Apply: UNOPS ICT Specialist

Deadline: 16 November, 2020

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Specialist.

UNOPS is a UN organisation dedicated to helping people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all ICT systems, networks, hardware and software remain operational
  • Ensure data and information security at all times through the implementation of the programme information security strategies, plans and procedures, provision of recommendations for improving current information security systems, provision of information security training and monitoring/maintaining
  • Conduct regular reviews, with mission ICT section on all ICT systems, networks, hardware and software provided and ensure the programmer’s operational needs are met
  • Provide recommendations, priorities, costs and requirements specifications for required updates or corrective actions and assist with procurement
  • Liaise with mission ICT and provide advice and management on the installation of upgrades and implementation of new technology implementation plans, advice on change management implications, supervision of the implementation and review of effectiveness of changes
  • Provide a help desk service for fast resolution of all ICT customer issues
  • Work closely with United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOS) and other UN agencies ICT focal points to ensure integration of the programme and UNOPS systems into relevant systems
  • Maintain register of all ICT hardware, software and systems to ensure full asset management and timely replacement/upgrades as required
  • Coordinate regular maintenance and serviceability checks to ensure all ICT equipment and systems remain functional
  • Responsible for ongoing training of programme personnel on ICT related topics to ensure personnel have adequate ICT knowledge to perform their primary functions

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) with five years, minimum, of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with seven years, minimum, of relevant experience
  • Relevant experience is defined as experience in information sciences, information management, information technology, communication management, computer science, computer engineering, business analysis, or related field
  • Two years, minimum, of experience in Microsoft active directory, network security and Windows Server 2003/2008/2012

To apply and for more information, click here.

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