OICT Jobs 2026
United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology
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About OICT
The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology is the Secretariat’s central ICT authority. It sets strategic direction, policies and standards; oversees ICT programmes, systems and applications; and provides secure, resilient enterprise services. OICT enables digital transformation, information security and interoperability for departments, regional commissions, offices away from headquarters and field missions, helping UN colleagues deliver mandates with dependable technology.
- Established
- 2008
- Global Presence
- 3 global service-delivery hubs — Brindisi, Valencia and Entebbe — serving the Secretariat worldwide
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Working with OICT
Working at OICT means building the secure, dependable technology on which the UN Secretariat relies. Teams set enterprise standards and deliver infrastructure, applications, collaboration tools, cybersecurity, data and digital-transformation services. Work ranges from software and telecommunications to service management, product delivery and user support. Its global delivery model supports headquarters departments, regional commissions, offices away from headquarters and field missions in demanding environments.
Why Work at OICT?
Protect mission-critical UN systems
Help secure data, networks and digital services that personnel depend on to deliver mandates.
Deliver technology at enterprise scale
Work on shared platforms, standards and services used across the UN Secretariat.
Enable field and headquarters operations
Connect global hubs with missions and offices operating in varied, high-pressure contexts.
How to Apply for OICT Jobs
Once you find a suitable OICT vacancy on IGO Jobs or the UN Careers Portal, submit your application through the official United Nations recruitment system. Below is a guide on how to apply.
Official OICT application route ↗1Filter UN Careers for OICT
Search the job feed for **Office of Information and Communications Technology** in the Department/Office field. Check the duty station and unit: OICT opportunities can be in New York, field locations or global-service delivery and can range from information systems to telecommunications and support.
2Read the technology service context
Use the organizational setting to identify the actual product or service: enterprise applications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, conferencing, telecommunications or user support. Match your examples to the stated platform, operating environment and service-management responsibility rather than submitting a general IT résumé.
3Apply through Inspira
Select **Apply Now**, sign in to Inspira and complete the online record, including experience, education, languages and any technical questions. Ensure the profile shows the technologies, delivery methods and outcomes required by the vacancy; submit every requested attachment before the published deadline.
4Prepare for a role-specific assessment
Monitor the email tied to your Inspira account after submission. Shortlisted candidates may complete a written, technical or competency-based assessment. Prepare concise examples on secure delivery, incident handling, stakeholder support, interoperability or systems implementation relevant to the listed post.
OICT Market Insights
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Active jobs
7
Added this month
6
+6 vs last monthTypical posting age
16 days
Most active month
August
Least active month
March
Most active duty station
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Frequently asked questions about OICT careers
Where do I apply for OICT jobs?+
Use UN Careers, search the Department/Office field for Office of Information and Communications Technology and open the full job notice. Select Apply Now to enter Inspira. The listing—not a general UN IT page—sets the grade, location, contract type, closing date, eligibility rules and documents required for that particular OICT recruitment.
What work does OICT do?+
OICT leads Secretariat-wide ICT strategy, policies and standards, oversees systems and applications, and delivers secure, resilient enterprise technology services. Its work includes digital transformation, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, collaboration tools and service management. A vacancy’s organizational setting identifies the particular service or operational unit.
Are all OICT roles based in New York?+
No. OICT is headquartered in New York, but its delivery model includes shared services at the Global Service Centre in Brindisi and Valencia and the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe. It also supports field missions and Secretariat offices worldwide. Always rely on the duty station or remote-work terms in the live vacancy.
What should an OICT application demonstrate?+
Show the specific technical competence named in the notice, alongside evidence of delivery in complex client environments. For example, a post may require systems development, telecommunications, cyber risk, cloud operations, IT service management or user support. Quantify outcomes and explain how you handled reliability, security, change or stakeholder needs.