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UN Jobs – ICT Security and Operational Resilience Associate Officer at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Organisation: United
Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Vacancy Code:
VA/2015/B5004/8159
VA/2015/B5004/8159
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Grade Level: P3
Reports to: ICT Security
and Operational Resilience Coordinator
and Operational Resilience Coordinator
About UNOPS:
United Nations Office for
Project Services (UNOPS)’ mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system
and its partners to implement peace building, humanitarian and development
operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments,
UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet
world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN
organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other
development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to
results on the ground.
Project Services (UNOPS)’ mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system
and its partners to implement peace building, humanitarian and development
operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments,
UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet
world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN
organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other
development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to
results on the ground.
About DFS – UNSOA:
The United Nations Department
of Field Support, Information and Communications Technology Division (UN
DFS-ICTD) is responsible for the delivery of applications that satisfy the
requirements of the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support
(DPKO/DFS) missions as well as Special Political Missions (SPMs). The United
Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA) is a field support operation led by
the United Nations Department of Field Support (DFS) under UN security Council
Resolution 1863 (2009) mandated to deliver a logistics capacity support package
to AMISOM (African Union Mission in Somalia), as well as to provide operational
support to other East African missions. The logistics package consists of
equipment and mission support services, including ICT infrastructure, systems
and software applications in support of United Nations peacekeeping operations,
DFS and DPI in the region. UNSOA is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with
logistics operations facilitated through Mombasa, Kenya and Mogadishu, Somalia.
In addition, as a member of the East African Missions and Region 2, UNSOA is a
beneficiary of centralized ICT services provided by the Regional ICT Services
(RICTS) office of the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE). These services
include ICT Technical & Signals Training, Applications Implementation,
Autonomous ICT Communications, ICT Security & Compliance, and Physical ICT
Security and Surveillance. As per GA A/67/723, there is no separate funding assessment
made for the RSCE. Each mission contributes a portion of its budget and
personnel to enable the services of the RSCE. UNOPS has been requested to
assist in the implementation of this activity.
of Field Support, Information and Communications Technology Division (UN
DFS-ICTD) is responsible for the delivery of applications that satisfy the
requirements of the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support
(DPKO/DFS) missions as well as Special Political Missions (SPMs). The United
Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA) is a field support operation led by
the United Nations Department of Field Support (DFS) under UN security Council
Resolution 1863 (2009) mandated to deliver a logistics capacity support package
to AMISOM (African Union Mission in Somalia), as well as to provide operational
support to other East African missions. The logistics package consists of
equipment and mission support services, including ICT infrastructure, systems
and software applications in support of United Nations peacekeeping operations,
DFS and DPI in the region. UNSOA is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with
logistics operations facilitated through Mombasa, Kenya and Mogadishu, Somalia.
In addition, as a member of the East African Missions and Region 2, UNSOA is a
beneficiary of centralized ICT services provided by the Regional ICT Services
(RICTS) office of the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE). These services
include ICT Technical & Signals Training, Applications Implementation,
Autonomous ICT Communications, ICT Security & Compliance, and Physical ICT
Security and Surveillance. As per GA A/67/723, there is no separate funding assessment
made for the RSCE. Each mission contributes a portion of its budget and
personnel to enable the services of the RSCE. UNOPS has been requested to
assist in the implementation of this activity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the leadership of the
ICT Security and Operational Resilience Coordinator, the incumbent will assume
the following responsibilities:
Under the leadership of the
ICT Security and Operational Resilience Coordinator, the incumbent will assume
the following responsibilities:
- In
charge of evaluating existing security and safety systems to determine the
potential risks and identify possible ICT based integrated mitigation
measures - Provide
evaluations on current security system and recommendations for
improvements, utilizing ICT-based compatible, integrated security
solutions - Regularly
review regulations, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in
preparation for and conducts assessments - Take
part in technical meetings with client missions to gather data for
preparation of assessment
activities - In
charge of evaluating security documentation and operational activities to
ensure they meet requirements - Ensure
that all required and applicable ICT-based security controls have been
properly identified, implemented and maintained as intended - Responsible
for preparing and conducting client security assessment briefings - Create,
review and edit related documentation using Microsoft Office Productivity
tools such as Access, Excel, Word, etc. - Draft
ICT risk assessment reports based on findings from the assessment
activities - Provide
ICT-based integrated security solution services including physical
security, static security, personnel security, facilities security,
operations security, and integrated fire safety systems - Technically
support other ICT security activities such as regional ICT security
integration activities - Project
Management of assigned client projects ensuring proper information flow,
leveled expectations and on time deliverables - On-site
Quality Control/Compliance assessments using project management tools and
methodology - Offer
client support via conference calls, on-site meetings, and electronic
communications - Ensure
that systems implemented, designed or acquired meet the business
continuity requirements - Implement
assistance for ICT security control products such as IPS, Breach
Detection, Data Loss Prevention, and Encryption - Client
presentation to both technical and administrative audiences - Perform
other related duties as required by the ICT Security and Operational
Resilience Coordinator.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the United Nations UNOPS ICT Security and Operational
Resilience Associate Officer should preferably hold a Master’s Degree
or equivalent in Disaster or Emergency Management, Political Science, Military
Science, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, Law or a related area. Possession
of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with two additional years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - The applicant
must also hold these Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, SSCP, CSSLP, ITIL,
PRINCE2 or GIAC. - At least two years’
relevant experience in an ICT physical security environment is required, with
at least a year of demonstrated cumulative experience in security engineering
tasks including ICT Physical security system, data security administration, IS
disaster recovery, networking, and/or project management. - A minimum of
one year of experience in performing vulnerability assessments, security
analysis, and/or developing mitigation strategies is required. - Professional
experience at the international level in the public/private sector is
desirable. - Past experience
with ISO 27000 series of security standards and best-practices is an asset.Language: Fluency in
English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is highly desirable.
Personal Competencies:
- Professionalism: Strong theoretical background and
substantial experience in Information and Communications Technology (ICT),
particularly in the areas of ICT security and operational resilience
including risk assessments procedures, business continuity, and disaster
recovery. Extensive knowledge of network designing, architecture planning,
deployment and support. Ability to independently run projects and to
perform security assessments and reviews, and ability to prepare
recommendations to effectively address a wide range of security related
issues. Demonstrated ability to work towards the achievement of defined
deliverables. - Client
Orientation: Ability to
identify and analyze clients’ security needs and develop appropriate
solutions to meet the business needs. - Planning
and Organizing: Ability to
organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands
and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines. Sound
organization and interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate teams of
individuals with diverse skills set. - Communications: Excellent communication (spoken and
written) skills, including the ability to convey complex technical
concepts both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise manner. Ability
to formulate detailed technical reports. - Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability
to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in
a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
How to Apply:
If interested in joining the
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in the aforementioned
capacity, please click on link below to visit website and create profile or
express interest if you already have a profile on the UN system
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in the aforementioned
capacity, please click on link below to visit website and create profile or
express interest if you already have a profile on the UN system
Deadline: 10th February 2016
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