This position is advertised to internal and external applicants.As reflected in paragraph 37 and 38 of the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS), this Job Opening is open to internal candidates.
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 receives technical guidance from the supervisor responsible 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For FS5 - 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. Knowledge of computer application packages such as MS Office. Desirable Hands-on experience with wireless and VoIP systems, electricity, generators, lightning protection an asset. Previous experience in Emergencies is an advantage. Training experience.
Functional Skills *IT-IT Microwave Technology; *IT-IT Satellite Communications (VSAT); *IT-IT Radio Communications (HF, UHF, VHF); (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.
C001L2 - Accountability Level 2 C002L2 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 2 C003L2 - Communication Level 2 C004L2 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 2 C005L2 - Client & Result Orientation Level 2 C006L2 - Organizational Awareness Level 2 M001L2 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 2 X001L2 - Analytical Thinking Level 2 X002L2 - Innovation and Creativity Level 2 X003L2 - Technological Awareness Level 2 English is Essential.
Closing date for submissions or applications is 15 June 2020.