ICT Specialist – Technology Solutions Engineer
Job categories: IT
Vacancy code: VA/****/B**********
Level: ICS-10
Contract type: International ICA
Duration: Open-end subject to organisational requirements, availability of funds and/or satisfactory performance
Application period: 30-Oct-**** to 12-Nov-****
Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Important: UNOPS will never request payable charges from candidates during any phase of the recruitment process.
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace-building, humanitarian and development projects.
Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS delivers sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to governments, donors and UN organisations.
The New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat and other New York-based UN organisations, bilateral and multilateral partners in delivering the UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure and procurement management.
The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports partners with peace-building, humanitarian and development operations.
It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP).
The SDC serves partners' programmes with a global perspective, primarily serving partners headquartered in New York, covering approximately 125 countries.
Job Specific Context
The Department of Operational Support (DOS) is responsible for delivering and maintaining ICT to support operational requirements of peacekeeping missions and special political missions ("field missions").
The Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies (SGITT) at DOS/UN Integral Service Center (UNGSC) serves as the resilient operational hub for delivering technology services and solutions to field operations and a broad range of Secretariat and UN system clients, providing reliable, resilient and innovative geospatial, communications and information technology services, including centralized connectivity, hosting and monitoring support.
The Technology Solutions Engineer carries out tasks at UNGSC, Technology Development, Design & Planning Section (TDDPS), Technology Development Unit (TDU) in Valencia (Spain).
Key responsibilities include:
Initiating and promoting technology solutions and innovations that integrate military and civilian technologies to enhance the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of UN peace operations.
Creating synergies that emphasize operational performance, impact and capacities by introducing modern technology to UN peacekeeping and field missions.
Collaborating with stakeholders to identify technology gaps and develop sustainable solutions.
Position is part of UNOPS, supporting projects carried out for the United Nations Global Service Center.
The incumbent will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations committed to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We value diversity and inclusion and draw from a workforce of over 5,000 UNOPS personnel across 80 countries.
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