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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

 

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Senior ICT Specialist (Data Analytics & GIS)

Italy, Lazio , Rome

Organizational SettingThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.The Corporate Services Department (CSD), led by the Associate Vice-President, CSD, provides IFAD with the human resources, administrative services, safety and security, information technology resources and medical support services required to allow IFAD to meet its objectives of enabling rural people overcome poverty. The work of the CSD is undertaken by three divisions (i) Human Resources Division (HRD) (ii) Administrative Services Division (ADM) and (iii) Information and Communication Technology Division (ICT) and two units: (a) Field Support Unit and (b) Medical Services Unit.The Information & Communications Technology Division (ICT) delivers secure, reliable, and integrated technology solutions which enable delivery of business value and provide IFAD with a strategic advantage through technical innovation and agile ICT services, and by streamlining corporate processes using effective ICT solutions. It facilitates access to information, ensures reliable and secure availability of information and communication means, provides and develops business applications and solutions, provides a sustainable and secure digital environment as well as offering standard ICT services.The incumbent works under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance of the Director, Information and Communications Technology Division (ICT) and under the direct supervision of a Team Lead in ICT. Job RoleSenior Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Specialists are senior specialists assigned leadership and management responsibilities for technology design, development and maintenance. This work involves outreach and alignment with business users and coordination with other ICT specialists. The role of ICT Senior ICT Specialist is a key role within ICT. The incumbent is required to understand technical requirements and develop in-depth knowledge of IFAD processes, systems and infrastructure. They are typically accountable for the establishment and management of unit work plans and supervision of a team of ICT Specialists, Associates and/or Assistants. Position specific: The Senior ICT Specialist (Data Analytics and GIS):Manages ICT projects: leads on the management of ICT projects in cooperation with IFAD divisions to deliver requirements in line with timeline and quality expectations and within the given budget.Manages and directs work in specific technology areas, including Data Analytics and Visualisation, Geographic Information Systems, Data Acquisition, Transformation and Modelling, Data Integration and GovernanceOversees development of new projects and support, planning for upgrades or other improvement projects and their accompanying investments, managing resources and contracting the required skills and tools;Identifies new solutions or approaches for solving business needs: including integration technologies, automation solutions, open source and low/no code options; Leads on the follow up of matching needs with commensurate technology solutions, to resource and plan, obtain buy-in from ICT and business leaders to develop and implement working solutions.Investigates new and emerging technology solutions available on the market and explores their potential to meet IFAD challenges or add value to IFAD operations.Provides leadership on questions of technology within ICT, in particular in terms of existing platforms, emerging solutions and services, trends in the industry and within the UN/IFI network and how technology can best be leveraged for IFAD to deliver on its goal and support its strategic direction.Supports the Information Technology Governance Committee (ITGC) process, including liaising with customers on new proposals and initiatives, provide input on proposals to ensure a high level of quality on documentation provided to the ITGC, advise and develop content for the CIO strategic presentations to the committee.Advises and leads on budget, cost management and billing related to the technologies within their area of responsibility including in the context of Cloud products subscription or consumption models or other differentiated cost models from product or service vendors.Supports the development and growth of team members to ensure their continuous improvement and learning.Leads on vendor management activities related to the technologies within their area of responsibility, ensure sufficient and adequate vendors are part of the procurement framework available to ICT for that technology. Key Functions and Results1. ICT PRACTICE LEADER: Senior ICT Specialists at this level are typically accountable for technical leadership in their occupational area at the corporate level with accountability for conceptualization, design, development, implementation and maintenance of major and complex information systems and applications to meet the evolving needs of the Fund. They typically accomplish the assigned activities through supervision of an ICT unit comprised of other Professional (P) and General Service (GS) staff and through technical guidance and work product validation of external ICT Consultants and contactors.2. ICT BUSINESS PARTNER: Senior ICT Specialists are credible, trusted partners to client offices served and the Division where assigned, serving as responsive and constructive service providers with a focus on results. They contribute directly to the development of the Fund's ICT strategy and plans. Senior ICT Specialists provide authoritative advice and guidance to ICT colleagues and the Division Director on cross-division systems / applications interfaces as well as on the requirement for modifications or enhancements / extensions and any direct or indirect impact on related information or data.3. ICT MANAGEMENT: Senior ICT Specialists are accountable for conceptual work and technical leadership in the development, design, implementation and management of original systems/applications and ensures their interface with existing applications and/or major ICT systems. Representative accountabilities/key results include:identifying the need for new applications/systems, conducting feasibility studies and translating user needs into systems and applications that can be integrated with existing systems/technology;  conducting and/or leading systems analysis, determining costs of development and eventualoperations of the system(s)/applications;defining application/system requirements and developing technical and functional specifications;overseeing the development of database architecture, design and configuration ensuring relevant internal control and security mechanisms are established;planning, scheduling and launching implementation work and systems testing;identifying, testing, assessing and evaluating new products and technologies and proposingstrategies and implementation plans;collaborating on defining and optimizing the systems integration (intra/inter-organizational) landscape in particular in the context of increasing complexity and differentiated users; and,leading the preparation of technical and user documentation for entire systems and interdependent applications as well as training materials and detailed technical presentations; conduct courses for users.4. AGENT OF CHANGE: Senior ICT Specialists understand and apply the principles of change management and proactively serves as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. They use a seasoned knowledge of information technology to develop, analyze and promote acceptance of new methods of work and automated workflows. Senior Specialists manage change through technical leadership in identifying systems/applications that support change and outreach to client offices to build understanding of and to ensure open and regular communications pertaining to current and planned changes in the Fund's information and communication technology strategy, standards, regulations and rules.5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: Senior ICT Specialists are typically team leaders with accountability for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD technology.This includes:People Management through work plan development, recruitment, performance and career management of P and GS staff as well as learning management establishing learning plans and ensuring staff supervised meet their development needs while meeting the needs of IFAD;Resource Management by providing strategic and data inputs into the divisional budget preparation exercises;Knowledge and Content Management by ensuring:knowledge content within functional area is continuously updated and available to colleagues and clients;best practices are continuously identified, documented and distributed, and appropriate and up-to-date information and learning tools are available to the Fund's managers, supervisors and staffInformation Technology Management through leveraging ERP and other corporate applications (enterprise applications and in-house developments) functionality for improved business results, simplification of transaction and reporting processes and improved client services.6. TECHNICAL & FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT of specific technology/product area The Senior ICT specialist will be the ICT lead for Data Analytics and GIS. This includes:Developing and continuously updating knowledge of IFAD operations globallyIn collaboration with business leads, conceptualizing technology solutions that meet business needs considering the IFAD technology landscape, sustainability, risks, user community and expectations for growth or evolution.Monitoring strategic and business model evolutions with IFAD to identify potential impacts on Data Analytics and Geographic Information Systems or emerging needs that can be supported by technology, ensuring compliance and fit-for-purpose solutions.Project manage new initiatives, working closely with the business lead, to ensure that technical solutions and applications meet requirements. Manage technical resources and vendors to deliver according to agreed plans and ensure that solutions are compatible with the new or existing infrastructure and architecture.Lead projects within the technology footprint of IFAD: Oracle/Microsoft Business Intelligence, QGIS and related enterprise GIS applications such as Geonode, Azure Cloud.Ensure that relevant operational data is fully leveraged for corporate reporting and analytics, in line with Data Governance policies and procedures.Continuously seeks opportunities for process improvement within corporate systems fully leveraging automation technologies.Acts as a Technical Subject Matter expert in application and IT solutions in particular in the area of data and analytics.Working closely with IT Security lead, IT Infrastructure, Architecture and DevOps leads to ensure that all work is fully aligned with IT policies and guidelines across these technical areas.7. