Information Systems Officer

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This position is located in the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) Programme in the Division on Technology and Logistics (DTL) of the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in Kabul, Afghanistan. The incumbent reports to the ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator for Europe and Central Asia Region.

Responsibilities

  • Manages projects involving feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation of new, moderately complex systems, and/or participates as a member of a development team with responsibility for major components of the more complex systems.
  • Develops detailed system and other technical specifications and user documentation for ASYCUDA Exemptions and the Automated System for Relief Consignments (ASYREC) systems.
  • Provides specialized advice to NPTs, analysing users’ requirements and translating these into new applications; determines application systems integration and linkage issues.
  • Maintains, upgrades or enhances existing ASYCUDA Exemptions and ASYREC user systems; troubleshoots and provides continuing user support, to include resolving difficult problems, advising on the use of new techniques, monitoring transactions to measure performance and continued effectiveness of ASYCUDA assigned systems, etc.
  • Develops and maintains ASYCUDA proprietary programs, i.e. Exemptions and ASYREC, that require integration of many interrelated systems and program elements; ensures appropriate data security and access controls considering both local and wide area issues.
  • Organizes and performs unit and integrated testing, designing and utilizing test bases; assists users in acceptance testing.
  • Develops training materials, operating and user manuals; trains staff in assigned systems.
  • Develops disaster recovery plans and ensures appropriate planning and training of those responsible.  Participates in writing reports and papers on systems-related topics, system requirements, information strategy, etc.
  • Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff, consultants, etc.

Education

  • Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

  • A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area, including relevant experience in the field of customs and international trade digitalization, system deployment, development and support, is required.
  • Experience in prototyping and implementing complex customs information technology systems is desirable.
  • Experience in organizing and delivering training courses within governmental organizations is desirable. 
  • Experience working in an international environment is desirable. 
  • Experience in technical ICT programming with Java, Linux, and Oracle, is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Source: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/257394?language=en

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