General Information

Position Title

ICT Senior Associate

Job Category

Project & Programme Management

Duty Station(s)

Valencia

Seniority Level

Associate

ICS Level

ICS 07

Contract Type

Staff - GS - FTA

Contract Level

GS-7

Posting Start Date

13-Oct-2026

Posting End Date

28-Oct-2026

Duration

1 year renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funds availability

Job Highlight

UNOPS has partnered with UNGSC to provide the support services covered in this TOR.

This is a position within UNOPS supporting projects carried out for the United Nations Secretariat.

The incumbent will be a staff member of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

** THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ARE SPANISH OR EUROPEAN UNION CITIZENS OR APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS A VALID RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT IN SPAIN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION**

About the Region

The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Not Required - part of GPO/NYPO





Job Specific Context

UNOPS has signed an agreement with the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) to provide specialized technical support services in the areas of hybrid cloud, platform management, and global identity infrastructure.

Within this framework, the Platform Support Unit (PSU) under UNGSC delivers operational and technical support for the hybrid cloud environment (covering public and private cloud), platform management (including the Private AI platform), integral identity infrastructure, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) infrastructure. These services underpin the digital operations of UN entities and field missions and are aimed at enhancing service resilience, security, operational efficiency, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies.

To support the growing demand for cloud-based services, secure identity and access management, private AI capabilities, and reliable ERP operations, this position provides technical implementation, operational support, and innovation assistance to ensure service reliability, system integration, and continuous improvement of the hybrid cloud platform.

Role Purpose

Under the overall supervision of the UNOPS Programme Manager, and under the direct guidance of the Chief, Infrastructure Operations Section (IOS),



and the Chief of the Platform Support Unit (PSU) at the UN ICT Facility in Valencia, Spain, the ICT Senior Associate (acting as a Public Cloud and Identity Technician) supports the UN Secretariat Cloud environment (Unite Cloud) and global identity infrastructure.

The incumbent contributes to the operationalization, support, and integration of public cloud services and identity and access management solutions, including the development and maintenance of infrastructure as code and automation, ensuring reliable service delivery, security and compliance, innovation support, and technical sustainability.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Public Cloud Support (Unite Cloud)
2. Global Identity and Access Management (IAM) Support
3. Automation and Emerging Technologies Support
4. Duty Roster Responsibilities
5. Other

1. Public Cloud Support (Unite Cloud)

- Support the implementation, operation, and maintenance of public cloud services supporting the UN Secretariat Cloud environment (Unite Cloud), in alignment with the hybrid cloud strategy.
- Coordinate the onboarding of UN entities and workloads to Unite Cloud, including account and subscription setup, network connectivity, and governance configuration under established technical guidance.
- Monitor the performance, availability, and capacity of cloud services to ensure consistent and reliable service delivery.
- Assist in applying security baselines, policies, and compliance controls across cloud environments, and contribute to the remediation of vulnerabilities and audit findings.
- Support cost management activities, including usage tracking, tagging s

📌 ICT Senior Associate (Valencia)
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