparts and stakeholders on complex systems development and implementation and is able to present and clarify complex issues and difficult positions. Has knowledge of a range of computer languages and development paradigms. Has knowledge of organization's information infrastructure and ICT strategy. Is able to advise on and resolve major issues and problems related to systems design and development. Is able to guide and manage teams and staff. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Client Orientation. Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from the clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate issues; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.

• Planning and Organizing. Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently;

• Managerial Competencies: Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

  Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer engineering/science, information systems, management, mathematics, statistics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Additional certification in computer and information systems and/or project management is desirable.

  Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in planning, designing, developing, implementing, managing and delivering highly complex IT systems projects and disseminating best practices, including at the international level, is required. Experience of leading and supervising project teams in a multi-project environment, as well as managing human and financial resources is required. Experience in the management of technical cooperation projects is desirable.

  Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

  Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a technical test and a competency-based interview.

  Special Notice This is an extra-budgetary post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff.

Vienna is classified as a H and a family duty station.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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