Information Systems Assistant, New York:closing date: Saturday, 7 March 2015

closing date: Saturday, 7 March 2015

Posting Title: Information Systems Assistant, G6

Job Code Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT

Department/ Office: Department for General Assembly and Conference Management

Duty Station: NEW YORK

Posting Period: 5 February 2015-7 March 2015

Job Opening number: 15-IST-DGACM-39976-R-NEW YORK (R)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis, whether or not the candidate is a resident of the duty station.

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Organizational Setting and Reporting

This post is located in the Department of General Assembly and Conference Management, Office of Under-Secretary General, Information Communication and Technology Section (DGACM/OUSG/ICTS).

The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Information Systems Unit of the Information Communication and Technology Section (DGACM/OUSG/ICTS) and within delegated authority, the Information Systems Assistant will be responsible for the following duties for DGACM web application development: UN DGACM main mission is to enhance communication among Member States by facilitating dialogue and cooperation and, in the process, contributing to the realization of the goals and objectives outlined in the Charter of the United Nations.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Information Systems Assistant will be responsible for the following duties

As a technical focal point for DGACM web applications, participates in the development, programming, testing, debugging and implementation of new applications, modules and functionalities.
Develops, tests and implements web-based application systems and programs using UN established standards for IT technologies, programming languages and tools.
Provides technical support on relevant hardware and software systems applications used in conference management operations.
Provides support in the planning, specification, design, development, implementation and maintenance of customized application software systems in DGACM, works with senior IT staff on the definition and specification of requirements; builds, tests and modifies prototype application software based on detailed instructions.
Supports senior staff in the creation and maintenance of application software within web-based architectures; assists in the preparation of technical and user documentation, as well as in the production of training materials.
Provides support on software development matters, including security, data integrity and recovery; assists with needs assessment for new systems (including modifications to existing systems); performs ongoing reviews with users and developers and responds to requirements; requests, implements, provides operational support and maintains various applications.
Maintains regular contact with users and technical staff in DGACM and provides support as required.
Conducts research on new technologies as requested; keeps abreast of developments in the field; assists in testing and evaluating new products and technologies.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field; performs benchmarking and proposes new technologies.
Provides guidance to new/junior staff.
Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM

Knowledge of organizational information infrastructure, including hardware, software and application systems.
Knowledge of relevant programming language(s) and ability to use programming skills to develop information systems.
Knowledge of system development workflow and document flow processes, ability to conduct research and gather information from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources.
Ability to respond to changing requirements and assignments, ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given.
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.
Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

TEAMWORK

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;
is willing to learn from others;
places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
identifies priority activities and assignments;
adjusts priorities as required;
allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
uses time efficiently.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of experience in information systems analysis and object oriented programming, systems administration and maintenance, software development, and creating dynamic database driven web sites is required.
Experience with .NET MVC Framework, Web Services, Magic UniPaas, SQL, HTML/CSS, Java-script frameworks and libraries (Angular JS and jQuery, Ext JS), JSON, XML is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment Method

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

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