UNOPS
- Manages projects involving feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation of new systems, using the Power Platform, Azure and other Cloud technologies.
- Designs, develops, tests and deploys end-to-end solution for automating business process in various offices/sections; multitasking across projects.
- Acts as a business analyst for new project requests.
- Provides support on relevant systems, applications and assigned areas.
- Installs application systems software and hardware according to specifications.
- Provides advance support in gathering requirements, planning, specification, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of customized application software systems.
- Works with senior IT staff in the definition and specification of requirements.
- Builds, tests and modifies prototype application software based on detailed instructions.
- Installs and maintains software systems.
- Support senior staff in the creation and maintenance of application software including Azure, Power Platform, SharePoint and other web and cloud technologies; and general database administration and management.
- Develops and maintains information systems that require integration of many interrelated systems and program elements. Design, architect and automate solutions using on-prem and cloud platforms.
- Assists in the preparation of technical and user documentation, as well as in the production of training materials.
- Provides support on software development matters, including security, data integrity and recovery
- Contribute to the discovery and evaluation of new technologies and techniques.
- Assists with needs assessment for new systems (including modifications to existing systems)
- Performs ongoing reviews with users and developers and responds to requirements.
- Provides specialized advice to users and citizen developers, analyzing users’ requirements and translating these into new applications.
- Requests, implements, provides operational support and maintains various applications.
- Maintains regular contact with users and technical staff in user offices and provides support as required.
- Conducts research on new technologies as requested.
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field.
- Assists in testing and evaluating new products and technologies.
- Monitor cybersecurity alerts.
- Generate reports related to cybersecurity.
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 degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems / Technology, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
- A first-level university degree with an additional two years of relevant experience in information and communications technology may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- Work Experience
Required
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in information technology or related area
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in Defender Online
- Recent experience in Power Platform, Azure, Microsoft SQL or other cloud technologies
Desirable
- Microsoft certified professional certification
- Experience in development on MS Sharepoint platform, MS Visual Studio Dot.Net, C#, and/or Javascript programming
- Languages
- Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language (Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese) is an asset.
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UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!
Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.unops.org.