The new web-based application enables UNOPS portfolio managers around the world to input and download information 24 hours a day, seven days a week and to provide clients with accurate, up-to-date financial reports.

In contrast with the refrigeration and air conditioning sectors, emissions from foam banks vary between 1% and 3% of bank size annually depending on the maturity of the bank in question and the portfolio of applications covered.

The tasks include: analysing and reviewing requirements for development in the field addressing the missions' mandates; defining a comprehensive information systems strategy addressing integration of field-based and essential software for the Department; developing, implementing and managing the approved information technology action plan for achieving strategic goals; acquiring and managing additional levels of resources and information systems/information technology complexity arising from enhanced information systems mandate; defining the information needs of the Department and the field with an overall view of the applications portfolio; translating into projects with implementation priorities within the guidelines of the strategic information systems plan; maintaining the complete information systems portfolio for the field and for the Department; addressing the information management needs of the Department and the field missions; constructing corporate strategic databases and providing management and decision support information for tactical and strategic analyses; defining and implementing information technology standards, policies and procedures; disseminating standard operating procedures for the effective and efficient use of all systems and resources; enhancing the growth, quality and security of the system and implementing programmes to maintain the system in line with the expanding needs of administrative and logistic activities in the field.

The incumbent of the post would be responsible for the overall support to the Team Coordinator and to the three teams in managing civilian activities in the buffer zone, including managing the growing portfolio of applications for civilian construction projects; assisting the Team Coordinator in the formulation and implementation of the established applications processing procedures, and in drafting formats and check lists; liaising with local authorities and the local population with a view to establishing contacts and building trust with local administrative authorities and municipalities; assisting members of the three teams in conducting field research by liaising with the local population and officials; providing guidance and information conveying local cultural perspectives on issues concerned with applications for various projects, in particular on rules and regulations pertaining to property and land development; and conducting research and compiling and summarizing background material for use in preparation of reports, briefings and meetings.