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.

Purpose of the Position:

The Cybersecurity Governance administrator will provide support to the Cybersecurity Governance Unit (CSG) and to the Cybersecurity Division related activities.

Objectives of the Programme:

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

Main duties and responsibilities:

The incumbent will provide support to the Security Governance services and to the execution of internal UNICC projects or external projects for UNICC partners. Under the direct supervision of the Head, Cybersecurity Governance Unit (CSG), the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Participate in carrying out security risk assessments according to the established methodology, and participate in addressing identified risks. Liaise with business units and stakeholders across UNICC to identify acceptable levels of residual risk. Monitor treatment efforts
• Contribute to security and resilience maturity assessments for Partner agencies according to the established methodology. Provide support in recommending improvements to the methodology, as required
• Support the delivery of risk management awareness training programmes for all employees, contractors and approved system users
• Under guidance, carry out periodic access control reviews as part of the established ISMS and ISAE 3402 procedures
• Draft, maintain and publish up-to-date information security policies, standards and guidelines. Oversee the approval, training, and dissemination of security policies and practices
• Take part in vendor risk assurance assessments and track identified risks with service owners
• Assist with ISO review and audit response
• Perform other related duties and fulfil responsibilities as required

Experience and Skills required:

Essential:

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in Information Technology, including in assisting in the delivery of IT and/or Cybersecurity services
• Good understanding and practical experience of control frameworks (ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, etc.) and management systems
• Good understanding of cloud technologies and related risks
• Ability to draft qualitative reports
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines

Desirable:

• Experience in data analysis and presentation for executive review and decision making

Education:

Essential:

• Completion of secondary school diploma
• ITIL v3 Foundation

 Desirable:

• Any relevant cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CCSP, etc.)

Languages:

• English: Expert knowledge is required
• Knowledge of the local language of the Duty Station is an advantage

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.

Eligibility:

This vacancy is open to UNICC staff only.

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

Compensation:

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

• Brindisi, Italy: EUR 34,160
• Valencia, Spain: EUR 44,839

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 14 January 2024.

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

Please inform us should you require any specific accommodation to facilitate your application

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.