UNFCCC - United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Bonn, Germany

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The Convention secretariat supports the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol by a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties.

As Coordinator of the Information Technology Services programme (ITS) (comprising of 80 staff, plus numerous consultants) you will plan, formulate, implement and manage the work of ITS programme in the UNFCCC secretariat to ensure state-of-the art ICT services, including in support of the secretariat’s climate change conferences, the International Transaction Log (ITL) and other key ICT systems. You will work closely with the Executive Secretary and report directly to the Deputy Executive Secretary.

Expected key results:

• Strategic vision and policy advice;
• Programme management;
• Technological leadership;
• Senior representation.

You will have the following responsibilities:

1. You will enhance the secretariat’s ability to achieve its overall mandate through strategic vision and policy advice to the Executive Secretary.
2. You will plan, direct and manage the resources (financial, human and material) of the ITS programme to ensure integrity and accountability for assigned resources.
3. You will ensure that a strategic, state-of-the-art technology environment is created in the secretariat using best practices.
4. You will represent the secretariat, ensuring the image of the secretariat as a respected partner and relevant climate change advisor.

As ideal candidate you would meet the following requirements:

Educational background

Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in computer sciences, information systems management, business administration, engineering, mathematics or related fields or disciplines. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree.

Experience

• A minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, designing, implementing and overseeing large-scale ICT operations, including strategic planning and development of ICT governance mechanisms;
• Proven ability to manage complex organizational change and lead, align, and motivate ICT organizations;
• Experience with ICT resource management, business modelling, portfolio management, financial management and cost-recovery models;
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage human, financial, and information resources strategically;
• Four to five years should have been at the international level (UN or other international organization).

Language skills

• Fluency in English (both oral and written) is essential;
• Working knowledge of another UN official language is desired.

Specific professional knowledge:

• Knowledge of ICT governance and IT service frameworks (e.g. COBIT, ITIL), ICT strategy formulation and implementation, enterprise architecture frameworks;
• Knowledge of relevant organizational technology platforms (Microsoft stack, enterprise content management systems, Software as a Service (SaaS)) and emerging technologies;
• Demonstrated understanding of how information can be harnessed and used for organizational effectiveness;
• Familiarity with knowledge management concepts is desired.

How to apply:

Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, should apply to VA 14/085/ITS using the on-line application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment.