ICT Officer (Automation System Architect), NO-1, Temporary Appointment, Global Shared Services Centre, Business Innovation and Support, #00127871 (Only for Hungarian nationals)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The Automation System Architect plays a pivotal role in the organization’s digital transformation by designing and implementing robust automation solutions that streamline business processes, improve efficiency, and enable innovation. The role requires deep expertise in automation technologies and system architecture, supported by a strong foundation in software development and IT infrastructure. This position is responsible for the full automation lifecycle- from solution design and implementation to ongoing maintenance and management. This includes identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, recommending and implementing appropriate tools and environments, and designing scalable workflows supported by clear documentation and standards. A core responsibility is to provide clear architectural direction, standardized design patterns, and well-defined implementation roadmaps. This includes outlining actions, resource requirements, and timelines to ensure delivery teams can focus on execution within a coherent, governed, and scalable automation framework.

Responsibilities

The Automation System Architect is responsible for the full automation lifecycle, encompassing solution design, implementation, ongoing maintenance, and management. Key duties include identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency through automation, recommending and implementing appropriate tools and environments, and designing scalable workflows. This role requires providing clear architectural direction, establishing standardized design patterns, and developing well-defined implementation roadmaps. These roadmaps will outline necessary actions, resource requirements, and timelines to ensure delivery teams can execute within a coherent, governed, and scalable automation framework. The role also involves ensuring compliance with best practices, managing integrations, optimizing existing systems, and collaborating with stakeholders. Furthermore, the architect will be responsible for creating comprehensive documentation and providing training to support the adoption and sustainability of automation solutions across the organization.

Work Experience

Specialized training or work experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Skills

Automation technologies, System architecture, Software development, IT infrastructure, Solution design, Implementation, Maintenance and management, Operational efficiency, Scalable workflows, Architectural direction, Design patterns, Implementation roadmaps

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