Information Systems Officer

Job Opening

Job Opening ID: 236748

Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology

Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3

Duty Station : THE HAGUE

Department/Office : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Date Posted : Jun 13, 2024

Deadline : Jul 13, 2024

Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the Digital Services Section (DSS), Information Management Branch, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Officer (OCHA). OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures that there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response effort. OCHAs mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. Within OCHA, the Digital Services Section (DSS) is dedicated to developing and maintaining innovative technology solutions that support the humanitarian community. The team plays a critical role in facilitating a rapid, effective, and principled response to crises, guided by humanitarian principles. Operating around the clock, DSS ensures that vital information is collected, processed, and disseminated efficiently. Key responsibilities of the DSS team include ensuring digital governance to maintain the security, reliability, accessibility, and sustainability of all OCHAs digital products and services. The team is also driving digital transformation, advising and implementing sustainable and cost-effective technologies to modernize operations. DSS manages core OCHA services, such as ReliefWeb, and provides digital infrastructure and development support for global and field-specific web products. Additionally, the section is committed to keeping OCHA at the forefront of humanitarian information management leadership through ongoing research and development in areas such as artificial intelligence. This position-specific job opening is being advertised for the position of Information Systems Officer based in The Hague, Netherlands. The incumbent reports to the Programme Manager within the Digital Services Section at The Hague, Netherlands. Responsibilities Competencies Education Job - Specific Qualification Work Experience Languages Assessment Special Notice United Nations Considerations No Fee