Vacancy No: CALL/D/2013/08
Title:
Chief Information Officer
Grade:
D2
Contract
type: Fixed-Term Appointment
The ILO invites
interested parties to submit their expression of interest for the following vacancy:
Chief Information Officer (D2)
The following
are eligible to apply:
Ø Internal
applicants in accordance with paragraphs 15 and 16 of Annex I of the Staff
Regulations.
Ø External
applicants.
The ILO values
diversity among its staff and aims at achieving gender parity. We welcome
applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.
Within the
context of the ILO's efforts to promote staff mobility, applicants should
expect to take up different assignments (field and Headquarters) during their
career.
Direct selection
by the ILO Director-General shall be the method to fill this position.
Conditions of
employment are described in Appendix II
INTRODUCTION
The
International Labour Office (ILO) is the permanent secretariat of the
International Labour Organization, a UN specialized agency which promotes
decent work, social justice, and internationally recognized labour rights. The
Office employs some 2,500 officials of over 110 nationalities at the Geneva
headquarters and in 50 external offices around the world.
The Chief
Information Officer (CIO) is one of six Department Directors in the portfolio
of the Deputy Director-General for Management and Reform (DDGMR). The CIO is a
member of DDGMR Senior Management Team. The department is comprised of the ILO
Library, the archives and the Information and Communications Technology Branch.
Overall, the CIO is responsible for Information Management (IM) and the
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) that support achieving the
strategic objectives of the Organization, including implementation of the ILO's
IT Strategy.
The Information
Technology Strategy 2010-15 adopted by the Governing Body in November 2009 set
down the following three outcomes defining the contribution of IT to the
Strategic Policy Framework of the Organization (http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_norm/---relconf/documents/meeting
document/ wcms _116314.pdf):
Ø IT driven
reforms contribute to an integrated, user-friendly, cost-efficient and
transparent administrative system;
Ø A collaborative
Office-wide approach to the use of IT resources and capabilities is embedded,
resulting in improved IT governance and efficiencies, and
Ø A culture of
service excellence in consolidated IT operations is embedded, resulting in a
more effective use of resources.
The Information
Technology Strategy 2010-15 adopted by the Governing Body in November 2009 set
down the following three outcomes defining the contribution of IT to the
Strategic Policy Framework of the Organization:
Ø IT driven
reforms contribute to an integrated, user-friendly, cost-efficient and
transparent administrative system;
Ø a collaborative
Office-wide approach to the use of IT resources and capabilities is embedded,
resulting in improved IT governance and efficiencies, and
Ø a culture of
service excellence in consolidated IT operations is embedded, resulting in a
more effective use of resources.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The CIO's
leadership capabilities, business acumen and strategic perspective will take
precedence over technical skills. More specifically, the CIO will:
Ø Advise and
facilitate consensus building at senior management level on all aspects of IM
and ICT including strategic, architectural, governance, policy, resource
allocation and operational matters;
Ø provide vision
and leadership for the transformation of information management and sharing
from traditional to ICT-based means;
Ø formulate
ILO-wide strategies to align IM and ICT with organizational, programme and
knowledge management needs and oversee implementation at headquarters and in
external offices, with a strong focus on obtaining value for money;
Ø Establish
strategic service provider partnerships;
Ø Mainstream
innovative technologies that promote collaborative working practices,
knowledge-sharing and digital communication;
Ø position IM and
ICT to play a strategic role in driving organizational change and
administrative reform;
Ø oversee the
transformation of the library to the collaborative, digital, mobile era,
creating a more dynamic relationship with audiences;
Ø promote and
develop efficient and customer-oriented working methods within Department and
realign the ICT operating model;
Ø undertake
periodic assessments of IM and ICT capabilities and performance in comparison
to industry and UN benchmarks and best practices;
Ø represent the
Office in UN-wide IM and ICT initiatives;
Ø align and manage
ICT and IM risks with Office-wide risks, including information security; and
Ø Manage the
budget of the department and any special allocations provided for IM and ICT.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Education
Advanced
university degree in Information Management or Technology, or an advanced
degree involving substantial studies in information management or a related
field.