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT -WITHIN ICT AND EXTERNALLY Within ICT foster strong relationships to ensure effective exchange of information and knowledge, frictionless collaboration for holistic technology solutions (infrastructure, application, integrations, security, change management) and issue resolution. Within IFAD, build relationships with counterparts to deepen the understanding of IFAD's work, be a trusted IT partner to assess needs, review the pipeline of work, ideate on future projects and co-ordinate, and manage the IT needs of the business counterpart. The Senior ICT Specialist will be assigned at least one business areas to which they will be the primary IT contact.8. VENDOR MANAGEMENT : the Senior ICT specialist will remain current and informed of vendor trends aware of IT market trends and changes for software and hardware vendors. They will lead on ensuring that IFAD has an adequate and appropriate level and number of agreed key vendors. They will schedule regular interactions with key vendors to ensure full awareness of services, resources and other conditions to plan for pipeline needs. Key Performance IndicatorsThe work of Senior ICT Specialists involves leading the design, configuration, implementation, maintenance and improvement of critical technology operations of the Fund, adapting processes as necessary to achieve full functionality and interface with existing systems. Thus work at this level impacts on the overall design and continuity of major systems/applications and indirectly impact the accomplishment of the Fund's objectives, goals and functions. as a foundation for the Fund's administrative and programme operations. Technical decisions are taken on the feasibility of technology proposals and specifications for systems / applications. They provide authoritative advice to the Division Director and senior IFAD management, which leads to both technical decisions as well as resource commitments. The key performance indicators for Senior ICT Specialists include leadership, both technical and team. Working RelationshipsInternally, Senior ICT Specialists are responsible for overall coordination with users on all aspects or during all phases of development as well as the provision of authoritative technical guidance to others involved in interrelated technology activities. The acceptance of modification to specifications and work processes is accomplished through negotiations. They provide authoritative technical advice to the ICT Division Director on the design and implementation of technology applications and systems as well as IFAD senior management/decision-makers. Externally, work relationships require collaboration and coordination to ensure vendors, service providers, collaborators and external ICT consultants meet established contractual terms and conditions, coordination with other organizations to establish compatibility of systems/application interface (Borrowers and Contributing institutions). Position specific: The Senior ICT Specialist (Data Analytics and GIS) work relationships are with:  ICT Team: works closely with ICT team leaders and peers to ensure coherent and consistent management of technology services and solutions, managing technical dependencies and embedding security principles in all IT components.IFAD Peer: builds effective working relationships across IFAD divisions to raise awareness of the work being done by ICT and to identify needs and issues with potential for technology interventions;IFAD Management: through contribution to IFAD working groups, board initiatives or IFAD priority areas, develops awareness of the requirements and priorities of Senior Management. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies: Level 2:Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externallyCommunicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skills Demonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports changeFocusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused cultureLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning cultureManaging performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organizationManaging time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resourcesProblem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impactStrategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership rolesTeam working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education:Level – Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. In lieu of an advanced university degree, a diploma in combination with six years over and above the minimum experience requirement may be considered;  Areas - Computer science, information technology, mathematics or other job-related fieldDegree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php Experience:At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, design,  development, implementation and maintenance of information technology.Two (2) years' experience in a multi-lateral or national organization working in a global scope; Position-specific experience:Progressively responsible professional experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of information technology, across the following areas: Data Analytics, Data Visualisation, Data Warehouse / Data Lake technologies, Geographic Information Systems, Data Integration, Data Modelling and Data GovernanceAt least five (5) years' demonstrable experience of leading on technology delivery for Data Analytics and Visualisation projects, with a track record of successful implementations and user adoption of robust, secure global solutions.At least five (5) years' experience of working on technology projects across the following:Data Analytics / Visualisation using Oracle OBIEE / ODA and Microsoft PowerBI / Power PlatformGeographic Information Systems using QGIS, ArcGIS and GeonodeData Acquisition and Transformation including Oracle ODI / Azure Data FactoryCloud Data solutions including Azure Data Lake and Amazon S3 solutionsAgile application development with exposure to Ruby, Python and JavascriptDemonstrable experience of working as a lead data specialist within an enterprise global context, within a context of applicable security, privacy and data governance policies.  Experience of managing a pipeline of work for both continuous improvement work and new initiatives, ensuring adequate planning on resource needs, risks, contingencies, and technical and non-technical dependencies.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse organization tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience.At least five (5) years' experience of leading technical teams in activities relevant to this position.Knowledge of AI/ML technologies would be advantageous. Languages:Required English (4 – Excellent)Desirable: French, Spanish and/or Arabic Skills:Project/Programme management: Identification of key-priorities, ability to structure work to meet deadlines and adjustment of workplan/resource allocation when neededProgramme management: overall management of portfolio of work (including PMO interaction) with expertise to identify dependencies or bottlenecks between projects, managing changes and risksLeadership: Group thought leader, sought out by others and providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team, strategizing the IFAD's goals, giving the vision, empowering the team and ensuring a positive environment for all.Analytical skills: Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendationsStrategy implementation: Ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies for IFAD / for respective divisionsClient orientation: Strong critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and identify solutionsPlanning: Know-how in the planning of human, financial and material management of IFAD resourcesChange management: Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-orientedBudgeting, resource management: Know-how in budget administration and accounting, resource allocation and planning at divisional levelProcurement: Know-how in the application of the procurement policies, rules and regulations applicable toIFAD HQ and/or Country Programmes/Projects, including for complex individual casesFinancial data integrity and financial systems: know-how in systems interface control, core banking system management, data mining and analyticsHR systems: Know-how in the design and management of HR systems and tools (e.g. learning platforms, performance platforms, etc.)Data management: Data collection, cleaning, transformation and consolidation; data-base architecture & development; data presentationData analysis/architecture: Know-how in the analysis and interpretation of data needs and sources taking into account its operational context, using systems and models to disseminate ensuring integrity, availability to meet reporting and business analytics needsData systems & tools: Expertise in the design, development, deployment, maintenance and management of Data Warehouse, data visualization, data analysis, data mining and reporting toolsAgile ICT services: Use various agile methods, such as daily stand-ups, sprints and hackathons, to generate end products early onDevOps: Expertise in continuous integration, configuration management, deployment automation, infrastructure orchestration and monitoring and analyticsBasic ICT & digital fluency: Expertise relevant to the specific role (e.g. in-depth, computer information systems, including micro-computer operating systems software, hardware and applications software and other office technology equipment), end-user computing configuration managementCyber-security: Understanding specific to cyber-security principles, tools, systems and applicationsEmerging technologies: Expertise to evaluate and identify business and technical opportunities in emerging technologies including methodologies, tools, systems and applications (including Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, Robotics, GIS Analytics, etc.)Network and Infrastructure Administration: Understanding of the provisioning, configuration, management, tuning and performance monitoring of IT networks and the infrastructure of datacentresSystem and Database Administration: Expertise in the provisioning, configuration, management, tuning and performance monitoring of systems and databasesUser technology enablement and support: Advanced configuration and endpoint management, digital mobile communication, seam IT monitoring and backup, incident response and endpoint managementUser experience: Strong focus on the delivery of a positive and intuitive user experience, building on a proactive clarification of user needs and requirements Other InformationApplicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit IFAD's compensation and benefits page on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements.  See here. In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation.Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.org.This position is included in IFAD internal reassignment exercise and advertised externally in parallel. Should a suitable staff member be identified during the reassignment exercise and the reassignment decision accepted, the recruitment process will be cancelled. 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25/09/2023
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international fund for agricultural development ifad

