About OICT

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. The Office is headquartered in New York City.

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#WomenInTech Voices

Jing Forrest transitioned from a private sector consultant to an Information Management Officer at the United Nations Department of Operational Support. At the UN, she focuses on impact, creating effective, usable and accessible tech solutions globally, from Geneva to Goma. Watch her inspiring story in our latest #WomenInTech Voices video series and discover her vision of people-centered innovation!

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Reboot the Earth 2025

Reboot the Earth is a social coding event that brings a diverse group together to improve or build technology solutions addressing the current climate crisis. The event will take place around the globe between April and October 2025

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#DigitalUnite Campaign

At the United Nations, accessibility matters. Hear from Suzanne Shanahan, Chief of the Enterprise Application Centre – Americas and UN Disability Inclusion Strategy Focal Point, as she talks about how we’re putting accessibility at the heart of our digital transformation.

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News Updates

The Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is excited to announce the Space Tech Seminar, an official side-event at the Summit of the Future.

The activities of criminal and terrorist organizations have devastating global impacts. Cutting off their access to funding and financial services is therefore a critical component of the international response to dismantle these groups and mitigate their influence. 

For 54 children, aged between 3 and 19, 28 June was a memorable day as they accompanied their parents to the inaugural “Bring Your Kids to Work Day” event hosted by the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.


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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.