Department/ Office: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR WESTERN ASIA
Duty Station: BEIRUT
Posting Period: 30 March 2011-29 May 2011
Job Opening number: 11-IST-ESCWA-19238-R-BEIRUT
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
This post is located within the Information and Communication Technology Division, (ICTD) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia. The Director, ICTD reports directly to the Executive Secretary.
Responsibilities
The Director of the Information and Communication Technology Division (ICTD), will be responsible for the following:
1) Formulate and implement the substantive work programme related to ICT issues under his/her supervision. Oversee the management of activities undertaken by ICTD, ensure that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinate work in the different areas both within the Division and ESCWA, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate;
2) Lead, supervise and carry out the activities related to ICT and knowledge management issues, while providing qualified technical assistance to member States and assisting them in their efforts to build on Information Society as per the WSIS outcomes;
3) Supervise on a continuous basis studies on developments and trends in the ICT and knowledge management environment in the context of the global knowledge-based information economy and society, and on the impact and implications in the ESCWA region;
4) Plan and organize new initiatives, programmes, studies of strategic issues, and development of options relating to ICT and knowledge management within the ESCWA programme of work, indicating the policy, strategy, actions and adaptations needed to achieve them in a changing environment;
5) Plan and organize activities and initiatives pertaining to science, technology and innovation including those related to research and development in collaboration with ESCWA Technology Centre;
6) Co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of reports for presentation to the Secretary-General as well as to inter-governmental bodies and other policy-making organs, including reports on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate;
7) Ensure that the outputs produced by ICTD maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensure that all outputs produced by the Sections under his/her supervision meet required standards and comply with the relevant mandates;
8) Assist the Executive Secretary in preparing the work programme of ICTD, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery;
9) Undertake or oversee the administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Division, including preparation of budgets using the results-based budgeting methodology, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), and evaluation of candidates for job openings;
10) Represent ESCWA at international, regional or national meetings.
Competencies
Professionalism: In-depth understanding of ICTD's strategic direction, and ability to transform it into a results-oriented work programme; expert knowledge in the many aspects of ICT issues in general and ability to review and edit the work of others.
Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to lead and gain assistance of others in a team endeavour.
Planning & Organizing: -Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required, allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work, foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning, monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary, uses time efficiently.
Leadership: Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills and ability to delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority.
Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority, makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member, accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills, monitors progress against milestones and deadlines, regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff, encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative, actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff, appraises performance fairly.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent, PhD preferred) preferably in one or more of the following specialized fields of ICT relevant to the work of the Commission: computer engineering, computer science, communications, with the necessary technological and analytical knowledge and skills in ICT or knowledge management or any related field. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience in ICT or related area may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience is required, including a minimum of five years in a managerial position preferably in a regional or international environment and a thorough knowledge of ICT and/or knowledge management strategic policy and planning in the regional and international contexts. Progressively responsible relevant post-graduate experience is required, in the application of principles and concepts of ICT and/or knowledge management in development in various contexts or analytical and research techniques in support of an organizational, national or regional programmes. Familiarity with digital Arabic content and technology is preferable.
Languages
English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post, fluency in written and oral Arabic and English is required.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Assessment Method
The short-listed candidates will undergo a substantive and a competency-based assessment and interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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