Re-advertisement: ICT Specialist (Cloud & Infrastructure) - P3

Italy, Lazio , Rome
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Organizational SettingThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation. The Corporate Services Department (CSD), led by the Associate Vice-President, CSD, provides IFAD with the human resources, administrative services, safety and security, information technology resources and medical support services required to allow IFAD to meet its objectives of enabling rural people to overcome poverty. The work of the CSD is undertaken by three divisions (i) Human Resources Division (HRD) (ii) Administrative Services Division (ADM) and (iii) Information and Communication Technology Division (ICT) and three units: (a) Front Office CSD (b) Field Support Unit and (c) Medical Services Unit. The Information & Communications Technology Division (ICT) delivers secure, reliable, and integrated technology solutions which enable delivery of business value and provide IFAD with a strategic advantage through technical innovation and agile ICT services, and by streamlining corporate processes using effective ICT solutions. It facilitates access to information, ensures reliable and secure availability of information and communication means, provides a sustainable and secure digital environment and offers standard ICT services. ICT Specialists work under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance of the ICT Director and the direct supervision of an ICT Manager/Senior ICT Specialist. Job RoleInformation and Communications Technology (ICT) Specialists at this level are seasoned professionals reflecting an in-depth, complete understanding of ICT systems and applications development. The applications development work is original or involves major modifications requiring the development of specifications in consultation with diverse users who have diverse needs. When tasked with supervision, they are typically supervisors of general service (GS) staff. Frequently ICT Specialists will coordinate the work of and provide technical guidance to external consultants and/or other temporary staff.Position specific:The ICT Specialist provides DevOps technical and subject matter expertise in respect to IFAD's system landscape, architecture and interoperability. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and availability of IFAD applications, co-ordinating with Business Process Owners (BPOs), software vendors and hosting partners and the internal ICT team to resolve any issues. The incumbent is responsible for identifying new tools and processes to improve the data centre and cloud platform efficiency automating processes in line with corporate priorities. Key Functions and ResultsICT BUSINESS PARTNER: ICT Specialists are credible trusted partners to the client offices served and the Division where assigned, serving as a responsive and constructive service provider with a focus on results. They participate in the development, implementation and achievement of established ICT Service Level Objectives (SLOs). The incumbents support the Fund's ICT strategy and plans as well as model a commitment to systems integrity. ICT Specialists provide seasoned verbal and written advice and guidance to supervisors and staff on the functionality of information and communication technology systems and applications as well as in the requirement for modifications or enhancements/extensions.  ICT MANAGEMENT: ICT Specialists are seasoned professionals accountable for development, design, implementation and management of complex, interrelated applications and/or components of major ICT systems. Representative accountabilities/key results include (a) undertaking feasibility studies, systems analysis and design for specific systems, applications and/or for components of the more complex systems of the Fund's ICT System; (b) translating user requirements into functional and technical specifications for new applications, developing integrating existing modules, developing local enhancements, etc.; (c) configuring systems/application environments and leading the installation, maintenance, problem resolution/trouble shooting, optimization and system/applications upgrades; (d) monitoring transactions to measure the performance and continuing effectiveness of assigned systems and working with systems software personnel to resolve operational problems; (e) writing scripts to extract and transfer data from databases, ensuring security measures to protect confidentiality; (f) developing strategy for specific applications and participating in developing overall strategy for major systems including addressing interfacing and/or integration requirements; (g) developing training materials, technical and user documentation, and publicity information and training staff in information/data systems; and ensuring that all the necessary technical knowledge and procedures for area of assignment are documented, up-to-date and shared across ICT teams. AGENT OF CHANGE: ICT Specialists understand and apply the principles of change management and proactively serve as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. They use a seasoned knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other information technology to develop, analyze and promote acceptance of new methods of work and automated workflows. At this level ICT Specialists manage change through consultations with ICT colleagues and outreach to client offices to build understanding of and to ensure open and regular communications pertaining to current and planned changes in the Fund's information and communication technology strategy, standards, regulations and rules.  MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: Accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the personal use of assigned IFAD resources, including equipment, supplies and, as applicable, supervised staff. Position specific:Ensures smooth initiation, provisioning and planning of all IFAD ICT services in both monolithic applications, networking and in the transition and running towards Cloud services, including the seamless operations of all related applications and services.Provides full stack development experience bridging between front and back-end development with in-depth knowledge covering the processes and technologies required for each.Ensures integration and interoperability between IFAD corporate systems, in particular ensuring the availability and timely flow of documents and data between applications, leveraging and developing analytics and APIs to facilitate the process. Acts as a key point in related analytics as well as API monitoring and management. Provides technical expertise on the deployment of data/software fixes, upgrades, security patching.Develops, together with the relevant teams, required capabilities and capacities with regard to DevOps, cloud and emerging technologies infrastructure management towards a roster of well qualified professionals in this domain over time. Key Performance IndicatorsThe work of ICT Specialists is made up of different areas and includes resolving problems in integration and interface. Thus the work at this level directly impacts the processing work of systems and applications, users, and the overall services provided by the ICT Division; their technical decisions affect the internal structures of the applications assigned and indirectly impact the accomplishment of the Fund's overall objectives, goals and functions. The key performance indicators for ICT Specialists at this level include effective design and accurate performance of assigned application development and relevance to client requirements. Working RelationshipsInternally, ICT Specialists at this level are required to explain, clarify and train users in new information and communications technology functionality and operations as well as to develop and clarify user requirements, and also take the lead as subject matter experts to ensure the appropriate level of building and running related technical services in their area of expertise. They advocate directly and indirectly both technical and non-technical users to accept limitations or modifications of applications and provide advice regarding requirements or capabilities requirements. Within the ICT Division, they are collaborating with other technical leads for the purpose of solving complex problems and persuading others to accept modifications of specifications. External contacts involve a professional exchange of information with colleagues in the information and communication technology community to collect/exchange information on emerging technology and ensure IFAD is leveraging the latest best practice in ICT. They may also negotiate with external service providers and/or vendors regarding services and new hardware/software and in the technical evaluation and selection of the same. ICT Specialists at this level are delegated authority to make commitments on routine aspects of the assignment. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies:Level 1:Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationshipsCommunicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and othersDemonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to changeFocusing on clients - Focuses on clientsLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovatesManaging performance and developing staffManaging time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectivelyProblem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making abilityStrategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influenceTeam working - Contributes effectively to the team Education:•      Level – Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. In lieu of an advanced university degree, a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) plus at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience over and above the minimum number of years of experience requirement may be considered;•      Areas - Computer science, information technology, mathematics or other job-related field•      Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php CertificationsAny of the following certifications would be advantageous:One CCNA, MCSA, other Microsoft and Linux related system administration certifications, CSA and other Cloud management certifications (Azure, AWS), Virtual Machine and Microservices related certifications, Monitoring and scripting certifications including Splunk or similar, and Full Stack related certifications or related demonstrable experience Experience:At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in full stack developments and running of DevOps or in network infrastructure and/or communications technology in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. Position specific:Hands-on experience with managing Cloud and Infrastructure services in hybrid environments, including a data-center perspective and also from the perspective of leading cloud providers, covering install, configure, automate, and monitoring of various Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS)Experience of infrastructure and Services solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud integration and APIs; Cloud Migration, Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering and Cloud Managed ServicesContributes to the embedding of a coherent Cloud Strategy and Operating Model  Transformation at IFADIdentifies new tools and processes to improve the cloud platform offering, process automation processes and to address IFAD business needs.Oversight on use and development of new technologies and their cloud enablement, including AI and MLEngagement on new and emerging technologies and methodologies with a view to piloting with business users to address business needsApplies innovative methodologies and approaches (including agile) to translate big picture vision to technical solutions through business process, information flow, Cloud solutions and technical architecture domainsManages the relationships with the Business Process Owners (BPOs), Software Vendors and Hosting Partners to ensure alignment.Monitors and maintains, together with relevant teams, multiple (DevOps) environments based on client requirementsHands-on experience with DevOps/Automation tools and familiarity with large-scale ICT architectures and automated deployment techniques in virtual environments; experience in continuous integration and development tools and CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins; JIRA; Nexus; GitHub Actions; Maven; Gradle; Ansible; Terraform; Packer; Ability to function at a high level in system/network administration and security management roles.Exposure to container management / deployment (such as Kubernetes and Docker) in Linux and Windows environment, with experience in latest and emerging technologies and trendsKnowledge of networking protocols, networking architectures and security principles, including IP networking, VPNs, DNS, load balancing and firewalling, demonstrated by relevant certifications where applicable.Given that most of the Infrastructure is administered and changed through systems automation, it is important that the incumbent has a solid understanding of systems automation and is ready to apply changes to the infrastructure by changing the automation code and configuration and re-running the automations against a live environment.  In addition, the incumbent must have knowledge of CI/CD to manage integration and deployment pipelines for applications.Experience with Security and monitoring, including but not limited to Active Directory, Splunk, Nagios, Hardening and Pentest tools Languages:Required English (4 – Excellent) Desirable: French, Spanish, and/or Arabic  Skills:Analytical skills: Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendationsData management: Data collection, cleaning, transformation and consolidation; data-base architecture & development; data presentationStrategy implementation: Ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies for IFAD / for respective divisionsAgile ICT services: Use various agile methods, such as daily stand-ups, sprints and hackathons, to generate end products early onBasic ICT & digital fluency: Expertise relevant to the specific role (e.g. in-depth, computer information systems, including micro-computer operating systems software, hardware and applications software and other office technology equipment), end-user computing configuration managementCyber security: Expertise specific to cyber security principles, tools, systems and applicationsData analysis/architecture: Know-how in the analysis and interpretation of data needs and sources taking into account operational context, using systems and models to disseminate ensuring integrity, availability to meet reporting and business analytics needsData systems & tools: Expertise in the design, development, deployment, maintenance and management of Data Warehouse, data visualization, data analysis, data mining and reporting toolsDevOps: Expertise in continuous integration, configuration management, deployment automation, infrastructure orchestration and monitoring and analyticsEmerging technologies: Expertise to evaluate and identify business and technical opportunities in emerging technologies including methodologies, tools, systems and applications (including Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, Robotics, GIS Analytics, etc.)Network and Infrastructure Administration: Expertise in the provisioning, configuration, management, tuning and performance monitoring of the IFAD network and the infrastructure of the IFAD data centreProject/Programme management: Identification of key priorities, ability to structure work to meet deadlines and adjustment of workplan/resource allocation when needed for Programme management: overall management of portfolio of work (including PMO interaction) with expertise to identify dependencies or bottlenecks between projects, managing changes and risksSystem and Database Administration: Expertise in the provisioning, configuration, management, tuning and performance monitoring of systems and databasesUser experience: Strong focus in the delivery of a positive and intuitive user experience, building on proactive clarification of user needs and requirementsUser technology enablement and support: Advanced configuration and endpoint management, digital mobile communication, seam IT monitoring and backup, incident response and endpoint managementPlanning: Know-how in the planning of human, financial and material management of IFAD resourcesChange management: Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-orientedClient orientation: Strong critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and identify solutionsLeadership: Group leader, sought out by others for providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team, strategizing IFAD's goals, providing vision, empowering the team and ensuring a positive environment for all.Budgeting, resource management: Know-how in budget administration and accounting, resource allocation and planning at divisional levelProcurement: Know-how in the application of procurement policies, rules and regulations applicable to IFAD HQ and/or Country Programmes/Projects, including for complex individual casesFinancial data integrity and financial systems: know-how in systems interface control, core banking system management, data mining and analytics Other InformationApplicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit IFAD's compensation and benefits page on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements.  See here. In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation.Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.org.This position is included in IFAD internal reassignment exercise and advertised externally in parallel. Should a suitable staff member be identified during the reassignment exercise and the reassignment decision accepted, the recruitment process will be cancelled. In case no suitable candidate is identified through reassignment, the recruitment process will continue.

