UNICEF Systems Analyst (Enterprise Systems Integration & Cloud Services), P-4

Purpose of the Position

The Systems Analyst, Enterprise systems integration and Cloud Services, is a senior architect responsible for leading the design and architectural efforts focused on the adoption and integration of UNICEF Enterprise systems and Cloud-based services.

Based on business requirements, user needs and regulatory compliance, he/she leads the selection and introduction of Enterprise Systems, Enterprise Infrastructure and cloud services. He/She works in tight collaboration with the section’s Senior Architects. His/her main partners are representatives of UNICEF business sections as well as representatives of the other ITSS sections.

Key Expected Results

1. Analyze UNICEF business requirements, regulatory compliance requirements, user needs and critical deficiencies in UNICEF current technology environment. Strategize, architect, design and oversee the integration of new and existing systems throughout UNICEF.
2. Analyze technical, legal and commercial value of using cloud services to extend new and existing system lifespan and functionalities.
3. Analyzes technology trends in the market and tendencies in the UN system to determine their potential impact on UNICEF technical architecture, with a particular focus on system integration and cloud services.
4. Architect services and integration components and oversee their implementation. Delivers control interfaces to the IT Operations section and assist them in the release process.
5. Produce analysis and design documentation, Architecture Statements and other project artifacts, as required by ITSS PMO methodology.
6. Oversee the establishment of standards in the area of system integration and cloud services
7. Presents trends in his/her area of expertise, work deliverables to technical and non-technical audiences. Participate in relevant UNICEF social media.
8. Transfer knowledge outside NYHQ. Foster centers of competencies outside NYHQ in the area of system integration and cloud services.
9. Promote the use of Open Source software and services where appropriate.
10. Oversees consultant activities

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Advanced university degree or equivalent background, in computer science, information systems, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training or appropriate experience in the fields broadly applicable to the job

Minimum of eight years of relevant hands-on work experience in system analysis, design, architecture development and implementation, of which at least 3 years of previous experience in designing and integrating systems & applying design patterns along with development of web services. Previous work experience in a developing country is highly desirable.

Previous experience of working with cross-functional projects is highly desirable. Previous hands-on experience with Cloud services, including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS is considered desirable. Previous experience with Amazon and Azure is considered an asset

Fluency in English. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) desirable.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.

Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.

Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.

Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.

How to apply:

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy,quoting E-VN-2013-000146. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 29 January 2012. As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.