As a highly skilled IT professional with over a decade of experience in systems administration, I have successfully led numerous projects focused on enhancing system security, improving network reliability, and streamlining operations through automation. My commitment to fostering collaborative environments has allowed me to work effectively with cross-functional teams, driving initiatives that support UNIDO’s mission of promoting sustainable industrial development.
ALSO READ: FAO National Professional Officer (Human Resources) 2025.
I hold a degree in Computer Science and have earned several industry certifications, including Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful solutions that contribute to global development objectives.
MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Education: Completed higher secondary education, high school diploma or equivalent is required. Relevant certifications in IT Service Management and Information Security, such as ITIL and ISO27001, are desirable;
Technical and Functional Experience:
- Minimum of ten (10) years of working experience in IT Infrastructure, Operations and Support is required;
- Experience in managing a VMware virtualization environment is required;
- Experience in managing Linux operating systems is required;
- Experience in using any professional IT service management tool such as TopDesk, JIRA, OTRS, SolarWind, Service Now, etc.is required;
- Experience in managing SAN storage hardware and physical servers is required;
- Experience with IT Infrastructure automation tools, such as Ansible, is desirable;.
- Experience within the UN system or in a multicultural environment, under structured IT Service Management frameworks such as ITIL is desirable;
- Good organizing skills and ability to prioritize work assignments, organize own schedule, perform routine work independently, act pro-actively, meet deadlines, adapt to changing demands and multitasking is required;
- Ability to analyze complex incidents and problems and provide incident containment and problem resolution in a timely, efficient and sustainable manner is required.
Credit towards total working experience may be considered on a year by-year- basis, up to maximum of four years, for a higher degree education (including first university degree or equivalent diploma and/or master’s degree), in a relevant field to the post.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
CORE VALUES AND KEY COMPETENCIES
Core values:
WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.
WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.
WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.
Core competencies:
WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.
WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.
WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.
WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.
For further information on salaries, refer to the International Civil Service Commission website: https://icsc.un.org/
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.
All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.
Visit the UNIDO careers site for details on how to apply: https://careers.unido.org/
NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.
Notice to applicants:
UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unido.org
