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Information Systems Officer, P-3=20
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\nDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 Dec 2009 =20
\nDATE OF ISSUANCE: 14 Oct 2009 =20
\nORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Department of Public Information =20
\nDUTY STATION: New York =20
\nVACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-IST-DPI-421707-R-NEW YORK (G) =20<\/p>\n
Priority consideration for vacancies at the P3 level will be given to inter=
\nnal candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination. =20
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\nRemuneration
\nDepending on professional background, experience and family situation, a co=
\nmpetitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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\nUnited Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversi=
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\nResponsibilities
\nWithin the limits of delegated authority, under the supervision of the Chie=
\nf, Multimedia Resources Unit, News and Media Division\/DPI, the Information O=
\nfficer is responsible for the following functions: support the public inform=
\nation activities of the UN in order to publicize priority issues before the =
\nOrganization through the strategic development and support of all multimedia=
\n applications in the Radio and Television Service; lead software development=
\n, programming, testing, debugging and deployment of all new application rele=
\nases in the Radio and Television Service; leverage the UN multimedia website=
\n through the preparation of a style manual, programming web pages to enable =
\nstreamlined workflows and convergence of traditional and new media operation=
\ns to improve dissemination of radio, television, photo and multimedia produc=
\nts; provide technical IT support throughout the entire multimedia production=
\n workflow from recording\/ingestion to distribution of products over the Inte=
\nrn
\net (podcast, vodcast such as iTunes; YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, et=
\nc.); install, configure and maintain a variety of hardware and software prod=
\nucts, including those requiring integration into existing IT systems; levera=
\nge data mining tools and relational databases to improve the web data collec=
\ntion and analysis; ensure appropriate security for data and provides for acc=
\ness controls taking into consideration both the local and broader issues; pr=
\nepare system=92s documentation and related technical\/procedural manuals; and=
\n provide technical, training, logistical and administrative support for all =
\nIT related matters in the Radio and Television Service whose work activities=
\n are increasingly IT-driven. =20<\/p>\n
Competencies
\nProfessionalism – Knowledge of the full range of communications and public =
\ninformation approaches, tools, and methodologies including new media technol=
\nogy, tools and techniques; Knowledge of information technology particularly =
\nin systems analysis, database design and high level programming languages in=
\ncluding object-oriented, relational systems, scripting and query languages, =
\ndocument design and management, hardware and software requirements, systems =
\nfacilities and execution protocols; Knowledge of multimedia production, webs=
\nite design and development; Knowledge of UNIX\/Windows and\/or related distrib=
\nuted operating systems, electronic filing systems and document archives; Kno=
\nwledge of multimedia authoring languages, editing and authoring tools, and r=
\nelated internet technologies; knowledge of web applications usability and fu=
\nnctionality; Ability to explain and present technical information, effective=
\nly train and advise users on information technology issues; Takes responsibi=
\nli
\nty for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participati=
\non of women and men in all areas of work. Planning and organizing – Develops=
\n clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority=
\n activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appro=
\npriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and =
\nallows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actio=
\nns as necessary; uses time efficiently. Technology Awareness =96 Keeps abrea=
\nst of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of tech=
\nnology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appr=
\nopriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology. Communication – Sp=
\neaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interp=
\nrets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clar=
\nify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language=
\n, ton
\ne, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing inf=
\normation and keeping people informed. Teamwork – Works collaboratively with =
\ncolleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valu=
\ning others=92 ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places t=
\neam agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with fina=
\nl group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own posi=
\ntion; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibilit=
\ny for team shortcomings. =20<\/p>\n
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QUALIFICATIONS =20<\/p>\n
Education
\nAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer scie=
\nnce or engineering, or a combination of communication, journalism, public re=
\nlations or related field with a strong emphasis in technology. A first level=
\n university degree with a relevant combination of professional training, cer=
\ntification and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university=
\n degree. =20<\/p>\n
Work Experience
\nMinimum of five years of progressively responsible experience related to mu=
\nltimedia design and development is required. Experience in a news and media =
\nproduction and distribution environment at the national or international lev=
\nel is required. Experience with new media tools applied to journalism, commu=
\nnications and multimedia production is required. Experience in both public a=
\nnd private sector organizations is desirable. =20<\/p>\n
Languages
\nEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretar=
\niat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. =
\nKnowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable. =20<\/p>\n
Other Skills
\nFamiliarity with the latest trends, tools and techniques in internet techno=
\nlogy and multimedia, including knowledge on how best to leverage the use of =
\nelectronic social networks to enhance UN public information work is required=
\n. At least intermediary level skills in computer graphics and web developmen=
\nt technique and tools such as HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, ASP, .NET, =
\nJ2E, Perl, Flash Action Scripting, multimedia encoding and compression metho=
\nds is desirable. Intermediary skills in multimedia and office applications s=
\nuch as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Dreamweaver, Final =
\nCut Pro, as well as Microsoft Office Tools is desirable. =20<\/p>\n
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\nThe United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men an=
\nd women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in i=
\nts principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter=
\n 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the Un=
\nited Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking e=
\nnvironment.=20<\/p>\n
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PR=
\nOCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEE=
\nS). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCO=
\nUNTS.<\/p>\n
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEP=
\nTED.<\/p>\n
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\nHow to apply=20<\/p>\n
http:\/\/jobs.un.org<\/p>\n
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible =
\nafter the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the=
\n vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN)=
\n staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements s=
\net out in ST\/AI\/2006\/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely =
\nfashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.=20<\/p>\n
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been pr=
\novided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of s=
\nubmission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, pleas=
\ne go to =93My UN=94 page and check the status of your application by clickin=
\ng on =93View Application History=94, and resubmit the application, if necess=
\nary.=20<\/p>\n
To start the application process, applicants are required to register by op=
\nening a “My UN” account at http:\/\/jobs.un.org. Go to Login, and Register as =
\na User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.=20<\/p>\n
After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Per=
\nsonal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a =
\nparticular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PH=
\nP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.<\/p>\n
In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk =
\nmust be completed.<\/p>\n
UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance=
\n Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriat=
\ne Human Resources Office (HRO)\/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address be=
\nlow, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no=
\n access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two la=
\ntest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO\/PO via fax.<\/p>\n
E-mail: staffing@un.org,=20<\/p>\n
Fax: 1-917-367-0524<\/p>\n
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Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when a=
\npplying.
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