Chief of Unit, Information Systems
Quick answer
The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is hiring a Chief of Unit, Information Systems (P4) in Bangkok, Thailand, to lead the management of activities and provide strategic guidance on complex systems projects. The position requires a Master's degree and at least seven years of relevant experience.
- Role
- Chief of Unit, Information Systems
- Organization
- United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)
- Location
- BANGKOK, Thailand
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Chief of Unit, Information Systems position is responsible for planning, overseeing, and managing activities in the Unit, providing guidance on strategic development, and managing complex systems projects. The role involves developing cost proposals, overseeing technical evaluations, and providing professional leadership to the unit.
What you'll do
- Plans and oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Unit
- Provides guidance on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies
- Develops cost proposals for contractual services and manages the contract service
- Tracks and monitors project progress against plan, requirements, quality measures, and standard processes
- Provides professional leadership and work direction to the unit and supervises the work of new/junior officers
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field and determines the need for testing and evaluating new products and technologies
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or related field
- Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise software solutions
- Experience supporting software needs of UN peacekeeping operations, special political missions, humanitarian operations, or other complex field-based international organizations
- Experience managing a software engineering team
- Experience designing, developing, and delivering Data Integration platform for UN peacekeeping operations
- Experience leading the design, implementation, and support of SPO-SAP integration
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Bangkok, Thailand.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree, at least seven years of relevant experience, and experience in managing a software engineering team.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by visiting the provided link.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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