Senior IT Assistant at

2 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Full time

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes.

We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.
About Job


The Senior IT Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a Senior Officer and the technical supervision of an IT Officer at Sub/Branch/MultiCountry office level.

The incumbent may play a supervisory role in overlooking the daytoday activities of the Telecom Operators in the offices in the area of coverage.

S/he has working relationships with UNHCR staff members in the office and other offices within the country of assignment as well as with staff of UN agencies and other UNHCR partners within the area of responsibility (AOR) to exchange information and to provide assistance.

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, crossfunctional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

Assist the office in implementing set standards for applications that meets the needs of the users and supports the overall Information and Communication Technology.

Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Routers, Printers, LAN Points, Switches, Patch panels, Access points, HF and VHF bases, HF and VHF relay stations, Satellite Modem to prevent faults occurring.

Carry out missions for new installations and routine maintenance tours of ICT equipment.
Ensure that ICT problem recovery is done as quickly as possible and make regular system backups.
Assist with the installation of the software packages, basic repair/maintenance of computer hardware, HF and VHF equipment.
Train UNHCR staff on email system, utilization of VHF handhelds, telephone system.
Add and remove users from the Networks.
Maintain the inventory of ICT equipment and keep track of movements of ICT equipment.
Draft mails and memoranda on ICT matters.
Assist in the drafting of technical documentation on radio equipment operating procedures
Certify invoices and delivery notes and pass for payment.
Evaluate needs for upgrading and eventually replacing ICT equipment in the field, to meet with UNHCR standards.

Select the most efficient and economic means for the transmission of messages, taking into consideration the nature and priority of communications to be transmitted.

Carry out administrative duties, within the area of competence as assigned.
To decide on appropriate resolution to incidents.
Escalating incidents where they cannot be resolved at the office level.

Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility.

Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level : For G5 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Certificates and/or Licenses

Telecommunication Information Technology.
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential

Relevant experience in the ICT field.

Desirable

Handson experience with wireless and VoIP systems, electricity, generators, lightning protection an asset.

Functional Skills

ITComputer Literacy
(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.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties.

This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

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.

Desired Candidate Profile

Relevant work experience in ICT with the UN and International Humanitarian Organizations;

Experience in field support in remote locations and ability to provide appropriate resolution to incidents, helpdesk, troubleshooting, monitoring infrastructure network, and general technical support for staff.

Experience in Telecommunications equipment as HF/VHF radios programming and installation is highly desirable. Experience in Assets Management is desirable. Knowledge of the local context.

Competencies

Accountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration

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