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international fund for agricultural development ifad

Director, Office of Strategic Budgeting - D1

Italy, Lazio , Rome
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Other

Organizational SettingThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and  advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.The Office of Strategic Budgeting (OSB), as a part of Corporate Services Support Group (CSSG), aims to strengthen IFAD's budgeting function and is responsible for ensuring a strong link between planning, resource allocation, results monitoring and strategy. Within a ten-year Strategic Framework, the process aligns medium-term priorities to the allocation of financial and human resources. OSB is responsible for implementing results-based budgeting through this process and tracking costs from activities to results. By leading these functions, OSB helps IFAD think and act strategically to enhance performance, impact and value for money.The key processes the office manages are: (i) strategically focused budget consultations, and earlier communication of budget envelopes; (ii) results-based budgeting and enhanced systems to enable cost tracking at the activity and output levels; (iii) consolidation of corporate planning functions through facilitation of a strategic prioritization process with the Executive Management Committee (iv) flexibility for budget holders to manage staff and non-staff budgets; (v) management of positions and workforce planning with the redistribution of key responsibilities of the organizational developmentfunction within IFAD and (vi) strategic advice on efficient result based budgeting and support to divisions in the decentralized context.The Director will lead, manage and motivate a team of managers/senior specialists who are also supervisors, specialists and assistants, under the overall guidance and supervision of the President, Vice President or an Associate Vice-President.The Director, OSB works under the supervision of the Vice-President of IFAD, OPV. Job RoleDirectors are responsible for managing a Funding division and office and serve on IFAD's senior management team. The main focus of Director positions is strategic leadership, innovation and management. Most typically as a member of a departmental management team, they are responsible for managing and supervising the delivery of a division's programme of work within an allocated budget.The Director OSB, plans, manages, organizes, directs and supervises the Fund's annual Budget and therefore leads IFAD's strategic prioritization in organizational change and budgeting processes. In particular, s/he (i) plays a key role in the annual corporate dynamic workforce planning exercise, (ii) directs the process of results-based budget preparation, development and presentation taking into account IFAD's priorities, (iii) manages and reports to senior management on corporate budget allocation and utilization, (iv) supports the IFAD-wide Efficiency Action Plan in collaboration with all department and division heads and lead the benchmarking and identification of appropriate cost and efficiency targets across IFAD (v) develops a consolidated financial reporting system on the budget (vi) facilitates the strategic management of IFAD's budget in line with evolving priorities of organizational change and (vii)  leads and supervises the work of the budget team to support workforce and organizational planning, budget preparation and execution, resource rationalization and corporate reporting. The Director, OSB is a member of IFAD's Operations Management Committee, IFAD Management Team and select Working Groups. Key Functions and Results1.    VISION & STRATEGY: Directors develop and promote a strategic vision for translating IFAD's corporate and departmental mandates; strategies, goals and objectives into a divisional programme of work and for ensuring evolving divisional programme activities are integrated in the evolution of departmental goals and objectives. They participate in the design of IFAD's and departmental strategic approaches and ensure that corporate strategies are fully integrated in the design of assigned activities. Directors set and communicate clear strategic and operational objectives and are held accountable for the division being seen as a credible and trusted partner in  managing for results and as an innovator in its field.2.    POLICY DEVELOPMENT & ADVICE: Directors provide leadership in the development and interpretation of major policies, regulations and rules, and systems that govern the work of a division and ensure they support divisional goals and objectives within the overall Fund mandates and strategies. Directors also serve as a trusted business/programme advisors with a significant role in authoritative policy advice within the Fund at the senior management level as well as in policy dialogue in their representational activities. 3.    PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT: Directors provide leadership in a.    all phases of the division's medium term planning and management, including operational requirements such as (i) establishing annual work plans, (ii) ensuring regular programme assessment and (iii) identifying opportunities for innovation and implementation of best practices generated within the Fund as well as in peer organizations, both private and public;b.    reviewing and innovating core processes of the division in order to achieve better efficiency and effectiveness, as well as financial sustainability, of operations;c.    enhancing synergy among divisional staff and holding staff accountable for results andd.    ensuring the preparation of all divisional publications, reports and governing bodies documents. 4.    MANAGEMENT  OF RESOURCES: Directors are accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources (human, financial and material). This includes:People Management through workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, learning and career management of P and GS staff: a.    Identifies best qualified candidates for vacancies, with appropriate regard for gender balance and geographic distribution;b.    Motivates, coaches and supports staff of the division, wherever they are located, to create cohesive teams that work effectively to achieve common divisional goals and objectives;c.    Manages staff performance and development through regular performance feedback, mentoring and career planning.Divisional Budget Management by leading divisional strategic and data inputs into the departmental budget preparation exercises and by ensuring accountability and fiduciary integrity in the Division's budget execution;  a.    Material Resources Management through accountability for the material resources assigned to the Division.b.    Knowledge and Content Management to achieve innovative outcomes and cost effective processes as well as to promote the generation, validation and dissemination of knowledge by ensuring (i) knowledge content is continuously updated and available, (ii) best practices are continuously identified, documented and distributed and (iii) appropriate and up-to-date information and tools are available as appropriate.c.    Information Technology Management through leveraging ERP functionality for improved business results, reporting processes and client services.5.    REPRESENTATION: Directors serve as designated representatives of the Fund. They catalyse effective partnerships with a broad range of institutions including borrowers, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, UN agencies, funds and programmes, international financial institutions (IFls), non-governmental organizations and academic  institutions  for the purpose of programme co-operation,  knowledge sharing,  policy dialogue and/or resource mobilization. Directors represents the Fund in official United Nations committees and networks, and in IFls, multilateral and bilateral meetings, symposia, fora and Global conferences upon request of the President, and builds organizational networks with peers in major private, public and international institutions. Position specific: 6. STRATEGIC BUDGET MANAGEMENT: IFAD's annual budget cycle consists of three main elements: the Regular Budget used for staff and non-staff activities, the Capital budget used for specific initiatives over a three-year period, and Supplementary Fund Management Fees used to support supplementary-funded portfolios. The strategic prioritization and budgeting process aligns these budget elements to priorities through a rolling, three-year prioritization framework and annual divisional planning against Results Pillars and Institutional Output Groups (IOGs). OSB facilitates a consultative process to aggregate priorities, allocate resources and help divisions prepare, submit and track annual plans relative to expenditures and outputs. The Director, OSB, (i) leads the budget preparation process with strategic budget management oversight in a highly decentralized organizational environment; (ii) negotiates and determines the staff and budget resource envelope for each organizational unit and for the major activity clusters of IFAD; (iii) ensures, in collaboration with the Strategy and Knowledge Department (SKD), that the annual budget is aligned with the Fund's strategic priorities and objectives; (iv) ensures consistency of budget with the Dynamic Workforce Plan (DWP); (v) provides recommendations to management for efficient re-allocation of budgetary resources in line with evolving priorities; (vi) compares IFAD experience with other IFls and development organizations to adopt best budget management practices in administering IFAD's budget; (vii) ensures proper utilization of IFAD's capital and non-regular budgets (i.e. supplementary, complementary etc.); and (viii) responds to queries raised and-views expressed by IFAD's Governing Bodies and determine necessary changes to be incorporated into the final budget.7. ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE LEADERSHIP :  The Director OSB, (i) plays a pivotal role in IFAD's annual organizational and dynamic workforce planning exercise to establish the adequate staffing complement for each organizational unit and propose the overall authorized staff strength and levels needed to carry out IFAD's programme of work; (ii) ensures position control procedures are enforced; (iii) provides recommendations to senior management on evolving budgetary priorities related to changes in the organization; (iv) manages relations with  all departments for optimal management of IFAD's human, financial and material resources.  Key Performance IndicatorsWithin IFAD's overall Strategic Framework and Medium Term Plan, Directors establish IFAD's priorities for and provide leadership to division level programme and operational management activities and are accountable for a results-based approach to meeting assigned goals and objectives. Leadership activities include the optimum utilization of human, financial, technology and material resources for the achievement of greater efficiency and effectiveness. The incumbents' impact extends beyond the successful achievement of divisional goals and objectives to include larger departmental goals and objectives in strategic planning collaboration. The expected results directly and/or indirectly benefit the ultimate stakeholders, the rural poor in developing countries.The key performance indicators for Directors include leadership in viable strategic planning, authoritative and relevant policy development and advice, sustainable programme decisions and integrity and accountability in the planning and management of the Fund's human, financial and material resources assigned to the division. Working RelationshipsWithin IFAD, Directors provide authoritative advice to senior management on the division's or office's vision, strategic planning, policy, and divisional programme and operational management. They are accountable for collaboration  and coordination  within  the Fund to ensure appropriate consultation, cross-functional synergy and coordination of programme planning and activities.Externally Directors develop strategic partnerships and collaborative relationships with counterparts spanning a broad range of institutions including borrowers, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, UN agencies, funds and programmes, IFls, non-governmental organizations and academic  institutions  for the purpose of programme co-operation,  knowledge sharing,  policy dialogue and/or resource mobilization. They are also accountable for the provision of authoritative advice during Executive Board sessions, the annual Governing Council and related subordinate bodies including the audit and evaluation committees.Directors represent the Fund in official  United Nations committees and networks, and in international financial institution, multilateral and bilateral meetings, symposia, fora and conferences upon request of the President, and build organizational networks with peers in major private,  public and international financial institutions. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies:Level 2:Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externallyCommunicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skillsDemonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports changeFocusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused cultureLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning cultureManaging performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organizationManaging time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resourcesProblem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impactStrategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership rolesTeam working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education:Level - Advanced university degreeAreas - accounting, finance, business administration or other job related fieldDegree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php . Experience:At least twelve (12) years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, financial management, budget analysis, or management analysis area of operations in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope;Five (5) years experience in a results-based budgeting and financial management providing support on a global scope;Position-specific experience:Demonstrated experience and ability at leading and managing multicultural teams is required.Proficiency in main enterprise resource management and related ERP systems and applications relevant to the field of specialization. Languages:Required English (4 – Excellent) Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic  Skills:Advocacy:  Ability to leverage IFAD knowledge and/or communication materials to maintain and promote constructive dialogue around IFAD`s vision and strategic priorities to external actorsPolicy dialogue:  Know-how in the effective dialogue with ministries of finance, explaining lending terms and providing advice for debt managementRisk management (e.g. reputational):  Identification and assessment of potential liabilities and risks in IFAD's activities, particularly vis-à-vis third parties; ability to handle risks via contingency and mitigation strategiesStrategy implementation:  Ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies for IFAD / for respective divisionsPlanning:  Know-how in the planning of human, financial and material management of IFAD resourcesResources management:  Know-how in the management of human, financial and material management of IFAD resourcesChange management:  Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-orientedConfidentiality & Discretion:  Establishes self and division as trusted advisor to internal stakeholders by maintaining high level of discretion and confidentiality in assignments; demonstrates sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters; drives good governance and is a "Culture Carrier" demonstrating IFAD institutional conscience through his/her work.Corporate approach:  Ability to bring in corporate vision and priorities into one's area of work (e.g. budgeting going beyond simple budgetary considerations, taking into account strategic priorities)Leadership:  Group thought leader, sought out by others and providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team, strategizing the IFAD's goals, giving the vision, empowering the team and ensuring a positive environment for all.Political acumen:  Ability to conduct sound political analysis and understand complex environments, providing options and adviceSpecialized communication skills:  Ability to negotiate on behalf of IFAD and drive for creative and pragmatic solutions in complex negotiations with key partners, both public and private sectorEvidence-based policy:  Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation)Programme/Project development, management:  Know-how in Programme/Project development, implementation, management Position specificsBudgeting, Know-how in corporate strategic budgeting and financial planning and monitoring (including tracking of costs);Controllership, Know-how in internal controls and operational risk design, setup, mapping and monitoring  including policies and tools development;IFAD financing strategy, Expertise on the Fund's governing and financial structure, mandate, long-term business strategy, financial rules and regulations; Other InformationIFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.orgAll new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. Please visit IFAD compensation plan link and get acquanited of the salaries and benefits entitlements. https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScalesIn the interest of making most cost effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful.Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.   

