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The Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) enables a better, safer, more sustainable future through innovative technology. It is committed to ensuring colleagues all over the world have every tool necessary to succeed in their respective mandates.

All Secretariat entities report to Mr. Bernardo Mariano Jr., Chief Information Technology Officer, Assistant Secretary-General, on issues relating to all ICT-related activities, resource management, standards, security, architecture, policies, and guidance. The Office is headquartered in New York City. 

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#DigitalUnite: Unite Ideas

Jorge Martinez-Navarrete, Information Systems Officer, OICT, talks about Unite Ideas, the online platform where individuals, teams and organizations can collaborate with the United Nations to leverage innovative ideas and tech to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

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#DigitalUnite: Unite Academy

Gregory Ogolla, Information Systems Officer, OICT, talks about Unite Academy, the United Nations data literacy program. Available to all UN personnel, Unite Academy hosts data and analytics courses twice a year.  

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The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is developing an AI governance framework and a matrix and guidance note to use generative AI within the UN.


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The Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is leading the digital transformation of the Organization to enable a better, safer, more sustainable future through secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. OICT is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for OICT positions. OICT supports the principles of work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.