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Several United Nations UNOPS IT Jobs – System Development Team Lead
(UNOPS)
implement projects for a range of partners, and support operations run by the
UNOPS Mine Action Cluster, Small Grants Cluster and Development Group Cluster.
In addition, the office serves as a liaison between UNOPS headquarters and its
Executive Board, which supports and supervises UNOPS activities globally.
Communications Technology Division (UN DFS-ICTD) is responsible for the
delivery of applications that satisfy the requirements of the Departments of
Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support (DPKO/DFS) missions as well as
Special Political Missions (SPMs).
DFS has implemented a range of systems to address the principal requirements of
peacekeeping operations and to support and enhance the processes DFS
undertakes. The Information Systems Section delivers applications that satisfy
the quantitative and qualitative requirements of peacekeeping missions, missions
administered by the Department and United Nations operations worldwide. DFS
wishes to establish a functional sub-group to provide technical coordination
and project management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interpret and
translate ICT strategic directions, policy and standards requirements into
the actionable software development plans. - Review project
proposals, prioritize projects, develop work plan, assign resources and
track progress to completion in alignment with organizational objectives. - Establish, drive, and
meet service groups’ goals that are aligned with organizational
objectives. - Provide leadership to
ensure the service groups’ deliverables meet development, implementation,
quality assurance and maintenance requirements. - Interface with
DPKO/DFS clients and technical stakeholders locally and internationally to
develop and communicate project deliverables - Plan and coordinate
integration of standards, processes and tools into day-to-day ICT
operational activities including software development life-cycle, change
management, and technical monitoring. - Collaborate with
counterparts in ICT Reporting and Business Intelligence Unit to support
the development of Enterprise Reporting Platform. - Establish and maintain
coding standards, best practices, code reviews and adherence to laid down
standard operating procedures. - Consolidate and report
key performance indicators obtained from local service groups. - Lead and mentor staff
members and consultants and provide guidance and advice as needed. - Motivate team members,
and ensure the development of their competencies. - Respond to critical
issues in a timely and decisive manner and operate independently with
little to no direction. - Advise ICT Focal
Points on design, tools, licensing, implementation and support of ICT software
infrastructure - Assist Information
Systems Coordinator in ESB as required. - Keep abreast of
developments in the field of ICT and participate in the evaluation of new
solutions and methodologies. - Perform other duties
as required.
- The applicant should possess an advanced University
degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer or information systems,
mathematics, statistics, engineering or other related field. - A first level university degree with a
relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
At least five years of professional
experience in an ICT environment is required, with at least 4 Years of
experience in managing teams and dealing with clients in multiple
locations. - Five or more years of managing, designing,
developing software solutions with considerations of performance,
scalability, reusability and ease of maintenance. - Strong experience of Microsoft .NET and
C#. - Extensive experience in T-SQL, Stored
Procedure, relational and dimensional models. - Strong experience with SQL Server and
other relational databases. - Experience in dealing with multiple
projects and stakeholders with competing requirements in a complex
environment. Experience with XML and XSLT technologies. - Excellent understanding of MSOffice, MS
Visio. - Experience with Quality Assurance in the
design phase of software development. - Strong release, change and configuration
management experience. - Excellent diagnostic, debugging and
problem solving skills. - Good people and stakeholders management
skills.
and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the
post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of
a second official UN language is an advantage.
Professionalism: Strong
theoretical background and knowledge of information technology/information
management. Good theoretical background and knowledge of project management,
monitoring and evaluation methodologies, strong conceptual and analytical
skills and demonstrated problem solving abilities required. Best practice
implementation in the field of project management and business analysis. Ability
to engage in multiple projects and develop approaches to resolve a wide range
of issues/problems. Individual should be detail-oriented, creative,
inquisitive, committed, and self-motivated and able to maintain a very high
level of confidentiality regarding the projects being conducted
Client Orientation: Ability to identify and analyze client
security needs and develop solution specifications to meet business
requirements.
Communications: Excellent communication (spoken and
written) skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts
both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise manner. Ability to formulate
detailed technical reports.
Planning & Organizing: Ability to organize, plan and
implement work assignments, manage competing demands and work under pressure of
frequent and tight deadlines.
Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and
maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a
multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity.
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