ICT Advisor – Business and Solutions Architect

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Position Title: ICT Advisor – Business and Solutions Architect
Location: Remote
Country: Remote
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UNOPS, established as a central resource of the United Nations, is dedicated to supporting partners in building a better future through efficient, effective, and sustainable project management, procurement, and infrastructure services. The organization operates in approximately 125 countries, providing services to governments, donors, and various United Nations organizations. The New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) specifically supports the United Nations Secretariat and other New York-based UN organizations, focusing on project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management. The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) within UNOPS combines several portfolios to support diverse partners in peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development operations, ensuring that programs are designed and managed with a global perspective.

Job Overview:
The position of ICT Advisor – Business and Solutions Architect at UNOPS is aimed at providing expert consulting services to evaluate a major enterprise system for a partner in Europe. The consultant will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive review of the system, focusing on its ownership, funding model, staffing, and overall budget. The role requires delivering a detailed report with findings and actionable recommendations, as well as developing a high-level implementation plan to support those recommendations. The consultant will work closely with the UNOPS Programme Manager and the partner organization to ensure that the system aligns with strategic objectives and supports efficient management across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The ICT Advisor will undertake a series of tasks including:

• Ownership and Governance Assessment: Identify the current ownership structure, evaluate the governance framework, and suggest necessary changes to align with strategic goals.
• Scope and Integration Analysis: Identify key workflows and features of the system, evaluate dependencies, and confirm the project scope.
• Financing Model Analysis: Analyze the existing financing model, assess cost recovery mechanisms, and suggest improvements for sustainability.
• Staffing Requirements: Review current staffing levels, evaluate skills and competencies, and provide recommendations for optimizing resources.
• Budget Analysis: Examine the current budget, assess historical budget utilization, and propose adjustments for future needs. The performance of the ICT Advisor will be evaluated based on timely completion of milestones, quality of deliverables, and effectiveness of stakeholder engagement strategies.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Project Management, or related fields, along with seven years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor's) with nine years of experience will be accepted. A PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is required. Relevant experience includes digital transformation initiatives, business and systems analysis, managing complex business process reengineering projects, writing assessment reports, and developing costing models for large systems.

Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include an advanced university degree (Master's) in relevant fields such as Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or Project Management. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's) is acceptable if accompanied by additional years of experience. Candidates must also hold a PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification, which is essential for the role.

Experience:
The position requires significant experience in relevant fields, specifically: at least six years in business and systems analysis, five years managing complex business process reengineering initiatives, three years writing assessment reports, and two years developing and assessing costing models for large systems. Management consulting experience and familiarity with international organizations like the UN are desirable but not mandatory.

Languages:
Fluency in English (reading, speaking, writing) is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of French is desirable, and proficiency in another official United Nations language is considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is ICA (Individual Contractor Agreement) at level IICA 3, with an ongoing duration subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and encourages qualified women and candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and seeks to accommodate candidates with special needs. All personnel are expected to adhere to UNOPS policies and demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Background checks are conducted on all potential personnel, and recruitment is contingent on the results.