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international fund for agricultural development ifad

Senior ICT Specialist (Application Services) - P4

Italy, Lazio , Rome
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Other

Organizational SettingThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation. The Corporate Services Department (CSD), led by the Associate Vice-President, CSD, provides IFAD with the human resources, administrative services, safety and security, information technology resources  and medical support services required to allow IFAD to meet its objectives of enabling rural people overcome poverty. The work of the CSD is undertaken by three divisions (i) Human Resources Division (HRD) (ii) Administrative Services Division (ADM) and (iii) Information and Communication Technology Division (ICT) and two units: (a) Field Support Unit and (b) Medical Services Unit.The Information & Communications Technology Division (ICT) delivers secure, reliable, and integrated technology solutions which enable delivery of business value and provide IFAD with a strategic advantage through technical innovation and agile ICT services, and by streamlining corporate processes using effective ICT solutions. It facilitates access to information, ensures reliable and secure availability of information and communication means, provides a sustainable and secure digital environment and offer standard ICT services. The incumbent works under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance of the Director, Information and Communications Technology Division (ICT) and under the direct supervision of a Team Lead, ICT.  Job RoleSenior Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Specialists at this level are senior specialists assigned leadership and management of technology design, development and maintenance work that involves interface with users and coordination of other ICT specialists. The role of ICT Senior ICT Specialist is a key role within ICT. The incumbent is required to understand technical requirements and develop in-depth knowledge of IFAD processes, systems and infrastructure. They are typically accountable for unit work plan establishment and supervision of a team of ICT Specialists, Associates and/or Assistants. Position specific: Senior ICT Specialist (Application Services)1.  Leads on the management of ICT projects in cooperation with IFAD divisions as required to deliver requirements in line with timeline and quality expectations and within the given budget.  2.  Plans and implements DevOps best practices in line with security and resiliency guidelines. 3.  Proactively Identifies new  solutions  or  approaches  for  solving  business  needs:  including  integration  technologies, automation solutions, open source and low/no code options, cloud solutions; Leads on the follow up of matching needs with commensurate technology solutions, to resource and plan, obtain buy-in from ICT and business leaders to develop and implement working solutions.  4.  Investigates new and emerging technology available on the market and explore their potential to meet IFAD challenges or add value to IFAD operations.   5. Provides leadership on questions of technology within ICT, in particular in terms of existing platforms and infrastructure, emerging technologies, trends in the industry and within the UN/IFI network and how technology Key Functions and ResultsICT PRACTICE LEADER: Senior ICT Specialists at this level are typically accountable for technical leadership in their occupational area at the corporate level with accountability for conceptualization, design, development, implementation and maintenance of major and complex information systems and applications to meet the evolving needs of the Fund. They typically accomplish the assigned activities through supervision of an ICT unit comprised of other Professional (P) and General Service (GS) staff and through technical guidance and work product validation of external ICT consultants.ICT BUSINESS PARTNER: Senior ICT Specialists are credible, trusted partners to client offices served and the Division where assigned, serving as responsive and constructive service providers with a focus on results. They contribute directly to the development of the Fund's ICT strategy and plans as well as model a commitment to data and systems integrity. Senior ICT Specialists provide authoritative advice and guidance to ICT colleagues and the Division Director on cross-division systems / applications interfaces as well as on the requirement for modifications or enhancements / extensions.ICT MANAGEMENT: Senior ICT Specialists are accountable for conceptual work and technical leadership in the development, design, implementation and management of original systems/applications and ensures their interface with existing applications and/or major ICT systems. Representative accountabilities/key results include:identifying the need for new applications/systems, conducting feasibility studies and translating user needs into systems and applications that can be integrated with existing systems/technology;conducting and/or leading systems analysis, determining costs of development and eventual operations of the system(s)/applications;defining application/system requirements and developing technical and functional specifications;overseeing the development of file and database architecture, configuration and record formats ensuring relevant internal control and security mechanisms are established;planning, scheduling and launching implementation work and systems testing;identifying, testing, assessing and evaluating new products and technologies and proposing strategies and implementation plans;collaborating on defining and resolving problems of the Fund's systems integration (intra/inter- organizational); andleading the preparation of technical and user documentation for entire systems and interdependent applications as well as training materials and detailed technical presentations; conduct courses for users.  AGENT OF CHANGE: Senior ICT Specialists understand and apply the principles of change management and proactively serves as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. They use a seasoned knowledge of information technology to develop, analyze and promote acceptance of new methods of work and automated workflows. Senior Specialists manage change through technical leadership in identifying systems/applications that support change and outreach to client offices to build understanding of and to ensure open and regular communications pertaining to current and planned changes in the Fund's information and communication technology strategy, standards, regulations and rules. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: Senior ICT Specialists are typically team leaders with accountability for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD technology. This includes:People Management through work plan development, recruitment, performance and career management of P and GS staff as well as learning management establishing learning plans and ensuring staff supervised meet their development needs while meeting the needs of IFAD;Resource Management by providing strategic and data inputs into the divisional budget preparation exercises;Knowledge and Content Management by ensuring:knowledge content within functional area is continuously updated and available to colleagues and clients,best practices are continuously identified, documented and distributed, andappropriate and up-to-date information and learning tools are available to the Fund's managers, supervisors and staff; and Information Technology Management through leveraging ERP functionality for improved business results, simplification of transaction and reporting processes and improved client services. Position specific functions and results 1.    Technology lead:  a.    Manages and directs work in specific technology areas, including but not limited to Microsoft enterprise solutions, Liferay, Oracle, Ruby on Rails and Cloud technologies including Azure and AWS, Oracle and Postgres database, Windows and Linux OS. Work in this area includes alignment of configuration and architecture to support business applications.  b.    Plans and manages upgrades and patching schedules of related infrastructure, operating systems and applications, in line with IFAD cyber security and resiliency principles and guidelines.     c.    Implement DevOps best practice. Setup and maintain CI/CD pipelines and ensure a secure and coherent release life cycle for applications.  d.    Support the design and optimization of integration technologies, including the configuration of dedicated integration tools within a hybrid environment of on-premises, externally hosted and Cloud solutions. e.    Setup and manage automated monitoring to track system availability and performance with robust notification processes in the case of failures or incidents.f.    Lead on incident management including major incidents impacting IFAD's infrastructure or applications. Ensure lessons learned from such incidents are embedded in process and technology improvement and that all such incidents and lessons are fully documented and shared within the division.g.    Support the augmentation and adoption of horizontal technology areas such as identity and access management processes and systems and other similar initiatives. h.    Ensure the identification, monitoring and updating all software and hareware IT assets , including their detailed configuration and attributes in order to ensure a seamless application and services landscape across the organization      2.    RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT -WITHIN ICT AND EXTERNALLY Within ICT foster strong relationships to ensure effective exchange of information and knowledge, frictionless collaboration for holistic technology solutions (infrastructure, application, integrations, security, change management) and issue resolution. Within IFAD, build relationships with counterparts to deepen the understanding of IFAD's work, be a trusted and credible IT partner to assess needs, review the pipeline of work, ideate on future projects and co-ordinate, and manage the IT needs of the business counterpart.  The Senior ICT Specialist will be assigned at least one business areas to which they will be the primary IT contact.    3.    