Associate Information Systems Officer, New York

UN Secretariat, New York

• Organization: OICT - Office of Information and Communication Technology
• Country: United States
• City: New York
• Office: OICT New York
• Grade: P-2

Closing date: Monday, 8 February 2016

Posting Title: ASSOCIATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER
Job Code Title: ASSOCIATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER
Department/Office: OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 26 January 2016 - 08 February 2016
Job Opening Number: 54832
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
This Temporary Job Opening is valid until 2 Dec. 2016.
Owing to the temporary funding nature of this position, recruitment, selection or extension of appointments against this position will be subject to budgetary approval. There is no expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Secretariat of the United Nations. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Enterprise Applications Service Bangkok, in the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT). The incumbent reports to the Chief, Requirements and Specifications Section.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Associate Information Systems Officer is responsible for the following duties

• Participates in preparing user requirements and other technical specifications.
• Assists in the design, development and installation of information systems.
• Undertakes analysis of well-defined modules within the system, develop enhancements and new features to existing systems; may design and implement systems as needed.
• Undertakes rigorous testing and proving of applications software.
• Maintains assigned portions of systems, providing operational support for system's applications, analyzing and implementing system changes/upgrades, etc.
• Ensures data security and integrity.
• Participates in developing disaster recovery plans.
• Prepares, updates and maintains system's documentation and related technical/procedural manuals.
• Assists in the set-up and monitoring of software performance measures.
• Drafts training materials and conducts training sessions and demonstrations of systems for users.
• Participates with senior staff in assessing and testing new technology.
• Performs ad hoc duties as required.
• May provide guidance to new/junior staff.

Competencies
Professionalism

• Knowledge of basic systems analysis and design techniques, testing, debugging, and documentation standards, database design, storage and internal systems.
• 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.

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
• Places team agenda before personal agenda.
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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.

Education
A first-level university degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field.
Work Experience

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of knowledge management systems or related area.
• A minimum of two years of experience in at least three of the following technologies and frameworks is required: Java 2EE, Hibernate, Spring, Maven, C++, HTML, JavaScript, CSS.
• A minimum of two years in web applications development.
• No experience is required for candidates who have passed a United Nations Competitive Recruitment Examination.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required;
• knowledge of the other is desirable.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage

Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.