Information Systems Project Leader

Posting Title : Information Systems Project Leader, P3
Job Code Title : Information Systems Project Leader
Department/ Office : UNRWA - Information Management
Location : FO Gaza
Posting Period : 14 July 2021-10 August 2021
Job Opening number : 21-IST-UNRWA - Information Management-159792-R-FO
Gaza (R)
Staffing Exercise : N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org .Setting And Reporting
The Information Systems Project Leader reports to the Head, Field Information Management
and Technology Office (FIMTO), and closely coordinates work with Senior Deputy Director
Operations D1, and receives technical guidance from the Chief, Business Engagement
Division-IMTD at Headquarters Amman.
Responsibilities

• Provides detailed monitoring and project management services to Gaza Field Office
  management information system end user projects for an assigned portfolio of projects and
  coordinates with Headquarters, including the IT Service Centre in Gaza, in delivering projects
  on time, budget, and specification.
• Develops and maintains a detailed project management set milestones and monitors progress
  against set timelines and resource availability and requirements throughout the project period.
• Maintains track of resource allocations to the project (personnel, funding, other) and support
  management of the same.
• Supports liaison between conceptual development of the assigned portfolio of projects and
  translation of requirements and specifications for development of the design of the new
  system by internal and external IT resources.
• Supports engagement with end users, whether departments, clients or refugees, to support
  value-added business process improvements that will contribute to enhanced Agency
  performance and the data transparency to support evidence-based decisions (i.e., in particular
  using combined data streams to generate more detailed profiles sourced from different
  systems).
• Participates in the periodic updates with users at all levels to ensure identified business
  processes meet end user specifications (i.e., in particular if the data is needed by more than
  one department).
• Manages the IT service provider deliverables in meeting requirements and targets as per the
  signed service contract and/or agreed project information description.
• Supports communication processes with stakeholders for resource mobilization purposes
  and testing and implementation of the new system.
  Competencies
  UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core
  Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by
  default. Default managerial competencies may apply.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies,
  identifies priority activities and assignments, monitors and adjusts plans and actions as
  necessary.
• Teamwork: Works harmoniously with others to complete tasks; communicates critical
  information with everyone involved in a task; coordinates work with others; seeks opinions;
  values working relationships; facilitates discussion before decision-making processes are
  complete.
• Detail and Quality Orientation/ Methodical Work Practices: Maintains high standards and
  encourages colleagues to strive for excellence, systematic work patterns, attention to detail
  and quality conscious, avoids cutting corners.
• Critical Thinking/Analytical Skills: Examines and interprets a wide variety of data/
  information and makes recommendations or decisions; develops results-oriented conclusions;
  able to apply specialised knowledge with good judgment and to relevant issues; and
  conceptualises and designs strategic frameworks to overcome problems.
• Problem Solving Skills: Identifies the existence and cause of a problem; takes and defends
  collaborative decisions, brainstorms potential solutions, identifies conditions that solutions
  must meet and stakeholders, evaluates the alternative course of action, implements solutions
  and evaluates results, seeks help when appropriate.
• Communication: writing and presentation skills.
  For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.
  org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
  Education
• University degree from an accredited educational institution in computer science, business
  administration, project management, or a related field.
• The candidate holds a project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, AGILE, or
  equivalent).
  Work Experience
  At least six years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in the management of
  complex and resource intensive projects
  Three years should relate to the development and implementation of large-scale IT
  system/software application projects.
  Minimum of two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and
  outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a
  national identity number
  Experience in coordinating teams towards implementation of complex projects
  Experience in development of modern IT applications, systems platforms and databases
  Experience in System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
  Understanding of humanitarian and development contexts including prior programme or
  project management experience (desirable)
  Experience in building applications based on Containers, Docker, Orchestration Docker
  Swarm (desirable)
  Experience in cloud architecture and implementation features (desirable)
  Languages
  Fluency in written and spoken English.
  Knowledge of the Arabic language (desirable)
  Assessment
  Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be
  followed by competency-based interview.
  Special Notice
  Type of Contract and Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of further extension.
  UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states,
  regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA
  is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the
  difficult circumstances in which they live.
  For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
  United Nations Considerations
  Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to
  assignment by him or her.
  UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current
  UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from
  under-represented groups.
  At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the
  necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due
  regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of
  qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and
  inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with
  disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when
  requested and indicated in the application.
  UNRWA Considerations
  UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence,
  neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human
  rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who
  fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs.
  Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed
  violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law,
  sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to
  believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who
  have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for
  employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of
  misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear
  on the UN Sanctions List.
  UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.
  Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment
  platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the
  Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side
  of the inspira account-holder homepage.
  The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in
  the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable
  internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations,
  resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative
  issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information
  pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in
  inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion,
  revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates
  under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the
  information provided in the application.
  Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time)
  on the deadline date.

How to apply:

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