Chief of Unit, Information Systems and

hace 2 semanas


Bogota, Colombia United Nations A tiempo completo

This position is located in the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) in Bogota. The Chief of Unit, Information Systems and Telecommunications, reports directly to the Chief of Operations and Resources Management (CORM).

**Responsibilities**:
- Manages the Field Technology Unit; Plans and directs all major Communications, Geospatial Information System (GIS) and IT systems’ projects within the Mission, monitoring the progress of the design, installation and commissioning of the various networks and system.
- Plans and prepares the inputs for the work program; provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring for staff, and fosters teamwork and improved communications among all staff of the Unit; leads the development of training modules and other training activities in all aspects of information and Communications Technology (ICT); coordinates and oversees the delivery of ICT training to staff and other users in the mission.
- Takes the lead in preparing the mission's ICT budget; coordinates the generation of reports to the relevant UNHQ finance and budget review bodies, as required.
- Manages the acquisition of goods and services; coordinates needs assessments and the establishment of benchmarks, as well as preparation of Statement of Works (SOWs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) in coordination with the Procurement office to establish and manage contracts.
- Determines the need for testing/evaluating new products and technologies; provides leadership in introducing technological changes and ensures that proper change management procedures and guidelines are in place and adhered to.
- Ensures proper inventory control and asset management of ICT systems and services in coordination with the mission's Property and Inventory Control Unit; oversees all the ICT resources and manages them in accordance with the approved ratios.
- 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 maximize possibilities of inter-agency collaboration in the field of IT and Telecommunications.
- Serves on various committees and review bodies within the mission.
- Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational 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 a 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.

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.

Education
Advanced university degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Information and Telecommunications Systems or related area is required.

Proven track record of managing and delivering highly complex projects and experience in integrating large-scale Information and Telecommunications Systems or related area is required.

At least two (2) years of experience providing services in Information and Telecommunications Systems or related areas in or to a field operation of the United Nations common system or comparable international organisation is required.

Two (2) years’ experience in Information and Telecommunications Systems or related areas in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.

Two (2) years’ managerial experience is desirable.

Experience in budget, staffing and performance management and reporting is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nat



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