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Job Opening
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CHIEF OF SECTION, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS, P5 (Temporary Job Opening)
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Job Code Title: |
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CHIEF OF SECTION, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Department/ Office: |
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United Nations Mission in Liberia
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MONROVIA
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Posting Period: |
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15 October 2015-29 October 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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15-IST-UNMIL-48116-J-MONROVIA (M)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This position is within the United Nations Mission in Liberia based in Monrovia. The incumbent reports to the Director of Mission Support (DMS). There is a functional reporting relationship to the Division for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies (DGITT) at UN Headquarters.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the Chief of Section, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies (GITTS) will be responsible for the following duties:
• Provides policy guidance to Senior Management of the mission, on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies, policies and procedures. • Plans and oversees the management of activities undertaken by the GITTS Service; coordinates with DGITT, and other Field Missions on matters related to ICT operations and support; ensures that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating divers projects in the Service. • Manages, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Service under her/his responsibility; coordinates the work carried out by the Service; provides programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others. • Plans and prepares the inputs for the work programme of the service; provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring for the senior staff and fosters teamwork and improved communications among all staff of the service; leads the development of training modules and other training activities in all aspects of ICT; coordinates and oversees delivery of ICT training to staff and other users in the mission. • Takes the lead in the preparation of the mission’s ICT budget; coordinates the generation of reports to the relevant HQNY finance and budget review bodies as required. • Ensures that the outputs produced by the Service maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data; ensures that all outputs produced by the Sections under his/her supervision meet required standards before completions to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates. • Serves as the main liaison, and represents the service, with its clients; negotiates and coordinates with relevant national authorities with respect to ICT policy and related matters; ensures effective coordination with various UN agencies in order to maximise possibilities of inter-agency collaboration in the field of ICT. • Manages the acquisition of materials, goods and services; coordinates needs assessments and the establishing of benchmarks, and the preparation of SOW's and RFP's in coordination with the Procurement office to establish and manage contracts. • Ensures proper inventory control and asset management of ICT systems and services in coordination with the mission’s Supply Chain Management. • Serves on various committees and review bodies within the mission as required.
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Competencies
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• Professionalism: Knowledge of Information Systems and Telecommunications Technologies for large and complex organizational environments; knowledge of Umoja, FSS, iNeed, INSPIRA, IPSAS and Light Footprint; ability to organize and manage diverse and cross-functional groups, across geographically dispersed locations, for large-scale regional and, where applicable, inter-mission projects in conflict and post conflict areas; knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial, procurement and human resources policies and procedures including INSPIRA; ability to provide specialized advice on a broad range of ICT issues to the Senior Management of the Mission; ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others; ability to apply UN rules regulations, policies and guidelines in work 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; show persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to
• 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.
• 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 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; show 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.
• Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities. Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Telecommunications, Information Systems and Technology or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Participation in the following UN Secretariat or similar training programmes is desirable: • ICTD Management Certification Programme • Supervisory skills for New ICT managers • SMART Programme.
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Work Experience
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At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in analysis, planning and design of ICT Technology systems is required, including at least five (5) years of experience in UN Field Missions at a managerial level is desirable. Proven track record of managing and delivering highly complex projects, and experience in integrating large-scale IST and Telecommunications Systems is required. Knowledge of UMOJA, FSS, COMET, iNeed, INSPIRA, IPSAS and light foot print is desirable.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second United Nations official language is an advantage.
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Assessment
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Special Notice
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This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
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United Nations Considerations
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Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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No Fee
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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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