Job Opportunity for Project Specialist – IT & SAAS at UNDP in New Delhi

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day activities of the NCIP team.
• Configuring software, hardware, and network configuration related to NCIP.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues of Linux servers.
• Ensuring security and efficiency of IT infrastructure.
• Provide support to stakeholders for identification of the issue and provide the solution.
• Preparation of the requirement document, technical document, and user manual.
• Preparation of project progress report.
• Liaise relevant government agencies and all project partners for effective coordination of all scheme related inputs.
• Provide technical suggestions to the TSU team members to improve the effective implementation of the scheme related to timely closures and claim settlements.
• Provide timely inputs for the timely submission of all progress reports as may be required by the Ministry of Agriculture and UNDP.
• Perform any other tasks consistent with the level of the post and/ or assigned by the National Programme Director.

Competencies

Core competencies: 

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

People Management competencies: 

UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Cross-functional & technical competencies:

Information Management & Technology

• IT Security Management: Knowledge of Cyber Security technologies, processes, techniques and tools. Apply practical innovations to solve cybersecurity problems. Capability to keep UNDP systems and data safe. Knowledge of ISO 27001 principles. CSSIP, CSIM, CISA or equivalent certification desirable.
• Solutions Architecture: Ability to design and manage the Information system architecture supporting corporate business processes. Design integration strategies and approaches to integrate of one or more applications or services to maintain a coherent and effective IT architecture.
• Knowledge of ISO 20000 and IT operations. The Open Group TOGAF9 or Open CA, ITIL Master certification, or DevOps or similar certification desirable.
• Network, Communication and Infrastructure Management: Ability to develop/integrate/operate/manage IT network, communications, Cloud or on-premise infrastructure, and new technologies like IoT. Cisco CCIE CCNP or similar is desirable.
• IT Service Delivery & Operations: Ability to deliver the IT products and services to customers at the right level of Quality and Costs, taking into account user experience. ISO 20000 knowledge. ITIL certification or similar desirable.
• Configuration Management – Business Information Management & Technology analysis, requirements: Knowledge of configuration management changes, ability to manage and control the configuration change management process.
• Information and Technology Strategy – Portfolio management and governance: Knowledge of developing and implementing ICT strategy, portfolio and project management services, governance, and policies. Knowledge of project management principle. PMP or PRINCE2 certification of equivalent desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree OR Master OR equivalent of Technology in Computer Science or Master’s in Computer Applications

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years’ (Bachelor’ Degree) or 5 years (Master’ Degree) of experience in private entity or international/ government project in software development, coding and/or database management
• Proficient hands-on experience and knowledge of working on Note- JS, React-JS, Linux, MS-SQL is desirable
• Additional years of experience in private entity or national/international/ public private organisations/ government project in software development, coding and/or database management
• In-depth knowledge of Linux operating system, Node-JS, React-JS and MS-SQL
• Adequate experience in project management practices and ability to formulate, execution and implementation plan
• Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and requirements of the post with excellence
• Possesses the capacity for strategic planning, result – based management and reporting
• Good facilitation and communication skill
• Ability to carry out researchand communicate strategicpieces that guide decisions on strategic programme directions
• Tailors and presents information to diverse audiences using a variety of communication delivery methods (e.g., written, electronic, oral, interpersonal) Documentation
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi- cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to lead a Technical and Communication team
• Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multi- disciplinary teams
• Ability to guide the Project Management Unit in implementing and achieving project outcomes
• Ability to lead consultative meetings at national and state level with partners and senior stakeholders to identify priorities and manage the timely delivery of project activities
• Reliable in delivering own parts of the work as part of a team effort
• Demonstrates excellent work/project planning skills
• Is open to change and ability to manage complex, ever-changing environments
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the organization