UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
The Information Systems and Telecommunication (IST) Section, located in DMA (division of management and administration), is responsible for the strategic planning and development of ICT solutions and services, information security, sourcing of information systems and equipment to support business needs and for the maintenance, availability, reliability, and quality of performance of information and telecommunications systems and services globally in all UN Women offices.
As our organization continues to expand its digital footprint in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Information Security has emerged as a pivotal function within the IST team. In this dynamic context, we are proactively working to enhance security controls and capabilities across various information security domains. This strategic focus will be aligning with ISO 27001 standards looking for a comprehensive set of security measures but also that adheres to globally recognized best practices. Additionally, as threats become more sophisticated, our objective is that UN Women remains resilient and secure.
Under the overall guidance of Chief IST Office and direct supervision of the Manager, Information Security and Compliance, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the Information Security program and projects aligned with the strategy and roadmap. This role requires not only a strong foundation in technical knowledge (specially related to Microsoft Security Suite) but also an ability to communicate complex security topics to a non-technical audience, drive security awareness initiatives, and work collaboratively across diverse teams.
Manage the implementation of the Information Security Strategy:
Promote Cybersecurity Awareness:
Manage incident response and liaise with the third-party security monitoring service provider:
Conduct Vulnerability Management:
Perform Data Analysis and Reporting:
Documentation and Process Enhancement:
The incumbent performs other duties (including handling special projects) within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Core Values:
Core Competencies:
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:
https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values
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Special Notice:
In accordance with the UN Staff Regulation 4.5 (c) A fixed-term appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal or conversion, irrespective of the length of service. This fixed-term appointment is budgeted for a period through 31 December 2025.
Application:
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
Note:
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Diversity and inclusion:
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
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