Technical Assistant , Multiple positions

The United Nations Department of Field Support, Information and communications Technology Division (UN DFS-ICTD) is responsible for the delivery of applications that satisfy the requirements of the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support (DPKO/DFS) missions as well as Special Political Missions (SPMs). Field Technology Service (FTS) in the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) infrastructure, systems and software applications in support of operational requirements of peacekeeping missions as well as special political missions.

The Technology Development, Design and Planning Section (TDDPS) under the FTS umbrella is responsible for the development of projects and services that satisfy the requirements of the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support (DPKO/DFS) missions. DFS has implemented a range of systems to address the principal requirements of peacekeeping operations and to support and enhance the processes DFS undertakes.  Technology Development Unit is a central pillar of the TDDPS section and acts a centre of excellence for idea generation, transformation of ideas into products/solutions or enhancing existing solutions that address problems facing Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support (DPKO/DFS) missions through the use of Information Communication Technology ICT.

The incumbent will be part of a team of professionals that have combined decade’s long experience in the UN field missions.

Under the overall supervision of the UNOPS Senior Programme Manager, the incumbent works under the direct guidance of the Information Systems Coordinator and Chief, Technology Development, Design and Planning (TDDPS) at UNFICT and is responsible for following duties.

• Provide logistical and administrative support, make arrangements for meetings, maintain and update files/records on behalf of the TDDPS Section Chief.
• Liaise with TDDPS partners, contractors, vendors and possible research centres and universities (locally and globally) as required;
• Draft routine administrative and technical correspondence, reports and other documents;
• Research and compile background materials for reports, briefings, and other.
• Maintain and update the Project Information Management System and reporting tools;
• Monitor status of project proposals and receipt of relevant project documentation for review and approval;
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of project proposals, budget implementations, and expenditures;
• Assist with the coordination of events promoting projects to field missions;
• Compile, summarize and present basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related issues;
• Ensure effective coordination within different offices of the FTS and field missions in order to maximize possibilities of collaboration related to the project and its implementation;
• Coordinate extensively with Service Units and Project Managers throughout project life cycles;
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of internal and external communication materials;
• Perform other duties as required

a. Education 

High school diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, information Systems, Business Administration or any related fields is an asset or advantage. 

b. Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in an international/ multicultural organization in the field of ICT, budget and finance, administration, human resources, or other related fields is required.
• Experience in writing of various communications materials and related documents is desirable.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

 ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

The cluster also supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services