The Position:

The ICT Analyst is responsible for overseeing implementation of ICT policies and standards and Technology for Development (T4D) programmatic support in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (EECARO) and to the country offices in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. You will report to the EECARO International Operations Manager.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2026-2029), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

This role represents a strategic 50/50 blend of core ICT operations and Technology for Development (T4D) programmatic support. The incumbent ensures that standard ICT infrastructure and end-user services operate seamlessly while acting as a key catalyst for integrating digital innovations into UNFPA’s programming in EECARO.

The ICT Analyst ensures that technology is used effectively and efficiently within the EECARO
office, in alignment with the ICT policies and strategies, to support UNFPA's mission and
maximize its impact on achievement of the ICPD and SDG goals. Key results expected include:

• Effective implementation of Corporate ICT Strategies and Plans

• Effective and service-minded end-user support

• Effective management of ICT and related resources

• Confidentiality, integrity and availability of all ICT Systems

Further the ICT Analyst provides Technology for Development (T4D) programmatic support to EECARO including serving as a vital link between the local/regional teams and the global Digital Center of Excellence (CoE), maintaining a direct reporting line or matrixed relationship with the CoE to facilitate the adoption of scalable, standardized digital solutions.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline is required. Related professional certifications are also desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2 years of progressively responsible experience in at least one activity of ICT, preferably in network infrastructure or cloud-based application administration.

• Demonstrated experience with Technology for Development (T4D) Programmatic Support, preferable AI related, is required.

• Knowledge of Local network infrastructure and locally available viral protection systems required. UN security knowledge is desirable.

• Relevant certifications in hardware and software management and application required are desirable.

• Good knowledge of network infrastructure, Microsoft Windows, corporate ICT security and viral protection systems, ERP; Knowledge of Google Workspace is a big plus.

• Thorough knowledge of overall design and operating principles of ICT networks and of connectivity concepts.

• Ability to integrate the needs of the office automation, available resources and systems requirements and to solve systems/hardware/software problems.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Turkish.

How to apply

Apply directly via UNFPA Quantum system: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/job/36916