The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting applications for an ICT Analyst specializing in cybersecurity, set to take place in Germany for the 2025-26 period.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global development initiatives while ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are in place. Candidates with relevant expertise in information technology and cybersecurity are encouraged to apply online.
Join UNDP in making a significant impact in the field of international development and security.
UNDP Seeks ICT Analyst for Cybersecurity Role in Germany for 2025-26
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by UNDP and follows all UNDP rules and regulations. UNV is the UN system common service that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide.
Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both, society at large and the individual volunteer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the Supervision of the Team Leader ICT Infrastructure, the ICT Analyst, Cybersecurity is responsible for comprehensive incident handling in accordance with policy and guidelines
- Promoting security best practices and plan security awareness trainings.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into all phases of the SDLC.
- Conduct security risk assessments, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments for UNV applications.
ALSO READ: Unicef Exciting Internship Opportunity With Monthly Stipend For Social Media Management & Content Writing 2025-26
- Monitoring and evaluating events, alerts, and notifications from the cyber security infrastructure for indications of suspicious/unauthorized activity.
- Responding to detected or reported cyber security incidents.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering, or related discipline is required. Or
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
Desired additional skills and competencies:
- Experience in the field of Cyber Threat Intelligence is desired.
- Operational experience working with threat detection and incident response systems is desired.
- Knowledge of international standards and best practices in cybersecurity, risk, and service management (ISO 27001:2022, 9001:2015, 20000:2011, 22301:2012, 27701:2020) is desired.
- Experience in providing security related training to users in the form of webinars is desired.
- UN work experience is desired.
Language:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Working knowledge of other UN language is desired
