Lead, Evidence Management & Digital Strategy

UN Secretariat; Wien; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat in Vienna seeks a Senior Information Management Officer to lead a team responsible for evidence management, information systems, and digital support for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan (IIMA). You will translate operational needs into strategies while safeguarding information across its lifecycle.

The role requires an advanced degree in a relevant field, strong leadership and governance expertise, and the ability to coordinate with external partners to

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (law, human rights, criminal justice, information systems management, digital forensics, computer science, or business administration) required.
• Experience in information governance, cybersecurity, evidence handling or eDiscovery is essential.
• Ability to lead technology projects and partnerships and translate needs into governance policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for evidence management, information systems, and digital support.
• Define priorities, plans, and oversee service delivery and improvements of information systems.
• Design and enforce information governance policies ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and security.
• Direct IT projects and engage external partners to enhance investigative capacity.

Skills

Technology governance

Evidence law

Criminal procedure

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Planning & organizing

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Advanced degree in law/HR/CS/ISM/forensics/Bus Admin

First-level degree + 2 years qualifying experience accepted

Job description

UN Secretariat in Vienna seeks a Senior Information Management Officer to lead a team responsible for evidence management, information systems, and digital support for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan (IIMA). You will translate operational needs into strategies while safeguarding information across its lifecycle.

The role requires an advanced degree in a relevant field, strong leadership and governance expertise, and the ability to coordinate with external partners to