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.

UNICC encourages Short-Term Developmental Assignments (STDAs) to give Staff opportunities to enhance their skills and gain diverse experiences by broadening exposure to different work environments.

The Lead Corporate Systems role is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and management of the UNICC’s systems. This position ensures that all corporate systems are effectively integrated, secure, and aligned with the business goals. The Lead will manage collaborate with various departments to deliver high-quality solutions. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Controller and Chief, Business Control Section (MSB), the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Develop and implement the IT strategy for corporate systems in alignment with business objectives
• Plan and oversee the execution of system upgrades, implementations, and integrations
• Ensure seamless integration between various corporate systems to enhance operational efficiency
• Identify areas for improvement in existing systems and processes
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance system performance and user experience
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting

Experience and Skills required:

Essential:

• Proven experience in leading IT teams and projects
• Background in managing corporate systems such as ERP, CRM, financial systems, and other enterprise applications
• Experience in strategic planning and execution
• Proficiency in enterprise software systems such as Microsoft Dynamics
• Ability to analyze complex systems and processes to identify areas for improvement
• Understanding of budgeting and financial management related to IT projects and systems

Education:

Essential:

• First university degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or any related field

Desirable:

• Agile or project management related certification

Languages skills:

• English: Expert knowledge is required

Benefits for the staff:

• Job enhancement and enrichment
• Facilitation of a change of mindset in viewing geographical and functional mobility as an opportunity for growth and development
• Learning and skills enhancement
• Opening of potential future professional and career development opportunities

Eligibility:

In order to be eligible, staff members should:

• Be already working at G6, G7, P2, P3 level
• Have served in their current fixed-term position for at least two years
• Hold a continuing or fixed-term appointment which is expected to continue for at least six months after completion of the short-term developmental assignment
• Have received an overall rating of at least “satisfactory performance” in their last PMDS
• Obtain their Supervisor’s approval

Selection process:

• The HR focal point of the receiving office will carry out an initial review of the applications for eligibility
• The applications will then be reviewed by the supervisor of the receiving office who will make a final selection. In reviewing applications, due consideration will be given to staff’s proven commitment to learning and development, their performance record, as well as to the relevance of the staff exchange for the staff member’s personal and professional development

Closing date for applications:

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on 19 September 2024.