Senior Information Systems Officer

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This is a P-5 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 10 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be between 208,877 USD and 261,770 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Enterprise Architecture Section (EAS), in the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT). The EAS provides oversight and services for information architecture for the United Nations Secretariat globally. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Policy and Compliance Service who oversees the EAS.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Senior Information Systems Officer (Enterprise Architecture) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conceptualizes, develops strategy for and oversees the design and implementation of major systems initiatives in the area of enterprise architecture; manages/oversees multiple, concurrent and often disparate tasks, guiding projects that often involve innovative applications, dissimilar systems, as well as databases and highly complex system integration and linkages. Identifies enterprise architecture goals, objectives and metrics and establishes direction for the Secretariat-wide vision for enterprise architecture issues, policies, standards, priorities and projects.
• Provides authoritative technical and policy advice to senior managers, project owners and the Architecture Review Board (ARB) on systems development in a changing business environment as well as the implications of various alternatives, on business applications and other related issues; identifies and plans for future needs; develops and disseminates best practices.
• Leads and directs a team of information systems officers; plans and oversees the management of activities for the Enterprise Architecture Task Force; plans and manages work assignments of the Section under his/her responsibility; coaches, mentors, and evaluates staff; participates in the recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programs; mentors and supervises the work of new junior officers, contract staff, etc.
• Manages the procurement process, including conducting needs assessments and benchmarks, preparing bid documents and arranging contracts; supervises, coordinates and negotiates the services required to enable the management and operation of interdependent administrative, financial, human resources and other information systems.
• Develops and monitors performance measures; ensures that projects meet established time and cost parameters and standards of technical quality. Contributes to the review of proposed ICT projects to ensure their alignment with Secretariat-wide standards and architecture frameworks.
• Sets up, controls and oversees Helpdesk support services.
• Prepares and monitors the budget, work program, and spending plan of the Section; determines resources including budget, staff, training needs and resource allocation. Contributes to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in annual reports.
• Develops innovative solutions to resolve intricate problems that impact a critical area of the organization’s work, with respect to integration solutions and the promotion of service-oriented architectures.
• Ensures the development of standards, procedures and practices to guarantee a stable and effective systems environment; develops documents, maintains and oversees a related compliance programme for IT policies and procedures in the field of Enterprise Architecture.

• Represents the Organization at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc., on substantive-related issues.

  Competencies - Professionalism: Expert knowledge of the field of enterprise architecture; demonstrated advanced technical and broad knowledge of all aspects of the design, development, management and implementation of highly complex information systems within organizational enterprise architecture. Ability to develop and oversee large centralized or decentralized institutional systems; conceptual and strategic analytical capacity to understand information systems and business operational issues in order to thoroughly analyze and evaluate critical systems matters. Knowledge of a range of computer languages and development paradigms; knowledge of the organization’s information infrastructure and IT strategy as it relates to user area(s). Ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives. Ability to advise senior management on enterprise architecture matters, including the establishment of related standards, policies and procedures; strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement on difficult issues. Ability to work under pressure and provide high quality deliverables in difficult situations. 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.

• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

• 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.

• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

• 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 degree) in computer science, information systems, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  Work Experience A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience, including management experience, in implementing an enterprise architecture programme is required. Experience in the planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of integrated computer information systems and service-oriented architecture is required. Experience with federated identity management and authentication concepts and solutions is required. Experience in coordinating working groups and providing policy advice and guidance on enterprise architecture is required. Experience with The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and related frameworks is desirable.

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

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

  Special Notice Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.

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.

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.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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