The Information Technology Officer will be responsible for carrying out the following:
- Undertake research and prepare studies and parts thereof;
- Participate in the organization of expert group meetings and workshops in the Division’s substantive activities;
- Perform regional/sub-regional analysis in the area of ICT and knowledge management for sustainable development, particularly for achieving the Millennium Development Goals;
- Advocate appropriate ICT and knowledge management policies, strategies and implementation plans for building the information society and knowledge-based economy;
- Promote regional integration and cooperation in the development of an ICT sector at the national and regional levels;
- Contribute to networking of information society stakeholders and collaboration with regional/international organizations;
- Prepare field project proposals in line with ESCWA’s sub-programme related to ICT for regional integration;
- Follow-up on the implementation of ICT field projects and secure partner collaboration and support;
- Prepare documents and other communications such as reports, letters, proposals, web site content, and speeches;
- Recommend directions and participate in the formulation of the Division’s work programmes and plans;
- Assess and plan for human resource requirements;
- Provide technical assistance to member States and other organizations;
- Conduct training;
- Represent ESCWA in substantive meetings and related activities in member States and in various regional and international ICT forums;
- Take part in, and wherever required lead, missions as a senior expert; perform other related duties as required, including administrative tasks necessary to deliver the teams services.
Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and excellent understanding of information and communications technology for regional development and the limitations of technology. Strong research capabilities; good analytical and problem solving capacity. Ability to determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by others and make assessment of research documentation and studies.Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
Communications: Strong and effective written and oral communication skills, including sound drafting abilities, particularly in preparing reports that are clear, concise and intelligible. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Proven ability to provide effective skills in team formation and leadership, and transfer advice and skill to staff at all levels and with different national and cultural backgrounds; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Leadership: Anticipates and resolves conflict by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions.Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives.Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support.
Judgment: Discretion and sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues.Gathers relevant information before making a decision; checking assumptions against facts.Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information.
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in a specialized field of ICT relevant to the work of the Commission, e.g. computer or electrical engineering, computer science, telecommunications, knowledge management or a related field that provides the necessary technological and analytical knowledge and skills in ICT. A first-level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience is required, including good understanding of ICT’s strategic direction, and ability to transform it into a result-oriented work programme. Experience in projects or activities related to information and communication technology for development. Experience in the context of a developing country is an advantage.
- English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post, fluency in written and oral English and Arabic is required.
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