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Job Title    Information Systems Officer UN Jobs
Organization United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe RSCE



Duty Station Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Reference 21-Information Management Systems-RSCE-160423-R-Entebbe M
Grade P3
 
About US
The Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
 
Job Summary  The Information Systems Officer reports to the Head of Unit. The incumbent is mainly responsible for the development of effective recommendations on systems design and applications to meet business requirements, and implementation of projects in a timely and efficient manner.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities 
Within delegated authority, the Information Systems Officer will be responsible for the
following duties
Specializes in major systems projects of significant importance to the institution, or major components of these complex systems which typically impact critical operations and large or multiple user groups.
Provides specialized advice on complex systems analysis and design; identifies the need for new systems or modifications to existing systems or responds to requests from users; develops plans for feasibility assessment, requirements specification, design, development, and implementation, including project plans, schedules, time and cost estimates, metrics and performance measures.
Is actively involved in the execution of the most complex aspects of the project e.g., systems analysis, development, programming, etc.; oversees development of documents and database structures, ensuring that all design aspects are addressed, and control and security mechanisms are established.
Tracks and monitors project progress against plans, requirements, quality measures, standard processes; liaises with users on all aspects and during all phases of development and implementation.
Provides professional leadership and work direction to assigned project teams, and/or mentors and supervises the work of new/junior officers, contract staff, etc.
Develops cost proposals for contractual services, oversees the technical evaluation of proposals received and manages the contract service.
Prepares technical and user documentation for entire systems and interdependent applications; prepares training material and detailed technical presentations.
Develops, implements and monitors information standards and guidelines, including testing paradigms.
Participates in planning and preparation of the budget, work program and spending plan.
Facilitates communications between the Information Systems Unit and its major clients for good client relations. Serves as coordinator in the development of Service Level Agreements SLAs between the client and the Information Systems Unit, for either specific IT services or general technology support, including any charge back mechanisms.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field and determines the need for testing and evaluating new products and technologies; provides leadership on introducing technological changes; prepares various technical reports.
Assists in providing support for computer information systems, applications support, server operations and administration, implementation of network projects, databases, and applications in assigned areas and troubleshooting for various applications.
Assists in providing timely and efficient IT support to all mission components and sites,
Receives and logs problem calls or service requests in the automated tracking system.
Attempts to resolve problem calls or service requests on initial contact.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe RSCE Information Systems Officer job placement should hold an advanced university degree Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two 2 years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area is required.
Experience leading and managing small to medium technical teams is desirable.
At least two years of experience providing services in Information Systems or related area to or in a field operation of the United Nations common system or comparable international organization or in the military environment is desirable.
Experience in business relationship management practices and/or client services is desirable.
Experience in service management is desirable.
Languages fluency in oral and written English is required.
 
Competencies
Professionalism Knowledge of information technology and applications, including computer system networks. Good technical skills, ability to conduct network maintenance, provide server services, user support, implement and maintain Business Continuity systems, and information systems security and control. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Technological Awareness Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.
Client Orientation Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
 
How to Apply
All qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations in this capacity should apply online at the link below.
 
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NB The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
 
Deadline 22nd September 2021
 

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