Job: Chief Technology Officer

Location: Geneva 
Deadline: Monday, 04 November 2013 

Description

Human Resources Development Department

International Labour Office

Vacancy No: CALL/D/2013/18

Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Grade: D1Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Date: 3 October 2013

Application Deadline (midnight Geneva time) 4 November 2013Organization unit: DDG/MR INFOTECDuty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Under article 4.2, paragraphs (d) and (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in grades D1 and D2, as well as in grade P5 for all Director positions in field offices, are made by direct selection by the Director-General.

In order to fill the following vacancy by direct selection:- Chief Technology Officer (CTO), (D1)the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their curriculum vitae online by the above date (midnight Geneva time).The ILO values diversity among its staff and aims at achieving gender parity. We welcome submissions from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.Within the context of the ILO's efforts to promote staff mobility, any appointee should expect to take up different assignments (field and Headquarters) during their career.Conditions of employment are described in the Appendix.

INTRODUCTION

The position is located in INFOTEC. INFOTEC defines, implements, manages and governs the ILO's portfolio of information and technology assets. INFOTEC ensure that information and technology principles, policies, standards, application, and services support key Office-wide strategies. INFOTEC partners with business units to facilitate effective and efficient use of information and technology through the organization.As the lead technical architect for the Office, the CTO leverages and applies innovative technologies to accelerate business goals and objectives. The CTO establishes, manages, controls and implements the organization's technological architecture and roadmap. The position reports to the ILO's Chief Information Officer and Director of INFOTEC.

Description of Duties

• Supports the Director in leading the organization in anticipating and reacting to major technology changes; actively searches for opportunities to improve and transform working methods and processes through technology innovation; mainstreams technologies that promote collaborative working practices and knowledge-sharing across the Office;
• Directs the work of the Technology Management Services Branch in INFOTEC. Manages a large and diverse technical team; oversees, plans, prioritizes and allocates work to deliver IT projects of high complexity and scope; exercises full management responsibility for allocated resources; fosters teamwork and communication across organizational boundaries;
• Contributes to the formulation and the development of the ILO's IT Strategy; ensures defined outcomes, objectives, milestones and targets are achieved within budget and on time;
• Designs, plans, implements and oversees large-scale technology projects and initiatives including the ILO IT Infrastructure Transformation Project;
• Undertakes and oversees the development of a robust and secure IT infrastructure needed to sustain Office-wide IT systems and services that support large communities of users with diverse requirements including email, telecommunications, internet, intranet, networks, desktop and mobile computing, directory services, service desk function, etc.;
• Institutes service catalogues and negotiates service level agreements with business process owners; measures and reports on IT performance and customer satisfaction levels on a regular basis;
• Defines, implements and communicates Office-wide technology standards, policies, methodologies and IT best practices; ensures governance processes are in place to monitor compliance;8. Manages risk to ensure IT infrastructure assets are protected and business continuity is maintained in the event of a disaster or breach in security;
• Conducts periodic needs assessments and benchmarks against industry and UN best practice; leverages UN joint initiatives of tangible value to the Office;
• Coordinates the provision of IT support services to ILO field offices;
• Establishes and optimizes strategic service provider partnerships;
• Chairs the ILO's Technology Advisory Sub-Committee;
• Represents the Office in UN-wide information technology networks; leverages joint UN initiatives of tangible value to the Office;
• Undertakes such other duties as designated by the Director.

DESIRABLE PROFILE

• The set of qualifications below is indicative of the type of experience, education, language skills, and competencies expected for this position.

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree in Information Technology Management or an advanced degree involving substantial studies in a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 15 years of experience, of which considerable experience in information technology, and a demonstrated understanding of how technology can be harnessed and used for organization effectiveness. International experience is essential for this role.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent command of English or French, with a very good working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.

COMPETENCIES

• In addition to the ILO core competencies:Technical competenciesDeep knowledge of information technology hardware, architecture and IT governance and service support standards (such as COBIT and ITIL).
• Proven experience in fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, including the development and implementation of enabling IT-based tools and standards.
• Managerial competenciesProven ability to lead, manage, and motivate highly technical and multi-cultural team;Proven ability to develop, formulate and implement a vision for the IT function;
• Proven ability to drive IT consolidation and efficiency;
• Demonstrated capacity to embed a strong service ethos;
• Demonstrated capacity to drive IT enabled organizational change and administrative reform;
• Strong communication skills;
• Proven track record of implementing results-based strategies under difficult budgetary conditions, and proven ability to solve problems, and to quickly adapt to changing conditions;
• Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes.

Required Qualifications

Additional Information:

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