Deadline: 20 March, 2022

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of ICT Officer.

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate information technology capacity and requirements of the office in terms of updating hardware and software to acceptable global levels
• Identify and prioritise areas where improvements need to be addressed
• Provide cost implications and benefits of recommendation for budget consideration
• Contribute to the planning of global I.T. strategies and policies by representing the office and providing feedback on local I.T. requirements, technical capacity in terms of web technology, support and skills available
• Conduct continuous evaluation of system performance, identifying areas of inefficiencies and potential problems
• Collaborate with management for corrective actions to achieve improved and uninterrupted services
• Recommend back-up options in potential problem areas that are beyond one’s control
• Ensure security of information technology operation at all times
• Establish control systems to ensure that all information technology equipment is maintained regularly and in proper working condition
• Interact with headquarters and I.T. staff in other UN agencies in the area and participate in information exchange meetings for systems coordination, consistency in direction, policy and standards
• Identify new areas where computerisation is advantageous and applicable
• Recommend applicable software packages to use, understanding user/clients specification, needs and requirements to achieve client satisfaction
• Maintain application systems in collaboration with clients/users’ mutual agreement on changes/modifications to existing programmes and reports generated to ensure continued system effectiveness and relevance
• Provide reports, ad hoc or otherwise, required for management information and as tool for decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Management, Computer Science or a related discipline
• Advanced university degree (master’s degree), preferably in Information Systems, Information Management, Computer Science or a related discipline (desirable)
• Two years, minimum, of experience in ICT management and computer system security
• Two years, minimum, of experience in the usage of computer and office software packages and experience in handling of web-based management systems
• One year, minimum, of UNOPS work experience in the ICT field
• Good working knowledge and skills for the Google workspace is an added advantage
• Working knowledge of LAN and WAN networks (desirable)
• Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNOPS procedures is an asset
• Experience of using system administration tools (desirable)
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of another UN official language (desirable)

To apply and for more information, click here.

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