Information Systems Officer (P-3)

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is seeking qualified candidates for two temporary Information Systems Officer positions at the P-3 level in Lusaka, Zambia. Functioning within the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) Programme for East and Southern Africa, selected officers will deliver high-level technical assistance and support to National Customs Services and National Project Teams to digitize international trade operations. Key duties involve overseeing system lifecycle development, analyzing technical requirements, managing software integration, and maintaining ASYCUDA programs such as Single Windows. Officers will also design disaster recovery plans, conduct unit and acceptance testing, and develop structured training manuals for governmental agencies to support sustainable capacity building. Candidates must hold an advanced university degree in computer science or related quantitative field combined with at least five years of professional experience in IT system implementation and trade digitalization. Proficiency in modern programming frameworks, alongside strong technical problem-solving skills, offers professionals an impactful career milestone within an international governance body.