ICT Associate | UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

ICT Associate | UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Bamenda (Cameroon)

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Organization: UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Location: Bamenda (Cameroon)

Grade: GS-6, General Service – No need for Higher Education – Locally recruited position – Administrative support

Occupational Groups:

Closing Date: 2020-10-11

This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.

Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS).

IT Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

Under the overall supervision of a (Senior) IT Officer, the IT Associate provides reliable and timely IT services on the application and infrastructure of UNHCR standard IT services in the Area of Responsibility (AoR). S/he normally receives technical guidance from a (Senior) IT Officer for the Telecom/IT infrastructure in the region in which the field or emergency operation exists. In offices where there is no IT Officer, direct supervision may be exercised by the (Snr) Admin Officer as applicable in the duty station.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

– Assist in on-site needs assessment and installation and maintenance of UNHCR Telecommunications and IT equipment.

– In consultation with the supervisor, establish the IT requirements in field operations, considering the overall IT and Telecom strategy of the region, the operational needs and the security constraints.

– Install and configure the most appropriate type of UNHCR IT and Telecommunications systems (HF, VHF, UHF, Microwave Links, Telephony, and satellite systems) to meet the field and emergency operations immediate IT needs.

– Ensure that the equipment under his/her responsibility is in good working condition, by inspecting regularly the hardware and installations. If required, arrange promptly repairs or replacement as necessary according to established procedures.

– Maintain records of the installations and repairs/replacements done and keep the supervisor fully informed on the status of the equipment.

– Provide each office, where equipment is installed, with full information for their asset management records.

– If applicable, keep a proper inventory level of all sites spares and return spare parts for repair/replacement.

– Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Printers, LAN points, Hubs, Patch pane, etc. to prevent faults occurring.

– Add or remove users from the Network.

– Assist in the maintenance of accurate records of users and usage of the Network.

– Carry out minor hardware maintenance.

– Provide Technical Briefing/Training on the equipment to local IT resources and users, including IPs, ensuring that they are able to maintain/use the equipment.

– Assist in the development and configuration of IT and Telecom Equipment/Kits used in field operations and emergencies.

– Decide on appropriate resolution to incidents / problems.

– Escalate issues to supervisor if incident / problem cannot be resolved with scope of responsibility.

– Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education

Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses

Information Technology;

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Experience relevant to the function or particularly on HF/VHF radio or IT systems, PAMA satellite systems, PABX, Cisco routers and satellite modems.

Desirable

Hands-on experience with wireless and VoIP systems, electricity, generators, lightning protection an asset. Previous experience in Emergencies is an advantage.

Functional Skills

IT-Computer Literacy;

TR-Training/Coaching/Facilitation;

IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software;

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Competencies as defined in Job Profile Fluency in English and working knowledge of French Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be

notified. No late applications will be accepted.

UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates

regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic

and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process The closing date for submission of applications is 11 October 2020

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization’s page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.

Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.