VENDOR MANAGEMENT: the Senior ICT specialist will remain current and informed of vendor trends aware of IT market trends and changes for technology vendors. They will lead on ensuring that IFAD has an adequate and appropriate level and number of agreed key vendors in their area of responsibility. They will schedule regular interactions with key vendors to ensure full awareness of services, resources and other conditions to plan for pipeline needs.   Key Performance IndicatorsThe work of Senior ICT Specialists involves leading the design, configure, implement, maintain and improve critical technology operations of the Fund, adapting processes as necessary to achieve full functionality and interface with existing systems. Thus work at this level impacts on the overall design and continuity of major systems/applications and indirectly impact the accomplishment of the Fund's objectives, goals and functions.  as a foundation for the Fund's administrative and programme operations. Technical decisions are taken on the feasibility of technology proposals and specifications for systems / applications. They provide authoritative advice to the Division Director and senior IFAD management, which leads to both technical decisions as well as resource commitments.The key performance indicators for Senior ICT Specialists include leadership, both technical and team. Working RelationshipsInternally Senior ICT Specialists are responsible for overall coordination with users on all aspects or during all phases of development as well as the provision of authoritative technical guidance to others involved in interrelated technology activities. The acceptance of modification to specifications and work processes is accomplished through negotiations. They provide authoritative technical advice to the ICT Division Director on the design and implementation of technology applications and systems as well as IFAD senior management/decision-makers. Externally work relationships require collaboration and coordination to ensure vendors, service providers, collaborators and external ICT consultants meet established contractual terms and conditions, coordination with other organizations to establish compatibility of systems/application interface (Borrowers and Contributing institutions). Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies:Level 2:Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externallyCommunicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skillsDemonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports changeFocusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused cultureLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning cultureManaging performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organizationManaging time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resourcesProblem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impactStrategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership rolesTeam working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education:Level – Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. In lieu of an advanced university degree, a diploma in combination with six years over and above the minimum experience requirement may be considered;Areas - Computer science, information technology, mathematics or other job-related fieldDegree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php  Experience:At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of information technology, in any of the following roles: infrastructure, system administration, DevOps, network administration, security management or coding and agile development;Two (2) years' experience in a multi-lateral or national organization providing support on a global scope Position-specific experience:   1.    Progressively   responsible   professional   experience   in   planning,   design, development, implementation and maintenance of information technology, in any of the following roles: infrastructure,  system  administration,  network  administration,  security  management  or  coding  and  agile development;  2.    At  least  five  (5)  years  of  experience  of sysadmin, including VM and container management / deployment in Linux and Windows environment, with experience on latest and emerging technologies and trends3.    At  least  five  (5)  years hands-on experience with managing services from leading cloud providers including install, configure, automate, and monitor various Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS)4.    At  least  five  (5)  years hands on experience with DevOps/Automation tools and familiarity with large-scale ICT architectures and automated deployment techniques in virtual environments; Experience in continuous integration and development tools including but not limited to: Jenkins; JIRA; Nexus; GIT-Hub or Bit Bucket; Maven; Gradle; and CI/CD pipelines such as Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, Ansible, Terraform, and Packer; setting up DevOps infrastructure from scratch5.    Demonstrable experience and knowledge of coding and agile delivery frameworks (e.g. Scrum, TDD/OOP, Ruby on Rails);6.    Demonstrable experience and knowledge experience in SIEM management and planning and deployment of monitoring infrastructure; solid cyber security understanding and monitoring, including but not limited to - Active Directory, Splunk, Nagios, Hardening and penetration test tools7.    At least three (3) years experience in any of the following technologies:  SharePoint and Sharepoint Online, Power Platform, Ruby on Rails, Postgres and Oracle databases, Linux and Windows OS, Python, Azure Cloud8.    Demonstrated  ability  to communicate  effectively  in  a  diverse  organization  tailoring  language,  tone,  style  and  format  to  match audience. 9.    At least five (5) years experience of leading technical teams in activities relevant to this position.  Languages:Required English (4 – Excellent) Desirable: French, Spanish and/or Arabic  Skills:Leadership: Group thought leader, sought out by others and providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team,  strategizing  the  IFAD's  goals,  giving  the  vision,  empowering  the  team  and  ensuring  a  positive environment for all. Agile ICT services: Use various agile methods, such as daily stand-ups, sprints and hackathons, to generate end products early onStrategy implementation: Ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies for IFAD / for respective divisions DevOps:     Expertise     in     continuous     integration,     configuration     management,     deployment     automation, infrastructure orchestration and monitoring and analytics Emerging technologies: Expertise to evaluate and identify business and technical opportunities in emerging technologies  including  methodologies,  tools,  systems  and  applications  (including  Blockchain,  Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, Robotics, GIS Analytics, etc.) Network and Infrastructure Administration: Expertise in the provisioning, configuration, management, tuning and performance monitoring of the IFAD network and the infrastructure of the IFAD datacentre Analytical skills: Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendations Cyber-security: Expertise specific to cyber-security principles, tools, systems and applications Data management: Data collection, cleaning, transformation and consolidation; data-base architecture & development; data presentation Data analysis/architecture: Know-how in the analysis and interpretation of data needs and sources taking into account its operational context, using systems and models to disseminate ensuring integrity, availability to meet reporting and business analytics needs Data systems & tools: Expertise in the design, development, deployment, maintenance and management of Data Warehouse, data visualization, data analysis, data mining and reporting tools Financial data integrity and financial systems: know-how in systems interface control, core banking system management, data mining and analytics HR systems: Know-how in the design and management of HR systems and tools (e.g. learning platforms, performance platforms, etc.) Basic  ICT  &  digital  fluency:  Expertise  relevant  to  the  specific  role  (e.g.  in-depth,  computer  information systems, including micro-computer operating systems software, hardware and applications software and other office technology equipment), end-user computing configuration management Project/Programme management: Identification of key-priorities, ability to structure work to meet deadlines and adjustment of workplan/resource allocation when needed Programme management: overall management of portfolio of work (including PMO interaction) with expertise to identify dependencies or bottlenecks between projects, managing changes and risks System and Database Administration: Expertise in the provisioning, configuration, management, tuning and performance monitoring of systems and databases User experience: Strong focus on the delivery of a positive and intuitive user experience, building on a proactive clarification of user needs and requirements User technology enablement and support: Advanced configuration and endpoint management, digital mobile communication, seam IT monitoring and backup, incident response and endpoint management Planning: Know-how in the planning of human, financial and material management of IFAD resources Change management: Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-oriented Client orientation: Strong critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and identify solutions Budgeting, resource management: Know-how in budget administration and accounting, resource allocation and planning at divisional level Procurement: Know-how in the application of the procurement policies, rules and regulations applicable to IFAD HQ and/or Country Programmes/Projects, including for complex individual cases  Other InformationApplicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit IFAD's compensation and benefits page on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements.  See here. In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation.Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.org.This position is included in IFAD internal reassignment exercise and advertised externally in parallel. Should a suitable staff member be identified during the reassignment exercise and the reassignment decision accepted, the recruitment process will be cancelled. In case no suitable candidate is identified through reassignment, the recruitment process will continue. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  

