Information Communication Technology Officer, NOB, FT, East Jerusalem, State of Palestine, MENA

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope

UNICEF in the State of Palestine works to uphold the rights of children to access services and protection, from early childhood through to adolescence. Our objective is to ensure that every child in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, irrespective of background or circumstance, has an equal chance to fulfil their potential. We are working for every child and young person in the State of Palestine.

How can you make a difference?

Based on the established policies, guidelines, and service level agreements (SLAs), the purpose of the incumbent role is to carry out broad ICT functions and enable the provision of ICT solutions and services and assist in the delivery of results in a small size office.

As an advocate for children, you will have the following duties/tasks:

1. Enable continuous operation of ICT infrastructure and accessibility to ICT services and solutions:

• Ensure physical and logical security and safety of ICT environment and infrastructure.
• Operate ICT infrastructure –environment, hardware, network and telecommunications.
• Assist in the management of contracts for ICT for services and products.
• Implement corporate solutions, services and keep systems and applications up and running.
• Manage changes and apply upgrades, security updates and patches.
• Conduct or supervise the provision of preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Manage emergency telecommunication operations and equipment
• Manage ICT disaster recovery plans.
• Monitor, assess and verify the use of ICT resources to ensure compliance.
• Escalate compliance exceptions (proactive) and deviations (reactive).

2. Provide help, support, and assist with capacity building and knowledge management:

• Provide technical and operational support to end-users.
• Manage escalated ICT incidents or problems to GSSC/ITSS.
• Distribute ICT-related communication materials from NYHQ, GSSC or regional office.
• Prepare and circulate internal ICT-related communications –emails, manuals, newsletters, flyers, best practices, FAQs…
• Offer or coordinate training workshops or clinics to build end-users capacity or to introduce new solutions and services.
• Share local experience and lessons learned with regional office, GSSC or ITSS for the collective benefit.
• Support the planning, organization and implementation of capacity building and knowledge management initiatives to enhance staff competencies.
• Support opportunities to improve productively, efficiency, effectiveness, and foster innovation.
• Participate in-person or remotely in country, regional or global events, discussions setting the future of ICT evolution to achieve UNICEF mission.
• Stay abreast of ICT trends, developments, and best practices through professional development – journals, training, certification, etc.

3. Support operational and administrative tasks:

• Manage and supervise ICT Staff.
• Support the office business continuity plans development and ensure the inclusion of ICT inputs and perspective.
• Monitor risks and threats to ICT environment or infrastructure. Take appropriate action and inform management.
• Confirm the compliance with the host government regulatory requirements vis-à-vis the Basic Cooperation Agreement (BCA), i.e., data collection of sensitive information or personally identifiable information (PII), telecommunications licenses, use of specialized equipment, such as HF/VHF radios, high-gain antennae, satellite phones, VSATs, VOIP, etc.…
• Participate in inter-agency events, meetings or discussions to present UNICEF ICT interests, priorities, and position.
• Act as ICT focal point for Emergency preparedness, Delivering as One, One UN or other initiatives; • Work closely with Administration and Finance on budget, billing certification, inventory, and asset management.
• Assist in providing information for reports, reviews, or audits.
• Prepare documentations for programme, planning and budgeting exercises – CPD, CPAP, IBR, MTR, AWP, etc.
• Liaise with regional office, GSSC and ITSS to keep abreast of new initiatives and opportunities to innovate and modernize office operations and to contribute to the collective ICT evolution.

4. Assist in the delivery of results:

• Spearhead approved innovation initiatives and work closely with programme staff to facilitate proper implementation.
• Support technical and operational knowledge transfer to programme staff, implementing partners and beneficiaries.
• Study and understand the business requirements, i.e., PPP, RBM, HACT, etc.… to improve the delivery of results.
• Advise programme staff to build an expert team to build better relationships with counterparts and implementing partners.
• Support counterparts and implementing partners to build capacity and nurture independence.
• Assist in the selection of training providers and the development of training materials; • Collaborate with C4D and use their advocacy, outreach, and dissemination tools for better utilization of technology to advance the delivery of results.
• Support Supply and programme staff to establish local LTAs for ICT-related programme contracts for services and products.
• Provide oversight of providers and third parties of ICT-related services and products to programme;
• Assist in the facilitation of project management methodologies trainings and support the application by staff, counterparts and implementing partners.

For more information on the specific technical expertise needed, kindly visit the below JD.

Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer- NOB- East Jerusalem - 21691.pdf

To qualify as a Champion for every child you will have:

• A university degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology management, business administration or related social science field is required.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in information technology management and business operations in a large international organization and/or corporation is required. Experience in a UN organization is an asset.
• Certification and/or proven experience in one of these several ICT technical competencies: ICT Project Management, Business Analytics, Information Security, ICT Audit and Risk Management, Telecommunications, Networks Information Security and Software Engineering and Programming
• Fluency in English & Arabic is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

Core Competencies

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)

The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 30 days of receiving an offer.

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable males are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.