Experience
A
minimum of 15 years of experience, of which considerable experience in IM or
ICT, and a demonstrated understanding of how information 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
Technical
competencies - Deep knowledge of information technology hardware, software,
architecture and governance standards (such as COBIT and ITIL) and integrated
information resource systems, preferably Oracle. Proven experience in fostering
a culture of knowledge sharing, including the development and implementation of
enabling IT based tools and standards.
MANAGERIAL
COMPETENCIES
Ø proven
ability to lead, manage, and motivate highly technical and multi-cultural team;
Ø proven
ability to develop, formulate and implement a vision for the IM and ICT
function;
Ø Proven
ability to drive IT consolidation and efficiency;
Ø Demonstrated
capacity to instill a strong service ethos;
Ø Demonstrated
capacity to drive IT enabled organizational change and administrative reform;
Ø Strong
communication skills;
Ø Proven
track record of implementing results-based strategies under difficult budgetary
conditions, and
Ø Proven
ability to solve problems, and to quickly adapt to changing conditions.
Ø Ability
to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and
attitudes.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
As part of the recruitment process candidates will
be required to take the ILO high-level assessment center before being
considered for interview.
APPENDIX
II CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ø Any
appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and
other relevant internal rules.
Ø The
first contract will be issued for a twelve-month period (for Geneva-based
positions) and a twenty-four month period (for non Geneva-based positions)
Ø A
successful external candidate will be on probation for the first two years of
assignment.
Ø Any
extension of contract beyond the probation period is subject to satisfactory
conduct and performance.
GRADE:
D2
Salary and post adjustment (with dependants)
|
US$
|
|
Salary
|
Minimum
|
112096
|
Rising to
|
Maximum
|
123033
|
Post adjustment for Geneva
|
Minimum
|
115010
|
Maximum
|
126231
|
|
Salary and post adjustment (without dependants)
|
US$
|
|
Salary
|
Minimum
|
102981
|
Maximum
|
Maximum
|
112147
|
Post adjustment for Geneva
|
Minimum
|
105658
|
Maximum
|
115062
|
Please note that the
above salary levels are determined according to the criteria established by the
International Civil Service Commission. The ILO is international public sector
employer and salary and other employment conditions are not negotiable.
Other allowances and
benefits subject to specific terms of appointment: •Children's allowance
(except for the first child if the dependent rate of salary is paid in respect
of that child);
Ø Children's
education grant (per child per year);
Ø Pension
and Health Insurance schemes;
Ø 30
working days' annual leave;
Ø Assignment
Grant;
Ø Entitlement
to transport expenses of personal effects;
Ø Repatriation
Grant;
Ø Home-leave
travel with eligible dependants every two years;
Ø Rental
subsidy (if applicable).
Recruitment
is normally made at the initial step in the grade
Salaries and emoluments
are exempt from taxation by the Swiss authorities and, on the basis of
international agreements or national law relating to presence or residence
abroad, are generally exempt from taxation by other governments. In the absence
of exemption, in most cases tax paid will be reimbursed in accordance with an
ILO document which will be supplied upon request.
While the successful
candidate will be initially working in Geneva, he/she may be assigned to any
duty station designated by the Director-General of the ILO.
Please note that all candidates must complete an
on-line application form.
To apply,
please visit ILO's e-Recruitment website at: erecruit.ilo.org. The system
provides instructions for online application procedures.
The ILO does not charge
any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application,
interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO
e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does
not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account
details of applicants.
Depending on the
location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members,
the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference,
e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different
stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical
tests or interviews.
Date:
27 February 2013
Application
Deadline (midnight Geneva time): 31 March 2013
(31 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently
accepting applications
Organization
unit: Information and Communications
Technology and Management
Duty
Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Application should be done online through:
Application should be done online through:
https://erecruit.ilo.org/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?jobinfo_uid_c=27192&vaclng=%20%20en
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