Associate Information Systems Officer (Business Analyst)

July 1, 2021July 30, 2021ViennaAustria

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Job Description

This position is located in the Product Management Services (PMS), Enterprise Applications Development Unit (EAD), Information Technology Service (ITS), Division for Management (DM), United Nations Office at Vienna /United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC). The incumbent will report directly to the Chief, EAD and work under the overall supervision of Chief, ITS. For more information on UNOV and UNODC, please visit www.unov.org and www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: •Provide substantive support to the management of projects involving feasibility studies, business analysis, design, development and implementation of new, moderately complex systems, and/or, participate as a member of a development team with responsibility for major components of the more complex systems. •Participate in the development of detailed system and other functional specifications and user documentation for major systems; develop functional specifications and system context diagrams as required. •Provide support and guidance to business users, analyzing users’ requirements and translating business needs into technical solutions and corresponding technical user stories used throughout the development process; ensure business requirements are clearly identified and understood, as well as technically feasible. •Facilitate effective project requirement discovery meetings while exhibiting confidence and extensive knowledge of business requirements and emerging technology standard methodologies. •Organize and perform unit- and integrated testing, designing and utilizing test bases; assist users in acceptance testing. •Participate in the development of training materials, operating and user manuals; conduct training sessions and demonstrations of systems for users •Research, analyze and evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for their deployment. •Participate in writing reports and papers on systems-related topics, system requirements, information strategy, etc. •Participate in developing and maintaining information systems project plans, schedules, and budgets. Assist in identifying appropriate human and technical resources to complete projects, assist in assuring that deviations from project schedule are addressed and communicated, assist in developing timely project status reports, monitoring project risk factors, escalating project issues, and providing quality assurance for all project deliverables. •Manage the maintenances of systems, operational support for system’s applications, analysing and implementing system changes/upgrades, etc. •Participate in facilitating communications between ITS and its clients for good client relations and is responsible for client accounts. •Provide substantive support in managing the development of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) or Note for Files (NFF) between clients and ITS, for IT services, including charge back mechanisms. •Provide guidance and work direction to assigned project team, and/or mentor and supervise the work of new/junior staff, contract staff, etc. Participate in planning and preparation of the budget, work programme and spending plan. •Perform other work-related duties as may be required.

Competencies

•Professionalism: Has knowledge of information technology/information management, particularly in systems analysis, planning and modelling business processes and systems design. Has knowledge of business analysis best-practices required to assess and/or improve IT solutions, services or platforms. Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills to include proficiency in the development and implementation of systems of moderate size/complexity. Has good knowledge of organization’s information infrastructure and IT strategy as it relates to user area(s). Is able to leverage new technologies for innovative and sustainable approaches to resolving a wide range of issues/problems. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. •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. •Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems or other relevant discipline, is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P). Certified Project Management Professional (PRINCE2) is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in the area of IT project management and business analysis or the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP)/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required. Experience with Business Process Modeling (BPM) or Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) Tools, and UML (Unified Modeling Language) is required. Experience drafting IT technical documentation and functional business requirements documentation is required. Progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area is desirable. Experience working with a team of software developers is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a technical test and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This is an extra-budgetary post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Vienna is classified as a H and a family duty station.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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