Consultancy to work on ICT related duties at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Cairo Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 28-Feb-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- **OVERVIEW** / **BACKGROUND:** As a follow up of the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, and in close cooperation with the Egyptian authorities, UNESCO has been managing the project for the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo (NMEC) in Cairo. Long Description ---------------- **WORK ASSIGNMENT** Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Bureau for Sciences in the Arab States in Cairo and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist for Culture, the Individual Consultant will work on ICT related duties at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) for eleven months (tentatively from April 2021 to February 2022). The consultant shall: 1- Develop, review, and modify information security policies and standards and implement them for the NMEC data centre under its Internet Security Control Framework. 2- Monitor advancements in information security to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance. 3- Manage compliance testing and monitoring of current and future regulatory obligations, and other regulatory matters as required. 4- Conduct internal security risk assessments and security compliance audits. 5- Establish IT security audit procedures relevant to PCI-DSS, CJIS and other compliance frameworks. 6- Work with NMEC's IT team to ensure information security risk findings are reviewed and solutions are implemented. 7- Analyse, develop, and deliver meaningful reports on the security state. 8- Work with relevant parties to commission activities relating to contingency planning, business continuity management, and IT disaster recovery. In line with UNESCO’s overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the Individual Consultant is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender-mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible. Long Description ---------------- **Deliverables and Timeline:** Contract duration: Eleven months (provisionally April 2021 to February 2022). The consultant is expected to deliver a monthly report including the tasks carried out for the month and a work plan for the upcoming month on a monthly basis to claim the consultancy fees. Long Description ---------------- **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- - Bachelor’s degree in Management Information System. - Minimum 10-year professional experience in networks development, IT technical support, IT systems configuration, cyber security, and related fields. - Fluency in the Arabic language. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- - Additional trainings and certificates are considered an asset. - Previous experience in working with museums in Egypt. - Good knowledge of the English language. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): **28-FEB-2021** To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of applicants is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of applicants. Please note that only selected applicants will be further contacted and applicants in the final selection step may be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.