ICT Specialist

Chad continues to face a combination of rapid-onset and protracted humanitarian crises that have been exacerbated by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The humanitarian needs overview reveals that 6.1 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2022, a 17% increase compared to 2021. This persistent humanitarian situation is related to the growing insecurity in some parts of the country and in neighboring countries, natural disasters, growing food insecurity, high rates of malnutrition, economic crisis, and political instability in a context of climate challenges. Humanitarian access remains limited in the north provinces and in Lake Chad basin, particularly in the island areas and the border area between Nigeria, Niger, and Chad.

• UNICEF in partnership with national and international development and humanitarian actors, supports the Chadian Government in developing programmes and policies to promote and respect children’s rights to survival, education and protection.
• To this end, UNICEF Chad has 4 zonal offices (Abeche, Bol, Mongo and Moundou), 2 outpost (Farchana and Faya) and a central office that ensure regular implementation and monitoring of the cooperation program. Through its offices, UNICEF ensures proximity to populations in need and fosters accountability to these populations.
• UNICEF Chad is looking for a committed, motivated, and experienced professional for the post of ICT Specialist, P-3, FT#62943, based in N’djamena, Chad.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative Operations, the incumbent will manage, lead, and support the ICT functional accountability and internally manage ICT function and externally enhance collaboration and capacity building; improve the delivery of results and knowledge management; build business relationships and foster innovation.

Key functions, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks:

• Manage ICT function and provide technical and operational support.
• Enhance collaboration, build internal and external relationships and capacity.
• Improve results delivery.
• Foster innovation.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An Advanced University Degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology management, business administration or other related social science field. A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with seven years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in information technology management and business operations in a large international organization and/or corporation is required. Experience in a UN organization is an asset.
• Certification and/or proven experience in one of these several ICT technical competencies: ICT Project Management, Business Analytics, Information Security, ICT Audit and Risk Management, Telecommunications, Networks Information Security and Software Engineering and Programming.
• Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese or Spanish) is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/575638