“Join UNDP as an ICT Associate: Drive Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development” 2024

“Join UNDP as an ICT Associate: Drive Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development”

ICT Associate Position at UNDP Jordan

Introduction

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) plays a crucial role in supporting countries around the world in achieving sustainable development goals. In Jordan, UNDP actively contributes to transformative change and tangible improvements in people’s lives through various policies and programs. As part of these efforts, UNDP is seeking an ICT Associate to join its team in Amman, Jordan. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to digital transformation initiatives that support sustainable development efforts in the region.

Background

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP. The organization values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where it operates. UNDP fosters inclusion to ensure all personnel are empowered to contribute to its mission, and it ensures equity and fairness in all its actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Office/Unit/Project Description

UNDP’s project in Jordan focuses on enhancing the socio-economic well-being of vulnerable refugees and host populations in the country. This collaboration aims to reduce relative inequalities and strengthen institutional capacities at the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC) to manage humanitarian, development, and crisis response efforts efficiently. The project seeks to align funding management with national priorities, international commitments, and responses to the Syrian crisis, accelerating Jordan’s progress toward human and sustainable development.

Scope of Work

The ICT Associate will play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation initiatives within MoPIC. They will support the integration of ICT solutions to streamline processes, enhance data management capabilities, and improve access to information. This position is essential for strengthening MoPIC’s technical infrastructure and digital capacity to effectively manage aid resources and support evidence-based decision-making.

The responsibilities of the ICT Associate include:

1. Evaluate and assess current information and communication systems used by various units within MoPIC.
2. Supervise the development of digital infrastructure, networks, databases, systems, and digital tools and platforms.
3. Collaborate and cooperate with external companies involved in the development of new and upgraded systems.
4. Provide ongoing technical follow-up and support for operationalized systems.
5. Support the monitoring, maintenance, and training of digital solutions provided by the project.

Institutional Arrangement

The ICT Associate will work under the guidance of the Governance and Peace Pillar Team Leader and in collaboration with the project team at UNDP and MoPIC.

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
• Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas/known risks, pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
• Learn Continuously: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
• Adapt with Agility: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
• Act with Determination: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in the face of adversity, confident.
• Engage and Partner: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate should meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Completion of a secondary education is required, or a university degree in information technology, Computer Science, or other related field will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.
• A minimum of seven (7) years (with a secondary school degree) or four (4) years (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in ICT systems development and support is required.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Desired Skills

In addition to the competencies covered, the following skills are desirable:

• Experience and strong knowledge of digital infrastructure and tools.
• Proven experience in collaborating with external development partners.
• Proficiency in programming languages, database management, and network administration.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
2. A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
3. Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.

Conclusion

Joining UNDP Jordan as an ICT Associate offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to digital transformation initiatives that support sustainable development efforts in the region. If you are passionate about leveraging technology for social impact and making a tangible difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply for this position. Together, we can work towards a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.

Keywords: ICT, Associate, UNDP, technology, digital transformation, sustainable development, Jordan, governance, humanitarian, development, crisis response, data management, decision-making, collaboration, diversity, inclusion.

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