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international fund for agricultural development ifad

Senior ICT Specialist (Operations Systems) - P4

Italy, Lazio , Rome
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
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Organizational SettingThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD  finances  programmes  and  projects  that  increase  agricultural  productivity  and  raise  rural  incomes,  and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.  The Corporate Services Department (CSD), led by the Associate Vice-President, CSD, provides IFAD with the human resources, administrative services, safety and security, information technology resources  and medical support services required to allow IFAD to meet its objectives of enabling rural people overcome poverty. The work of the CSD is undertaken by three divisions (i) Human Resources Division (HRD) (ii) Administrative Services Division (ADM) and (iii) Information and Communication Technology Division (ICT) and two units: (a) Field Support Unit and (b) Medical Services Unit. The Information & Communications Technology Division (ICT) delivers secure, reliable, and integrated technology   solutions which enable delivery of business value and provide IFAD with a strategic advantage through technical innovation  and  agile  ICT  services,  and  by  streamlining  corporate  processes  using  effective  ICT  solutions.  It facilitates access to information, ensures reliable and secure availability of information and communication means, provides and develops business applications and solutions, provides a sustainable and secure digital environment as well as offering standard ICT services.  The incumbent works under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance of the Director, Information and Communications Technology Division (ICT) and under the direct supervision of a Team Lead, ICT.  Job RoleSenior Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Specialists are senior specialists assigned leadership and management responsibilities for technology design, development and maintenance. This work involves outreach and alignment with business users and coordination with other ICT specialists. The role of ICT Senior ICT Specialist is a key role within ICT. The incumbent is required to understand technical requirements and develop in-depth knowledge of IFAD processes, systems and infrastructure. They are typically accountable for the establishment and management of unit work plans and supervision of a team of ICT Specialists, Associates and/or Assistants. Position specific: The Senior ICT Specialist (Operations Systems): 1. Manages ICT projects: leads on the management of ICT projects in cooperation with IFAD divisions to deliver requirements in line with timeline and quality expectations and within the given budget. 2. Manages and directs work in specific technology areas, including Oracle, Liferay, Ruby on Rails, SharePoint Online, overseeing support and development of new projects, planning for upgrades or other improvement projects and their accompanying investments, managing resources and contracting the required skills and tools; 3. Identifies  new  solutions  or  approaches  for  solving  business  needs:  including  integration  technologies, automation solutions, open source and low/no code options; Leads on the follow up of matching needs with commensurate technology solutions, to resource and plan, obtain buy-in from ICT and business leaders to develop and implement working solutions. 4. Investigates new and emerging technology solutions available on the market and explore their potential to meet IFAD challenges or add value to IFAD operations.  5. Provides leadership on questions of technology within ICT, in particular in terms of existing platforms, emerging solutions and services, trends in the industry and within the UN/IFI network and how technology can best be leveraged for IFAD to deliver on its goal and support its strategic differentiation. 6. Supports the Information Technology Governance Committee (ITGC) process, including liaising with customers on new proposals and initiatives, provide input on proposals to ensure a high level of quality on documentation provided to the ITGC, advice and develop content for the CIO strategic presentations to the committee. 7. Advises and leads on budget, cost management and billing related to the technologies within their area of responsibility  including in the context of Cloud products subscription or consumption models or other differentiated cost models from product or service vendors. 8. Supports the development and growth of team members to ensure their continuous improvement and learning. 9. Leads on vendor management activities related to the technologies within their area of responsibility, ensure sufficient and adequate vendors are part of the procurement framework available to ICT for that technology.   Key Functions and Results1. ICT PRACTICE LEADER: Senior ICT Specialists at this level  are  typically  accountable  for  technical leadership in their occupational area at the corporate level with accountability for conceptualization, design, development, implementation and maintenance of major and complex information systems and applications to  meet  the  evolving  needs  of  the  Fund.  They  typically  accomplish  the  assigned  activities  through supervision of an ICT unit comprised of other Professional (P) and General Service (GS) staff and through technical guidance and work product validation of external ICT Consultants and contactors. 2. ICT BUSINESS PARTNER: Senior ICT Specialists are credible, trusted partners to client offices served and the Division where assigned, serving as responsive and constructive service providers with a focus on results. They contribute directly to the development of the Fund's ICT strategy and plans. Senior ICT Specialists provide authoritative advice and guidance to ICT colleagues and the Division Director on cross-division systems / applications interfaces as well as on the requirement for modifications or enhancements / extensions and any direct or indirect impact on related information or data. 3. ICT MANAGEMENT: Senior ICT Specialists are accountable for conceptual work and technical leadership in the development, design, implementation and management of original systems/applications and ensures their interface with existing applications and/or major ICT systems. Representative accountabilities/key results include: a. identifying the need for new applications/systems, conducting feasibility studies and translating user needs into systems and applications that can be integrated with existing systems/technology;b. conducting  and/or  leading  systems  analysis,  determining  costs  of  development  and  eventual operations of the system(s)/applications; c. defining application/system requirements and developing technical and functional specifications; d. overseeing the development of database architecture, design and configuration ensuring relevant internal control and security mechanisms are established; e. planning, scheduling and launching implementation work and systems testing; f. identifying,  testing,  assessing  and  evaluating  new  products  and  technologies  and  proposing strategies and implementation plans; g. collaborating on defining and optimizing the systems integration (intra/inter-organizational) landscape in particular in the context of increasing complexity and differentiated users; and, h. leading the preparation of technical and user documentation for entire systems and interdependent applications as well as training materials and detailed technical presentations; conduct courses for users.  4. AGENT OF CHANGE: Senior ICT Specialists understand and apply the principles of change management and proactively serves as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. They use a seasoned knowledge of information technology to develop, analyze and promote acceptance of new methods of work and automated workflows. Senior Specialists manage change through technical leadership in identifying systems/applications that support change and outreach to client offices to build understanding of and to ensure open and regular communications pertaining to current and planned changes in the Fund's information and communication technology strategy, standards, regulations and rules. 5. MANAGERIAL  FUNCTIONS:  Senior  ICT  Specialists  are  typically  team  leaders  with  accountability  for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD technology. This includes: a. People  Management  through  work  plan  development,  recruitment,  performance  and  career management of P and GS staff as well as learning management establishing learning plans and ensuring staff supervised meet their development needs while meeting the needs of IFAD; b. Resource Management by providing strategic and data inputs into the divisional budget preparation exercises; c. Knowledge and Content Management by ensuring:i. knowledge content within functional area is continuously updated and available to colleagues and clients; ii. best practices are continuously identified, documented and distributed, and iii. appropriate  and  up-to-date  information  and  learning  tools  are  available  to  the  Fund's managers, supervisors and staff Information Technology Management through leveraging ERP and other corporate applications (enterprise applications and in-house developments) functionality for improved business results, simplification of transaction and reporting processes and improved client services. Position specific: The Senior ICT Specialist (Operations Systems) key functions are: 1.    TECHNICAL & FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT of specific technology/product area The Senior ICT specialist will be the ICT lead for Operations systems. This includes:a.  Developing and continuously updating knowledge of IFAD operations globallyb. In collaboration with business leads, conceptualizing technology solutions that meet business needs considering the IFAD technology landscape, sustainability, risks, user community and expectations for growth or evolution.c.  Monitoring strategic and business model evolutions with IFAD to identify potential impacts on Operation's systems or emerging needs that can be supported by technology, ensuring compliance and fit-for-purpose solutions.  d. Project manage new initiatives, working closely with the business lead, to ensure that technical solutions and applications meet requirements. Manage technical resources and vendors to deliver according to agreed plans and ensure that solutions are compatible with the new or existing infrastructure and architecture. e.   Lead projects within the technology footprint of IFAD: Ruby on Rails, ERP, IBM, Microsoft Sharepoint, Liferay, Azure Cloud. f.    Ensure that operational relevant data is fully leveraged for corporate reporting and analytics, in line with Data Governance policies and procedures.g.   Continuously seeks opportunities for process improvement and technical excellence within corporate systems fully leveraging automation technologies. h.   Acts as a Technical Subject Matter expert in application and IT solutions.i.    Working closely with IT Security lead, IT Infrastructure, Architecture and DevOps leads to ensure that all work is fully aligned with IT policies and guidelines across these technical areas.   