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Information Systems Analyst - United Nations, United States

Data: 21/04/2011

Job Title: Information Systems Analyst, IPAS Project, UNJSPF, P3
Department/ Office: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 18 April 2011-17 June 2011
Job Opening number: 11-IST-unjspf eceo-19384-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity


Org. Setting and Reporting:

The Integrated Pension Administration System (IPAS) initiative will replace the Fund’s ageing systems environment and provide increased capacity. This position is located in the Information Technology Team of IPAS project.


Responsibilities:

Within limits of delegated authority, the Systems Analyst will be responsible for the following duties:
• Manage projects involving feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation of the new IPAS related systems, and participate as a member of a IPAS team with responsibility for the major components of the system.
• Develop detailed system and other functional specifications and user documentation for the system.
• Maintain, upgrade or enhance existing user systems as needed; troubleshoot and provide continuing user support, to include resolving difficult problems, advising on the use of new techniques, monitoring transactions to measure performance and continued effectiveness of assigned systems, etc.
• Develop and maintain computer programs that require integration of many interrelated systems and program elements; ensure appropriate data security and access controls considering both local and wide area issues.
• Organize and perform team and integrated testing, designing and utilising test bases; assist users in acceptance testing.
• Develop training materials, operating and user manuals; train staff in assigned systems.
•Develop disaster recovery plans and ensure appropriate planning and training of those responsible.
• Participate in writing reports and papers on systems-related topics, system requirements, information strategy, etc.


Competencies:

Core Competencies:
Professionalism:
- Knowledge of systems design, and development, management, implementation and maintenance of complex information systems.
- Ability to develop and oversee large centralised or decentralised institutional systems; conceptual and strategic analytical capacity to understand information system and business operational issues so as to thoroughly analyse and evaluate critical systems matters.
- Knowledge of a range of computer languages and development paradigms, knowledge of organization’s information infrastructure and IT strategy as it relates to user area(s).
- Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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

Client Orientation:
-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view
-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
-Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client


Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity


Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with 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 field. Experience working with an ERP system in an international organization highly desirable


Languages:

Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.


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