INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Overview

Provide advisory services on information management and data analysis.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information science, information systems, computer science or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in information management, information systems management, data engineering, data analysis, data visualization, geographic information systems or related area is required.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of a website using Drupal or comparable content management systems is required.
• Experience in developing and deploying AI-powered applications or tools in production that utilize natural language processing and generative AI technologies is required.
• Experience with Azure Data Fundamentals or similar cloud-based data platforms is required.
• Proficient in developing queries and scripts and creating interactive dashboards and reports with visualization tools is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and conduct independent research and analysis, identifying and assessing issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations.
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required at UN Level III.

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 131,084 USD and 171,644 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Administration & Information Office, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), set up to support the Security Council's Counter This Terrorism Committee. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Administration, Administration & Information Office, CTED.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Administration, the Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties: * Provides advisory services on information and data management practices; needs and business process analysis; organization and maintenance of CTED information assets; and information management policies and procedures, with an emphasis on technological implementations in CTED context. Collecting, organizing, protecting, and storing CTED data so it can be analyzed for business decisions. * Researches, analyses, and evaluates new applications of information technology while considering the specific requirements of CTED. To optimize business processes and enhance data management and analysis, conducts extensive research on the latest tools and technologies in the areas of innovation and business automation. Provides no-code or low-code software solutions when necessary. * Participates and leads data management and data analyses improvement projects, contributing to feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development, and implementation and in the evaluation and testing of application improvements and new systems; provides user support. * Develops detailed system and other functional specifications and standards from the data management perspective and user documentation for new systems. Plays an important role in connecting operational needs and technical solutions. This position manages active collaboration with peers and coordinators to gather and analyze requirements for the development of new platforms. * Develops training materials and user manuals; trains staff in use of the information and data management systems, helps to implement self-service data analytics, facilitates process to increase technological and data awareness in the office. * Designs and implements SharePoint-based document management systems, tailored to meet organizational needs and requirements. Configuring SharePoint libraries, setting up metadata tagging systems, and integrating advanced search capabilities to optimize document retrieval. Provides secure and scalable document storage solutions, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. * Participates in developing client outreach strategies and in their implementation. Collaborates closely with the Public Information Officer to architect, design, and maintain the public-facing website. This involves, development, regular updates and maintenance of the website's content, layout, and design to adapt to evolving requirements. * Assists in programme administration, including provision of assistance to or supervision of contractual employees and General Service staff, formulation of consultant and institutional contracts and subsequent implementation, development of the programme budget, etc. * Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. * Provides technical support to meetings: Plans and selects the most suitable online platforms to support diverse range of meeting formats, including in-person, hybrid, and virtual settings. Facilitating various types of meeting, such as CTC plenary, open briefing, and other events. * Provides second level helpdesk support to administer the information technology resources for users in the office and assist them in troubleshooting and resolving office IT problems. * Draft and propose the annual ICT and communications budget. * Performs other related duties, as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge key concept of data management and data analytics, record keeping and record disposition. Knowledge of electronic data maintenance, including migration management; records preservation and description. Ability to conduct research and provide recommendations on information management trends. Knowledge to develop no code or low-code software solution for business process automation. Ability to demonstrate conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and conduct independent research and analysis, identifying and assessing issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning& 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. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information science, information systems, computer science or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in information management, information systems management, data engineering, data analysis, data visualization, geographic information systems or related area is required. Experience in the development and maintenance of a website using Drupal or comparable content management systems, as well as supporting multilingualism functionality of the website is required. Experience in developing and deploying AI-powered applications or tools in production that utilize natural language processing and generative AI technologies is required. Experience with Azure Data Fundamentals or similar (e.g., Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals—or a comparable cloud-based data platforms and data-driven project design is required. Experience in managing the full data life cycle, including data collection, wrangling, analysis, visualization, deployment, monitoring, and reporting, is required. Proficient in developing queries and scripts and creating interactive dashboards and reports with visualization tools is desirable. Experience in managing a data analysis portal or platform that collects, stores, processes, and analyses data in real time is required

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

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Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is available for one year from the date of appointment/assignment. Extension of the appointment/assignment is subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval, extension of the mandate, continued need for services, and satisfactory performance. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. 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 Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position. Individual Contractors and Consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. For such positions, at least six months need to have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application and consideration for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations. Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 July 2025, are strongly encouraged to apply: Un-represented: Brunei Darussalam, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Grenada, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Liechtenstein, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Sao Tome and Principe, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu. Under-represented: Andorra, Angola, Belize, China, Cuba, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Turkmenistan, United States of America

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. 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. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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