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ICT Specialist (Quality Assurance), P-3, Fixed Term Position, ICTD Digital Core - Valencia, Spain #00015585
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Job no: 575474
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: P-3
Location: Spain
Categories: Information Communication Technology
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built – we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career, while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, innovation
How can you make a difference?
The overarching strategic goal of UNICEF’s Information and CommunicationTechnology Division (ICTD) is to transform and build partnerships with ourstakeholders to successfully implement UNICEF programmes globally throughinnovative technology-enabled solutions.This position will report to the ICT Manager (Quality Assurance), P-4, in the SolutionsCentre and Support in ICTD's Digital Core, Valencia, Spain.
A key perspective of the Centre’s goals is to provide adequate, user-friendly, and modern business solutions to UNICEF’s different departments and stakeholders as well as providing guidance, governance, and procedures to several enterprise processes such as data management, integration, collection, program monitoring, digital tools and platforms, and business process optimization throughout the organization. These goals are aligned with the organizational strategy, enterprise architecture, and information management requirements of UNICEF’s different stakeholders.
Under the supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager (P4), IT Programs and Quality Assurance Services, the Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible in the preparation and execution of QA plans to ensure that products and services align with UNICEF business objectives and performance measures. Ensures that software development lifecycle practices apply Quality Assurance and security policies consistently Working closely with project leads, product managers and business users, the Quality Assurance Specialist enables development of test scenarios, and ensures that the appropriate level of testing is conducted to ensure high quality digital portfolio across new projects and products in the ICTD Project Portfolio.
This position supervises two ICT Officers (Quality Assurance), P2.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have ․․․
- Minimum requirements
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- Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) Or Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Info. Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computing/Information Tech, Computer Science, Computer Applied Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Maths and any other related fields.
- Work Experience: At Least 5 Or 7 years of relevant work experience in Information Technology, Information Communication Technology , Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Business Process Optimization.
- Skills: Selenium, Azure DevOps, Application Testing, Coordination, Data Management, Development Of Test Scenarios, ERP Systems, Functional Requirements, Risk Assessment, SAP, Security Policies, Supervision, Test Automation
- Language Requirements: English.
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- Desirables
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- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
- Application Security Testing, SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Drupal, Python, Django, Data Management, Integration, Program Monitoring, Information Management, Enterprise Processes
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.
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For every child, you demonstrate ․․․
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are ․․․
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drives to achieve impactful results
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Competence: As per article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Diversity: UNICEF is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce. All candidates, irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, appearance, socio-economic status, ability, age, religious, and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply to become a part of the organization. More information on UNICEF’s commitment to diversity and inclusion can be found here.
Zero-tolerance policy on harassment: UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
No Fee: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
Additional information for External Candidates can be found here.
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