The UNICC workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNICC seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity by ensuring equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates from any race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Purpose of the Position:

Reporting to the Chief, Projects & Programmes Section (CPP) within the Client and Projects Division (CP), the post would be responsible for providing Project & Programme Coordination activities.

Objectives of the Programme:

The objectives of the Centre, as stated by its mandate, are to provide information and communication technology (ICT) services (including training) on an inter-organizational basis.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief, Projects & Programmes section (CPP). The incumbent could be requested to do any other tasks of similar level in related fields.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Assist in the coordination of activities pertaining to internal or external UNICC projects and/or programmes
• Liaise with Pre-sales team on the pre-planning of projects and programmes, to identify, high probability projects opportunities
• Support Programme Managers and/or Project Managers with project and/or programme deliverables, Atlassian updates, and serve as OIC as needed
• Work with Governance PMO to ensure projects and programmes are adhering to relevant frameworks, and have Audit-related artefacts in place
• Ensure alignment across delivery teams who may represent resources from multiple internal (UNICC, client teams) and external sources (vendors, consultancies, product teams)
• Assist with stakeholder engagement and management (internal and external, as applicable)
• Assist in the brainstorming and institutionalizing of product management at UNICC
• Provide other ad hoc support either within your team or in other teams as required – this includes the participation in special projects/programmes or support to service delivery for short period of time on a part-time or full-time basis upon request from the senior management

Experience and Skills required:

Essential:

• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in information technology and/or related area, including in project or programme coordination
• Strong knowledge of Project management best practices, AGILE/SCRUM, and/or PRINCE2/PMP

Desirable:

• Knowledge of project management and transition to Operations
• Experience in Business relationship support
• Experience with stakeholder engagement/management
• Strong technical background in the areas of infrastructure, including application development/management, networks
• Basic experience in training others

Education:

Essential:

• First-level University degree in Computer Science, International Relations, Information Systems/Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or related field

 Desirable:

• Certification in Agile Project Management Framework
• ITIL management certifications or training

Languages:

• English: Expert knowledge is required
• Knowledge of additional UN language is advantageous

UNICC Global Competencies:

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts.
• Communicating: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Demonstrates the ability to work constructively with people of all
  backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute.
• Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.
• Moving forward in a changing environment: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.

Eligibility:

This vacancy notice is open only to internal candidates

Compensation:
Annual Salary Estimation (net of tax at single rate):

• Valencia, (Spain) including post adjustment (25,3% on May 2022): US$ 63,420
• Brindisi (Italy) including post adjustment (19% on May 2022): US$ 60,231

UNICC also offers generous leave and absence allowances, flexible working hours, overtime compensation, teleworking, access to training, and depending on eligibility other benefits such as relocation grant, dependency allowance, language allowance, or education grant.

Closing date for applications:

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on 6 June 2022.

Notes:

• Technical and/or personality tests may be carried out as part of the selection process
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• Though you may not be selected for this advertised position, the UNICC will keep your application in a roster if your profile is deemed to be of potential interest for the Centre. You may thus be solicited by our HR department to participate in an interview for another position

Applications from women are particularly encouraged for this vacancy