INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT

UN; Bogotá; On-site; COP 97,308,000 - 136,231,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations in Bogotá seeks an Information Systems Assistant to act as the focal point for receipt and processing of user requests and to provide basic technical support across assigned software systems.

Based in Bogotá, Colombia, the role involves assisting in planning, specification, design, development, implementation and maintenance of customised application software, and collaborating with senior IT staff to define requirements and test prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Acts as focal point for receipt and processing of user requests.
• Provides basic technical support on relevant software systems and applications in the assigned area.
• Supports planning, specification, design, development, implementation and maintenance of customised application software systems; collaborates with senior IT staff to define requirements; builds, tests and modifies prototype software; installs and maintains software systems.

Job description

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT at UN. Grade: G-5. Location: Bogotá, Colombia. Application deadline: 19 November 2026.

Within delegated authority, the Information Systems Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Acts as focal point for receipt and processing of user requests.
• Provides basic technical support on relevant software systems and applications in the assigned area.
• Provides basic support in the planning, specification, design, development, implementation and maintenance of customised application software systems; works with senior IT staff on the definition and specification of requirements; builds, tests and modifies prototype application software based on detailed instructions; installs and maintains software systems.