Project Engineer Audio-Visual Systems Officer, NOB at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

This post is located in the Conference Facility Capital Project team within the Division of Administrative Services (DAS), UNON and directly reports to the Chief, Design and Construction Section.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Design and Construction, the Audio-Visual Engineer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Understands and captures the current UNON Conference architecture, defines the future (target) architecture, undertakes gap analysis to define areas of discrepancy; ensures adherence to global and local technology standards and procedures.
• Provides expert advice on the project’s systems analysis and project design vis-à-vis audio-visual and related systems; identifies the need for new systems (or modifications to existing systems) or responds to requests from users; develops plans for feasibility assessment, requirements specification, design, development, and implementation, including project plans, schedules, time and cost estimates, metrics, and performance metrics as required.
• Provides input for the development of cost proposals for contractual services, participates in the technical evaluation of proposals received and manages the contract service.
• Supports tracking and monitoring of the Section’s progress against plan, requirements, quality measures, standard processes; liaises with users on all aspects and during all phases of development and implementation.
• Provides leadership and work direction to contractors and/or suppliers.
• Is actively involved in the execution of the most complex aspects of the project (e.g., systems analysis, development, implementation etc.); contributes to the development of document and database structures, ensuring that all design aspects are addressed, and control and security mechanisms are established.
• Develops, implements, and monitors information standards and guidelines, including testing paradigms.
• Prepares technical and user documentation for entire systems and interdependent applications; prepares training materials and detailed technical presentations.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field and determines the need for testing and evaluating new products and technologies; provides leadership on introducing technological changes; prepares various technical reports.
• Facilitates communications within the Conference Facilities Capital Project team and with the UNON Information, Communication and Technology Service (ICTS), Division of Conference Services and other project stakeholders to ensure effective project coordination.
• Acts as a focal point on Conference Management Audio-Visual matters with the contractor.
• Develops and manages internal and external coordination processes to manage related activities in relation to the execution of the renovation and construction works.
• Participates in planning and preparation of the budget, work program and spending plan.
• Contributes to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Documents requirements and background information used for data analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the latest technologies in planning, design, development, operation and maintenance of Conference Management and Simultaneous Interpretation systems (CMSI) including Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI), AV Distribution and Control, AV Broadcasting and Recording Systems including Web Streaming, Video Conferencing, Digital Signage, Conference Control Room Architecture and Engineering. Ability to develop and oversee large centralized or decentralized institutional systems possessing conceptual and strategic analytical capacity to understand information systems and business operational issues to thoroughly analyse and evaluate critical systems matters. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, business management or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification

• A certificate in Audio/Visual (AV), is desirable.
• A certificate in Project Management and related fields such as Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), Dante, IT infrastructure Library (ITIL), Prince2, Project Management Professional (PMP) is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (2) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, operation and maintenance of Conference Management and Simultaneous Interpretation Systems (CMSI), AV Distribution and Control, AV Broadcasting and Recording Systems including Web Streaming, Video Conferencing, Digital Signage, Conference Control Room Architecture and Engineering are required.
• Experience in managing and delivering highly complex projects within a multi-project programme is required.
• Experience in integrating large-scale information systems and implementing Conference Management solutions to optimize business processes is required.
• Experience with Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) is desirable.
• 1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience with an international organization similar to the UN is desirable.