Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer (NIST Compliance) (4 Positions)

Position Title : Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer (NIST Compliance) (4 Positions)

Duty Station : Multiple Duty Stations

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 07 June 2024

Organizational Context and Scope:

IOM, the UN Migration Agency in Multiple Duty Stations is looking for an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer (NIST Compliance) who will be responsible and accountable for managing the implementation and standardization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) activities in the Country Office (CO).

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in management of ICT functions in an international organization or an international agency in a field location.
• Proven experience in IT security, particularly in compliance and standards, with a focus on NIST cybersecurity frameworks and guidelines.
• Experience in managing risk, implementing, and maintaining security controls, and responding to and recovering from cyber security incidents.
• Proven experience in engaging with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate to digital solutions.
• Ability to design and implement digital innovations to improve business processes.
• Hands on experience in planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of computer information systems; and,
• Experience in management and implementation of networks in multisite environments.

Skills

• NIST or IT Security Certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, NCSP etc. is an added advantage.
• A certificate in project management (PMP or Prince2), Business Relationship Management, andor IT service management (ITIL) is an added advantage.
• Certificate in any of the following: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA); Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist; Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Certified is a distinct advantage.
• Relevant certification in system and cloud computing is a distinct advantage.
• Proficiency in NIST cybersecurity frameworks and standards, with the ability to apply them in diverse organizational contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train teams to work effectively and harmoniously.
• Project management skills for efficient roll-out of ICT initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with business leaders and those with limited technical background effectively.
• Knowledge of database management and data processing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential data in a professional, responsible, and mature manner.
• Familiarity with global IT security trends and the ability to adapt NIST standards to evolving security threats and technologies; and,
• Knowledge of Windows Operating System, NetworkSystems administration, TCP/IP, Telecoms, Network Protocols, Cisco devices, VPN, MS Telephony, MS Office 365 apps, Antivirus Software, and utilities.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN language(Arabic, Chinese, French, and Russian) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes:

This selection process will be used primarily to staff the following duty stations:

• Bogota, Colombia
• Quito, Ecuador
• Guatemala City, Guatemala
• San Jose, Costa Rica