2.  RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT -WITHIN ICT AND EXTERNALLY Within ICT foster strong relationships to ensure effective exchange of information and knowledge, frictionless collaboration for holistic technology solutions (infrastructure, application, integrations, security, change management) and issue resolution. Within IFAD, build relationships with counterparts to deepen the understanding of IFAD's work, be a trusted IT partner to assess needs, review the pipeline of work, ideate on future projects and co-ordinate, and manage the IT needs of the business counterpart. The Senior ICT Specialist will be assigned at least one business areas to which they will be the primary IT contact.  3. VENDOR MANAGEMENT: the Senior ICT specialist will remain current and informed of vendor trends aware of IT market trends and changes for software and hardware vendors. They will lead on ensuring that IFAD has an adequate and appropriate level and number of agreed key vendors. They will schedule regular interactions with key vendors to ensure full awareness of services, resources and other conditions to plan for pipeline needs.   Key Performance IndicatorsThe work of Senior ICT Specialists involves leading the design, configure, implement, maintain and improve critical technology operations of the Fund, adapting processes as necessary to achieve full functionality and interface with existing systems. Thus work at this level impacts on the overall design and continuity of major systems/applications and indirectly impact the accomplishment of the Fund's objectives, goals and functions.  as a foundation for the Fund's administrative and programme operations. Technical decisions are taken on the feasibility of technology proposals and specifications for systems / applications. They provide authoritative advice to the Division Director and senior IFAD management, which leads to both technical decisions as well as resource commitments.The key performance indicators for Senior ICT Specialists include leadership, both technical and team. Working RelationshipsInternally, Senior ICT Specialists are responsible for overall coordination with users on all aspects or during all phases of development as well as the provision of authoritative technical guidance to others involved in interrelated technology activities. The acceptance of modification to specifications and work processes is accomplished through negotiations. They provide authoritative technical advice to the ICT Division Director on the design and implementation of technology applications and systems as well as IFAD senior management/decision-makers. Externally, work relationships require collaboration and coordination to ensure vendors, service providers, collaborators and external ICT consultants meet established contractual terms and conditions, coordination with other organizations to establish compatibility of systems/application interface (Borrowers and Contributing institutions). Position specific: The Senior ICT Specialist (Operations Systems) work relationships are with:   ICT Team: works closely with ICT team leaders and peers to ensure coherent and consistent management of technology services and solutions, managing technical dependencies and embedding security principles in all IT components. IFAD Peer: builds effective working relationships across IFAD divisions to raise awareness of the work being done by ICT and to identify needs and issues with potential for technology interventions; IFAD Management: through contribution to IFAD working groups, board initiatives or IFAD priority areas, develops awareness of the requirements and priorities of Senior Management.    Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies:Level 2:Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externallyCommunicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skillsDemonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports changeFocusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused cultureLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning cultureManaging performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organizationManaging time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resourcesProblem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impactStrategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership rolesTeam working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education:Level – Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. In lieu of an advanced university degree, a diploma in combination with six years over and above the minimum experience requirement may be considered;Areas - Computer science, information technology, mathematics or other job-related fieldDegree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php Experience:At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of information technology, in any of the following roles: infrastructure, system administration, network administration, security management or coding and agile development;Two (2) years' experience in a multi-lateral or national organization providing support on a global scope; Position-specific experience: Progressively responsible professional experience in planning, design, development, implementation and  maintenance  of  information  technology,  in  any  of  the  following  roles:  infrastructure,  system administration, network administration, application development, security management or coding and agile development; At least five (5) years demonstrable experience of leading on technology delivery for a business area, with successful track record of successful implementations and user adoption of robust, secure global solutions. At least five (5) year's experience of working on technology projects, including but not limited to the following: Ruby on Rails or similar open-source frameworks, ERP, Business Intelligence tools, enterprise IBM solutions, M365 enterprise solutions, Liferay or similar CMS tools, Cloud platforms including Azure, AWS and others. Proven and demonstrable experience of working as a lead project manager on a complex technology enterprise solution at global level with proven track record of successful project delivery.  Experience of managing a pipeline of work for both continuous improvement work and new initiatives, ensuring adequate planning on resource needs, risks, contingencies, and technical and non-technical dependencies. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse organization tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience, including up to Senior Management.   Languages:Required English (4 – Excellent) Desirable: French, Spanish and/or Arabic  Skills:Project/Programme management: Identification of key-priorities, ability to structure work to meet deadlines and adjustment of workplan/resource allocation when needed Programme management: overall management of portfolio of work (including PMO interaction) with expertise to identify dependencies or bottlenecks between projects, managing changes and risksLeadership: Group thought leader, sought out by others and providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team,  strategizing  the  IFAD's  goals,  giving  the  vision,  empowering  the  team  and  ensuring  a  positive environment for all. Analytical skills: Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendationsStrategy implementation: Ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies for IFAD / for respective divisions Client orientation: Strong critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and identify solutions Planning: Know-how in the planning of human, financial and material management of IFAD resources Change management: Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-oriented Budgeting, resource management: Know-how in budget administration and accounting, resource allocation and planning at divisional level Procurement: Know-how in the application of the procurement policies, rules and regulations applicable to IFAD HQ and/or Country Programmes/Projects, including for complex individual cases Financial data integrity and financial systems: know-how in systems interface control, core banking system management, data mining and analytics HR systems: Know-how in the design and management of HR systems and tools (e.g. learning platforms, performance platforms, etc.)Data management: Data collection, cleaning, transformation and consolidation; data-base architecture & development; data presentation Data analysis/architecture: Know-how in the analysis and interpretation of data needs and sources taking into account its operational context, using systems and models to disseminate ensuring integrity, availability to meet reporting and business analytics needs Data systems & tools: Expertise in the design, development, deployment, maintenance and management of Data Warehouse, data visualization, data analysis, data mining and reporting tools Agile ICT services: Use various agile methods, such as daily stand-ups, sprints and hackathons, to generate end products early on DevOps: Expertise in continuous integration, configuration management, deployment automation, infrastructure orchestration and monitoring and analytics Basic ICT & digital fluency:Expertise relevant to the specific role (e.g.  in-depth,  computer  information systems, including micro-computer operating systems software, hardware and applications software and other office technology equipment), end-user computing configuration management Cyber-security: Understanding specific to cyber-security principles, tools, systems and applications Emerging technologies: Expertise to evaluate and identify business and technical opportunities in emerging technologies  including  methodologies,  tools,  systems  and  applications  (including  Blockchain,  Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, Robotics, GIS Analytics, etc.) Network and Infrastructure Administration: Understanding of the provisioning, configuration, management, tuning and performance monitoring of IT networks and the infrastructure of datacentres  System and Database Administration: Expertise in the provisioning, configuration, management, tuning and performance monitoring of systems and databases User technology enablement and support: Advanced configuration and endpoint management, digital mobile communication, seam IT monitoring and backup, incident response and endpoint management User experience: Strong focus on the delivery of a positive and intuitive user experience, building on a proactive clarification of user needs and requirements Other InformationApplicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit IFAD's compensation and benefits page on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements.  See here. In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation.Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.org.This position is included in IFAD internal reassignment exercise and advertised externally in parallel. Should a suitable staff member be identified during the reassignment exercise and the reassignment decision accepted, the recruitment process will be cancelled. In case no suitable candidate is identified through reassignment, the recruitment process will continue. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support. 

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