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 from any race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Purpose of the Position:

This position will support the internal or external activities related to the Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and implementation.

Objectives of the Programme:

The objectives of the Centre, as stated by its mandate, are to provide information and communication technology (ICT) services (including training) on an inter-organizational basis.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head, Business Continuity within the Cybersecurity Division and in close collaboration with the Cyber Security team. The incumbent could be requested to do any other tasks of similar level in related fields.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Assist in the development, documentation and review of BC/DR vision, strategy, processes, plans, risk assessments, and recovery solutions for Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) consulting, guidance, and recommendations
• Under close guidance, perform assessments and gap analysis of organizational business continuity management systems and disaster recovery plans
• Under guidance, conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) with business programs to identify critical business functions, processes and the underpinning IT resources and systems. Recommend solutions to manage and mitigate identified risks from the BIA
• Support and coordinate BC/DR projects including information gathering, scoping, planning, implementation, etc.
• Participate in the Development, coordination, and facilitation of the execution of BC/DR awareness training and test/drill exercises. Facilitate knowledge transfer as needed
• Provide support during the audit and help with the implementation and remediation of the audit recommendations
• Provide continuity support in case of major incidents or other significant events affecting the UNICC or Partner Organizations
• Provide other ad hoc support either within your team or in other teams as required – this includes the participation in special projects or support to service delivery for short period of time on a part-time or full-time basis upon request from the senior management

Experience and Skills required:

Essential:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant IT experience, including in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, project management and/or incident management
• Proven ability to prepare technical documentation and communicate to different target audiences

 Desirable:

• Experience in information security or infrastructure management (on premises or cloud-based environments)
• Experience in ISO audits, such as ISO 22301:2019, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, NFPA 1600, or NCEMA standards
• Experience in conducting: Risk assessments, Business impact analysis, Project management, Incident response or management

Education*:

Essential:

• First level University degree in Computer or Information science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields

Desirable:

• Training/certifications related to business continuity or disaster recovery (for example: CBCI, CBCP, EDRP, or CBCM)
• Training or certification in ISO audits, such as ISO 22301:2019, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, NFPA 1600, or NCEMA standards
• Certification(s) in Project Management, such as Agile, PMP or Prince2

Languages:

• English, advanced level is required
• Beginner knowledge of another official United Nations language 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.
• Moving forward in a changing environment: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.
• Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond: Develops and strengthens internal and external partnerships that can provide information, assistance and support to UNICC. Identifies and uses synergies across the Organization and with external partners.

Eligibility:

This vacancy notice is open only to internal candidates

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

• Brindisi, (Italy) including post adjustment (17,7% on June 2022): US$ 57,971
• New York, (USA) including post adjustment (73,8% on June 2022): US$ 85,603
• Valencia, (Spain) including post adjustment (24,1% on June 2022): US$ 61,124

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 5 July 2022.

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

* For UNICC staff members who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please refer to the applicable WHO e-Manual Annex 6 – Guidelines on Standard Minimum Experience Exposure and Education Requirements

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 from any race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.