UNICC is committed to achieving diversity and inclusion within its workforce, providing an environment that reflects the values enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. UNICC is dedicated to the SDGs, making SDG-5 (Gender Equality) and SDG-10 (Reduce Inequalities) the organization goals.

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The objective of the Centre is to provide trusted ICT services and digital business solutions to its Clients and Partner Organizations.

Background information:

UNICC is currently in need for a consultant that will provide a comprehensive and rapid access to qualified and skilled resources on the Digital Treasury Solutions area

Main duties and responsibilities:

The consultant will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Product Manager within the Digital Products Unit (DSDP) and in close collaboration with the other DHoTS teams. The consultant shall ensure completion of the following deliverables:

• Implement FSP connectivity for a number of selected FSPs within the UN FIS Trax shared payment gateway
• Provide advisory on Trax infrastructure, suggest performance improvements for its future expansion
• Following the unit’s best practices,own product backlog and provide effort estimations, manage risk & prioritize tasks
• Provide guidance in decisions for product migration or their upgrade life cycle
• Support IS020022 payment implementation and migration for UN system within FIS Trax shared payment gateway
• Collaborate in bank relationship management, onboarding and coordination for the selected FSPs onboarding
• Provide design solutions for product enhancements as required
• Provide guidance and enable DHoTS team members for any Trax related issues
• Review and collect FSP/Agency documentation on FIS Trax build
• Collaborate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures for DHoTS for the following
  • FSP Connectivity
  • Payment types and payment types configuration
• Provide incdent resolution for the assigned DHoTs operations
• Develop technical recommendation to avoid DHoTS configuration conflicts
• Conduct and manage relevant testing processes for the selected FSP connectivity
• Advise relevant stakeholders and support new agency onboarding process

Experience and Skills required:

Essential:

• At least four (4) years of relevant IT/Fintech experience
• Proven experience in two or more of the following tools and technologies:
• Treasury Management Systems (ERP Treasury, FIS TRAX)
• Financial Message Formats (ISO20022, SWIFT MTs)
• Payment type (domestic, cross-border, SEPA)
• Customer to Bank connectivity (H2H, SWIFT, EBICS)
• Java & Groovy Scripting
• Understanding of Payment Ecosystem and infrastructure terminologies
• Thorough knowledge of FIS Trax and its various modules

Desirable:

• Understanding of SQL concepts

Education:

Essential:

• First university degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Finance, Business Management or related field

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Interfacing, API configuration, Server level configuration

Languages:

• English: Expert knowledge is required

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.
• Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.

Compensation:

Fee will be based either on the National Officer salary scales or the Individual Consultancy band levels (for Headquarters) 

• National Officer Salary Scale
• For headquarters, Individual Consultancy band levels will be used

Closing date for applications:

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on the 1 December 2025

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

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.

For applications to be valid, they must contain a motivation letter and the filled Personal History Form.