Message from OICT: Log in to iSeek using Unite Identity starting 15 December

When you log in to iSeek, the UN Intranet, on 15 December, you will use your Unite Identity login and password, instead of the Lotus Notes webmail credentials in use now. When would that apply? Typically, you would need to log into iSeek if you want to post an ad, if you are using the mobile version, or consulting from outside UN premises. But if you are using iSeek at your desk in an office that is within the UN network, then you still won't need to log in to consult iSeek, read the stories or use the directory, for example. 

iSeek is at the forefront of an initiative by the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)  to unify access to systems known as Unite Identity. Formerly known as the Enterprise Identity Management Service (EIDMS), Unite Identity is an application that allows UN personnel to log in to various systems using a single user ID and password. It complies with ICT security policies, and allows the ability to reset your own password, and to create a global contact directory. Thanks to a close collaboration with OICT/Enterprise Application Center-New York, the UN Intranet will be the first Drupal web application to use Unite Identity in the UN.

Unite Identity is already being used for Umoja, Employee Self Service, Manager Self Service, Unite Self Service (for ICT support), and several applications in the field. This means that all Secretariat staff should already have a Unite Identity. But if you haven’t activated it yet, you are encouraged to do so. Visit the Unite Identity iSeek page for support.   

What are the benefits for iSeek users?

Users who could not log in to iSeek previously because they have Microsoft Exchange rather than Lotus Notes email accounts will be able to log in now. This is the case for a number of staff in Peacekeeping missions.  Staff from UNODC, UNEP, UNHABITAT and UNCTAD, who are part of the Secretariat, will be able to log in with their Unite Identity as well. 

Who won’t benefit right now, but could benefit later?

Staff in Agencies, Funds and Programmes will not be affected on 15 December. These users will continue to have access to iSeek through their own intranets, but won’t be able to log in externally unless they have Unite Identity accounts, or a manual account granted by the iSeek team.

Granting Agencies, Funds, and Programmes login access to iseek.un.org is a longer-term project, but moving to Unite Identity is an important step towards this goal.

What do I need to do?

Unless you have not activated your Unite Identity, users do not need to take any action. All existing iSeek Webmail-based (Global Notes LDAP) accounts will be migrated to Unite Identity automatically, including any associated content, such as ads or editorial access.  If, on 15 December, you have successfully logged in to your Unite Identity account, but are not able to log in to iSeek, please contact iSeek Support (iseek@un.org).