UNICC is committed to achieving diversity and inclusion within its workforce, providing an environment that reflects the values enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. UNICC is dedicated to the SDGs, making SDG-5 (Gender Equality) and SDG-10 (Reduce Inequalities) the organization goals.

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The objective of the Centre is to provide trusted ICT services and digital business solutions to its Clients and Partner Organizations.

Background information:

The Cloud Identity & Access Management Consultant will contribute to delivering Identity and Access Management operations expertise within the Cloud Operations and Platform Service Unit (OPDA). The Cloud Identity team provides both project and ongoing services for UNICC and its client organizations.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The incumbent will report to the Cloud Identity and Access Management Technician (OPDA) and will work in close collaboration with the Cloud Operations and Platform Service Unit (OPDA) teams. The incumbent will undertake the following duties and deliverables:

• Support UNICC and UNICC’s Clients on the design, build, implementation, and delivery of scalable Identity solutions to facilitate User Life-Cycle Management, Identity and Access Governance, Automated Provisioning, Identity synchronization, Single Sign-On, Federation and Privileged Identity Management
• Analyze, identify, and implement automation and optimization opportunities to enhance identity management
• Implement security best practices for identity management systems and federation services, ensuring least privilege access, security policies compliance, and robust identity-based vulnerability management
• Draft technical documentation on identity services, related procedures, and operations
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and new technologies, assessing their potential for adoption or integration

Experience and Skills required:

Essential:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in Cloud-related solutions
• Strong experience with a broad range of identity technologies, including single sign- on, identity synchronization, directory services, MFA, federation and role-based access control (RBAC)
• Understanding of specific protocols like SAML & OAuth2 and OpenID Connect
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft based identity solutions, such as Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure AD, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM)
• Experience with Cloud-Based services (IaaS & PaaS) in public or private cloud providers
• Hands-on experience on scripting and programming (PowerShell scripting, C#, )
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Desirable:

• Customer facing experience
• Understanding of M365
• Previous exposure to service management methodologies (ITIL)

Education:

Essential:

• First level degree in Computer Science or related area

Desirable:

• Microsoft related certification(s)
• IDAM related certification(s)
• ITIL certification

Languages:

• English: Expert knowledge is required

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.

Compensation:

Fee will be based either on the National Officer salary scales or the Individual Consultancy band levels (for Headquarters) 

• National Officer Salary Scale
• For headquarters, Individual Consultancy band levels will be used

Closing date for applications:

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on the 08 April 2025

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

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 without distinction on grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

For applications to be valid, they must contain a motivation letter and the filled Personal History Form.