Information and Communication Technology - Quito, Ecuador - International Organization for Migration

Descripción

Position Title
:
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer

(NIST Compliance)

Duty Station
:
Quito, Ecuador

Classification
:
Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment
:
Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date
:
As soon as possible
Closing Date
: 29 March 2024

• Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading_
• UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and_

- non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the_
- benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants._

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and

Applications are welcome from first

• Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo_

- (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See;_

• Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar;_
• Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru;_
• Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;_
• Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu_

_ Context:
_
The United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), managed globally by the
International Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to resettle tens of thousands of refugees
annually. IOM staff provide a range of services including case processing, health assessments,
cultural training, transportation, and a travel loan program. The Department of Operations and
Emergencies (DOE), oversees and guides IOM's support for resettlement programs. In line with
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of State's Bureau of Population,
Refugees, and Migration (PRM), the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer
(NIST Compliance) will focus on monitoring compliance with the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU), emphasizing the analysis of background checks for all IOM staff involved
with the USRAP.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the

Resources Management Officer, and with technical oversight of the Regional Information
Management a and in close coordination and collaboration with the relevant central ICT teams
and the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Project Manager and the USRAP Data Integrity
Officer, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer (NIST Compliance) will
be responsible and accountable for managing the implementation and standardization of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) activities in the Country Office (CO). The
incumbent will align the technological resources with the organizational and operational goals to
ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The incumbent
will contribute to the development and execution of ICT related projects, develop, and
implement ICT business continuity and disaster recovery plans. The incumbent will supervise
the ICT team in the Country Office and will build relationships with key stakeholders including
United Nations and humanitarian emergencies.


_ Core Functions / Responsibilities:
_

• Manage and coordinate ICT Operations, resources, and staff to support the CO and USRAP

operational needs, NIST compliance requirement and broader organization strategy.

• Oversee the information management, technology, and security operations in the CO in line

with USRAP/RSC business requirements and organizational strategy in close consultation with
USRAP Data Integrity Officer and the central ICT teams to ensure compliance with the NIST
framework and IOM ICT security requirements.

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor compliance of NIST cybersecurity standards and

guidelines to ensure that any changes take place in a controlled and auditable manner,
including relevant ICT records and documentation.

• Provide technical, strategic, and tactical planning, organization, direction, and reporting

through monitoring and evaluating of cybersecurity program progress and provide accurate and
timely reports to the management.

• Respond promptly to information security incidents, mitigate risks, and escalate complex

issues to the relevant specialist teams/units for resolution.

• Coordinate with the central ICT information security unit to support the roll out of cyber

security efforts.

• Identify assets that require protection and implement the controls in the security and privacy

plans.

• Promote creativity in digital innovation and identify; assess and implement areas for

improvement and adoption of technology.

• Coordinate with HQ, Regional Office and Country Office leadership and Project Managers to

assess and address the challenges and needs in ICT.

• Translate the business challenges into practical ICT solutions to ensure the efficient

functioning of CO's operations.

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