The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all Secretariat Entities, Peacekeeping and Special Political missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system worldwide.This position is located in the Technology Infrastructure Support Unit (TISU) of the Infrastructure Operations Section (IOS) within the Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunication Technology (SGITT) at the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC)/United Nations Information and Communication Technology Facility (UNICTF) in Valencia, Spain.The incumbent will report to the Chief IOS or other designated officer.Responsibilities:Within delegated authority, the Telecommunications Officer will be responsible for the following duties:Manages the Unit of the mission; ensures that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion.Develops strategies and oversees the design and implementation of major telecommunications systems initiatives; manages/oversees multiple, concurrent and often disparate tasks for projects that span regional field missions, or, where applicable all field missions.Leads and directs the various teams comprising the Unit; may oversee activities for a discrete nature; plans and allocates work assignments; coaches, mentors, and evaluates staff; participates in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programs.Identifies the need for new systems (or modifications to existing systems) or responds to requests from customers; develops plans for feasibility assessment, designs, develops project plans, schedules, time and cost estimates and carries out implementations.Develops the Unit's budget and ensures proper expenditure according to UN Financial Rules.Manages procurements, including conducting needs assessments and benchmarks, preparing bid documents and arranging contracts; supervises, coordinates and negotiates the services required to enable the management and operation of interdependent information technology and telecommunications systems.Manages telecommunications assets with respect to deployment, usage and redeployment.Provides emergency communications capabilities in support of staff security, including providing a focal point for inter-agency emergency field security communications liaison; ensures effective coordination with other UN Agencies in order to maximize possibilities of interagency collaboration in the field of telecommunications.Performs other related duties as required.CompetenciesProfessionalism: 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.Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent is required.Work ExperienceExperience in managing multiple technological layers of Internet of Things platform is required. Experience working in a UN field operation or similar multi-lateral or non-governmental organization is desirable.LanguagesEnglish and French are working languages of the United Nations. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.Special Notice- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.- Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members.
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