UN ICT Clerk Job Opportunities – United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Organization: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Programme Analyst, Social Change and Innovation
Grade: GS4
About UNFPA:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. Since UNFPA started working in 1969, the number – and rate – of women dying from complications of pregnancy or childbirth has been halved. Families are smaller and healthier. Young people are more connected and empowered than ever before.
Job Summary: The ICT Clerk assists in the implementation of ICT policies and standards, provides ICT and administrative support services and daily technical support to end users. You will support the management of the organisation’s resources, assisting in implementing ICT standards, policies and procedures through managing applications, data, information and workflows. You will provide ICT and administrative support services and daily technical support to country office (CO) and field staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting the implementation of ICT management systems and strategies; complying with corporate information technology standards for the CO, supporting the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems for improved business results and improved client services;
- Ensure that Back-up procedures are followed and all data is safe. Both Online and Offline back-ups should be well and maintained. This includes back-up on Cloud and local storage.
- Management of the Local Area Network and related infrastructure consisting of the Access Control, CCTV system, intrusion system, firewalls, telephone and printing management system in line with UN/UNFPA policies, standards and procedures.
- Work with IT services provider(s)/ vendors to ensure the LAN is properly maintained and good practices of the UNFPA Policy are followed.
- Work with IT services providers to proactively advise on the regular maintenance and possible improvement of ICT services.
- Maintenance of up-to-date ICT inventory device and software allocation list all relevant documentation.
- Provide timely IT support user support to all staff at the country office field locations.
- Maintain and up-to-date IT risk register and work with IT focal person to develop and mitigation plan.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) ICT Clerk job opportunity should have completed Secondary Level Education. University Degree in Computer Science desirable.
- At least four years’ experience Networking (Switching, Routing, Firewalls), IP telephony, and other network-based systems administration.
- Experience Windows Desktop and Server Administration
- Experience in basic skills and knowledge IT infrastructure maintenance such as cabling, trunking, port repair
- Experience in data security and protection through maintenance of Anti-Virus, Backup, User privilege management etc.
- Basic skills and knowledge in Database management systems e.g. MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL etc
- Basic experience in Webserver management and application hosting e.g: Apache
- Skills and knowledge in Linux administration is a desirable.
- Languages: Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.
Competencies
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
- Embracing diversity in all its forms
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving Results
- Being Accountable
- Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
- Thinking analytically and Strategically
- Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
- Communicating for Impact
Functional Competencies:
- Managing the organization’s resources
- Developing ICT standards and applications
- Managing data, information and work flow
N.B: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants who wish to join the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.
Deadline: 8th March 2020