UNESCO recruits 01 Infrastructure operations officer
UNESCO
Paris, France
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS OFFICER
Post Number : DBS 110
Grade : P-3
Parent Sector : Sector For Administration and Management (ADM)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Computer Sciences / Information Technologies
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 15-SEPT-2021
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTThe position is located in the Bureau of Digital Business Solutions in the Sector for Administration and Management .
Digital technologies play a key role in the fulfilment of UNESCO’s mandate and the delivery of its programme. To support and enable the strategic transformation agenda, new digital technologies are being implemented across the Organization. The Bureau of Digital Business Solutions (DBS) plays a key role in this implementation. DBS serves as the Secretariat for the Organization’s digital transformation governance, facilitating the development and evolution of the One-UNESCO Digital Strategy.
As a key partner in the implementation of this strategy, the Bureau’s work includes the design and deployment of coherent and integrated corporate solutions to support the delivery of UNESCO’s programmatic outputs, while ensuring that all digital/IT services remain functional and operational at all times, and information management, digital/IT risk mitigation and cybersecurity measures are in place.
The objectives and outputs of the Bureau are highly service oriented, requiring business engagement, customer focus and innovative digital solutions. New ways of working are needed that provide both effectiveness and efficiency in solution delivery, built on best in class principles of user experience design and digital/IT architectures.
Located in the IT Operations and Service Section and under the direct supervision of the Senior IT Operations and Service Manager, the Infrastructure Operations Officer contributes to the delivery of the Bureau’s outputs and digital transformation as a whole, and is responsible for enabling a stable and secure IT digital infrastructure environment, designing and delivering technical initiatives that simplify the organization’s digital landscape, and optimizing customer-centric services.
The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:Play a key role in running system and network infrastructures and implementing fit-for-purpose enterprise infrastructure projects.
Substantively support systems and network operations staff on designing and implementing secure features, both for on-premise and external Cloud environments, delivering digital services to external and internal users/customers.Investigate and resolve system operations issues.Ensure all assigned service requests are resolved within defined service performance levels, and actively communicate and where appropriate interface with users and technology suppliers to resolve any operational issues.Support the operational security of Cloud environments.Maintain strong links with field unit IT staff and contractors and ensure that appropriate operational support is delivered globally.Work closely with the development team for monitoring and application development, business continuity planning, disaster recovery planning, capacity engineering, reliability improvement initiatives and digital platform optimization.Implement the latest technologies to improve infrastructure and network performance and security, ensuring digital information systems are maintained at optimal levels.Manage relationships and contracts with vendors, including digital platforms, telecommunication and multimedia companies, network providers, etc.Document IT infrastructure, system operations and other related policy and procedural documents as defined by organizational standards.Perform such other duties as may be assigned. COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)Communication (C)Accountability (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)-For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
A first-level university degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work ExperienceMinimum of four (4) years years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience managing secure IT network and infrastructure environments, including PCs, mobile, cloud-based systems and customer focused infrastructure services delivery, of which preferably two (2) years acquired at international level.
Experience in vendor and stakeholder management.Experience handling complex service requests with tact and diplomacy.Experience working in a client facing role.
Skills & CompetenciesExcellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to speak and present effectively, concisely and persuasively.
Excellent coordination, organization and planning skills.Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills.Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.Ability to take initiative and to manage competing priorities, with a strong capacity for accuracy, close attention to detail and quality of work.Ability to deliver a high quality service in a timely manner; strong client orientation focus.Ability to provide quality and timely support and services. Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Work ExperienceExperience in managing or mentoring a team.
Skills & CompetenciesGood knowledge and understanding of managing IT for business is desirable.
Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the United Nations system.
LanguagesGood knowledge of French (oral and written).
Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTSUNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESSPlease note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States (last update here) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.aPOSTULER