Background
The Digital, Inclusive, Accessible: Support to Digitalisation of Public Services in Ukraine (DIA Support) Phase 2 Project is built on achievements and lessons learnt from the previous phase (2021-2023), and aims to continue to support the ongoing digitalisation process in Ukraine with the view of strengthening the Government’s capacities to deliver high quality and accessible digital services to vulnerable groups in Ukraine while using digital technologies and solutions to address other complex challenges posed by the war, including ensuring transparency and accountability of the recovery process, critically important for Ukraine’s EU Integration.
The Project comprises of three outputs (components):
In this context, the ICT Coordinator, will work on management of component 2 activities, coordination with core Government counterparts on development of digital public services and tools, creation and modernisation of government registries and other ICT-related activities. The incumbent will be responsible for component 2 delivery and impact, digital public services and tools development and effective technical reengineering in collaboration with government counterparts. The ICT Coordinator will be supervising the Component 2 team.
The incumbent will promote UNDP's mandate as a gender-responsive organization with zero tolerance to discriminatory and abusive behaviour, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.
Duties and Responsibilities
2. Digital Public Services and Tools Development:
3. State Registers and Information Systems Modernization:
4. Team Supervision:
5. Reporting and Documentation:
6. Ensure the mainstreaming of gender equality and women’s empowerment considerations in the field of expertise:
7. Promote a safe and enabling environment free of discrimination and abusive behaviour corporate standards:
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
The ICT Coordinator will work under direct supervision of DIA Support Project Manager. The incumbent will be supervising Component 2 team.
Competencies Core Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making
People Management
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name Definition Business direction and strategy System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Business management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals. Business management Digital Awareness and Literacy Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower others to use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends. Business management Partnerships Management Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies. Information Management & Technology User Experience and Business Analyst Capacity to translate efficiently users’ needs in IT requirements around human-centred design principles. 2030 Agenda: People Gender Gender digital divide Partnership Management Relationship Management Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.Required Skills and Experience Min. Education requirements
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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