women leading digital transformation

The #WomenInTech social media campaign highlights the vital role played by women working in technology fields across the United Nations Secretariat. Check out their profiles now!

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 worldwide have every tool necessary to succeed in their respective mandates.

All Secretariat entities report to Mr. Bernardo Mariano Jr., Assistant Secretary-General and Chief Information Technology Officer. The Office is headquartered in New York City.

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Behind the Scenes at the UN

What does it take to enable officials from across the globe to convene, speak and understand each other at the United Nations while also broadcasting proceedings to the wider world? Go behind the scenes with the UN's 'eyes and ears' as Misra Iltus, Telecommunications Assistant, UN Broadcast and Conference Services Section, explains how her team makes it possible for participants at the General Assembly's high-level week to exchange views on the challenges of our day.

#WomenInTech Voices

In this video, Christine Bradley, Chief of the Countering Terrorist Travel Section at the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), tells us about her role leading the UN Countering Terrorist Travel Programme. Her work strengthens security while protecting privacy and human rights.

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#DigitalUnite: Culture in ICT

How do culture, collaboration and AI fuel innovation at the United Nations? In this insightful video, Christina Goodness, Special Assistant to the Chief Information Technology Officer at OICT, shares how fostering an innovation-driven culture and working together can transform global impact.

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Reboot the Earth

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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UN Careers | UN Internships

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.