Unit Head, Digital Transformation, P4

United Nations - UN | Staff | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Closing: 25 Jan 2026 26 days remaining
Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Overview

Supports the Chief in defining and implementing the organization’s digital strategy, focusing on enhancing program capabilities for digital assets in international trade and development. Plans and directs major systems projects impacting critical operations and user groups.


Tasks Summary
  • Supports digital strategy implementation and monitoring
  • Plans and directs major systems projects
  • Provides expert advice on business and systems analysis
  • Develops cost proposals for contractual services
  • Tracks and monitors project progress
  • Provides professional leadership and work direction
  • Leads the Service Support Team
  • Coordinates digital governance implementation

Experience Requirements

Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area is required. Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area are desirable. Four years of experience in business analysis, change management and quality assurance are desirable. Four years of experience leading an ICT service support team are desirable. Two years of experience managing projects using SCRUM best practices are desirable. Experience in business analysis for economic data management or trade digitalization is desirable.


Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: French or Arabic or Spanish or Chinese (Mandarin) or Russian

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