ICT Senior Officer – Drone Digital Forensics

Background Information – Job-specific

* 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 provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

The New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York- based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.

The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, 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) It provides Services to partners’ programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

UNOPS has signed an agreement with UNGSC and the UNGSC ICT Programme Support Team has the scope to manage and coordinate for the implementation of all Financial Agreements between UNGSC and UNOPS, also to provide related administrative support to UNGSC.

The Department of Operational Support (DOS) is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of the Field Technology Sections’ (FTS) infrastructure, systems and software applications in support of the operational requirements of Peacekeeping Missions, Special Political Missions, as well as Department of Peace Operations (DPO) and DOS at Headquarters.

The Technology Development, Design and Planning Section (TDDPS) identifies, harnesses and operationalizes innovative and emerging technology solutions that can serve as effort/force multipliers, and provide measurable advantages and benefits over traditional approaches. The Section takes a holistic approach: from exploration, solution identification, proof of concept, introduction to field missions, streamlining and enhancing existing practices, and mainstreaming successful technologies.

The ICT Senior Officer – Drone Digital Forensics will carry out his/her tasks at UNGSC, SGITT/Technology Development Design and Planning Section (TDDPS)/Technology Development Unit (Unit) in Valencia (Spain).

This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects carried out for or in the United Nations Secretariat.

The incumbent of this position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of UNOPS Senior Programme Manager, the ICT Senior Officer – Drone Digital Forensics will work under the direct guidance of the Chief, Technology Development Unit in TDDPS.
The ICT Senior Officer – Drone Digital Forensics will administratively report to the ICT Senior Officer, Technical Manager of the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) services financial agreement between UNOPS and UNGSC and will perform the following duties:

Summary of Key Functions:

1. UAS Digital Forensics
2. UAS Training
3. General Guidance
4. UAS Digital Forensics

• UAS Digital forensics technology watch and forecasting.
• Develop content for delivery in the UAS Digital Forensics course.
• Support missions with their digital forensics Level 1 capability.
• Carry out Level 2 UAS Digital Forensics investigations.
• Travel to missions as required to support UAS Digital Forensics operations.
• Provide support to trained UAS digital forensics mission personnel.
• Create concise reports in line with existing mission procedures.
• Draft correspondence and communications, including work plan revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.
• Serve as a focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of information related to Drone Digital Forensics.

2. UAS Training

• Travel to missions and locations selected by AFP’s as required to support UAS training delivery.
• Deliver and develop content to contribute towards ongoing UAS instructors and trainers’ courses.
• Assess UAV remote pilots’ knowledge of theory and practical flying skills.
• Manage the procurement of the UAS, as directed.

3. General Guidance

• Keep abreast of developments in the field; performs benchmarking and proposes new acquisitions.
• Provide guidance to new/junior staff.

4. Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.

Impact of Results

The results of work of the ICT Senior Officer – Drone Digital Forensics impact directly on delivery of services that satisfy the requirements of the Department as well as the performance of these services implemented in the DOS supported entities, field missions, agencies, funds, programs and headquarters. The ICT Senior Officer – Drone Digital Forensics initiates and promotes technology solutions and innovations, integrating military, police and civilian technologies and expertise, in support of making UN peace operations more safe, more effective, and efficient; and creates synergies that emphasize on enhanced operational performance, impact and capacities through the introduction of modern technology to UN peacekeeping and field missions. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring activities for all global locations are in line with the overall business targets and UN policies, rules, and regulations.

Monitoring and Progress Controls
Meetings with supervisor and feedback as necessary.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Technologies, Mathematics, Telecommunication, Business Administration or in a field related to the post description is required.
• A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) combined with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

Required:

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in UAS or related field;
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in Drone Digital Forensics or related field;
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with large data sets and quality assurance.

Desired: The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply

• Experience in the delivery of UAS training

Language requirements

• Fluency in English (write, read, speak) is required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc…

Contract type, level and duration

• Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
• Contract level: IICA 1
• Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.