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Job Title: ASSOCIATE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P2
Department/ Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Job Opening number: 14-IMA-RMT-33037-R-ARUSHA (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Administrative Section of the Registry of the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (UNMICT) (Arusha). Under the supervision of the Registry Officer-in-Charge, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Information Technology work at the Arusha branch.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Associate Information Technology Officer will be responsible for:
Systems maintenance, support, network infrastructure, mail system, and back-up for all networks to ensure high availability and disaster recover ability for the mission-critical data, infrastructure, and that connectivity is maintained and supported to the highest standards. This would include the review of the security accesses and policies to ensure that the Information Security Policy and related work procedures are complied with; ensure maximal protection of systems; coordinate the centralized delivery of software application updates; coordinate the delivery of network services and assistance to users; coordinate the testing and implementation of new products into the production environment; orchestrate the installation and configuration of all Local Area Network and Wide Area Network equipment; plan the implementation of new systems configuration and maintain the documentation related to configuration management, change management and systems operations.
Implementation and migration efforts for the enterprise and substantive systems in support of the activities of the Mechanism. This would include participating in the management of projects involving feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation of systems. It would also include research, analysis and evaluation of new technologies and making recommendations for their deployment; proposing the introduction of technological changes; and preparing various technical reports. The incumbent would also maintain, upgrade or enhance existing user systems; troubleshoot and provide continuing user support; and maintain the full operation of the enterprise and substantive systems ensuring high system availability.
Competencies
Professionalism Knowledge of programming languages,basic systems analysis and design techniques, testing, debugging,documentation standards, database design, storage and internal systems. Experience in installation and management of Windows Servers, active directory, Lotus Notes, network and internet security, firewalls, routers, switches. Good analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of systems related issues. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Client Orientation Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients'point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients' informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Technological Awareness Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
Advanced university degree in computer science, information systems or related field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology or related area. Extensive knowledge of and experience working with Cisco, EMC and VMware. Demonstrated skill in designing and implementing applications within relational database systems environments preferable in Net and SQL Server.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. For the post advertised,fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French and/or Swahili is an advantage.
Assessment Method
There may be a technical test and/or a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
The appointment is limited to the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
To apply, follow the link - https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREER...ge=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=33037&
Department/ Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Job Opening number: 14-IMA-RMT-33037-R-ARUSHA (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Administrative Section of the Registry of the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (UNMICT) (Arusha). Under the supervision of the Registry Officer-in-Charge, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Information Technology work at the Arusha branch.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Associate Information Technology Officer will be responsible for:
Systems maintenance, support, network infrastructure, mail system, and back-up for all networks to ensure high availability and disaster recover ability for the mission-critical data, infrastructure, and that connectivity is maintained and supported to the highest standards. This would include the review of the security accesses and policies to ensure that the Information Security Policy and related work procedures are complied with; ensure maximal protection of systems; coordinate the centralized delivery of software application updates; coordinate the delivery of network services and assistance to users; coordinate the testing and implementation of new products into the production environment; orchestrate the installation and configuration of all Local Area Network and Wide Area Network equipment; plan the implementation of new systems configuration and maintain the documentation related to configuration management, change management and systems operations.
Implementation and migration efforts for the enterprise and substantive systems in support of the activities of the Mechanism. This would include participating in the management of projects involving feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation of systems. It would also include research, analysis and evaluation of new technologies and making recommendations for their deployment; proposing the introduction of technological changes; and preparing various technical reports. The incumbent would also maintain, upgrade or enhance existing user systems; troubleshoot and provide continuing user support; and maintain the full operation of the enterprise and substantive systems ensuring high system availability.
Competencies
Professionalism Knowledge of programming languages,basic systems analysis and design techniques, testing, debugging,documentation standards, database design, storage and internal systems. Experience in installation and management of Windows Servers, active directory, Lotus Notes, network and internet security, firewalls, routers, switches. Good analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of systems related issues. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Client Orientation Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients'point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients' informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Technological Awareness Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
Advanced university degree in computer science, information systems or related field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology or related area. Extensive knowledge of and experience working with Cisco, EMC and VMware. Demonstrated skill in designing and implementing applications within relational database systems environments preferable in Net and SQL Server.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. For the post advertised,fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French and/or Swahili is an advantage.
Assessment Method
There may be a technical test and/or a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
The appointment is limited to the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
To apply, follow the link - https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREER...ge=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=33037&
