ICT Assistant at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Job ID
19426
Location
Adikpo, Nigeria
Salary Grade
G4
Hardship Level
D
Family Location Type
Family
Eligible Applicants
This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.
Procedures and Eligibility
Interested candidates should consult the relevant paragraphs in the PPAL for further information on procedures and eligibility.
Duties and Qualifications
ICT Assistant

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The incumbent works under the direct supervision of a Senior Officer and the technical supervision of an ICT Officer at Sub Branch, Regional level. S/he has working relationships with UNHCR staff members in the office and other offices within the country as well as with staff of UN agencies and other UNHCR partners to exchange information and to provide assistance.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

• Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
• The network (LAN) is properly maintained.
• ICT incidents are resolved in a timely and efficient manner

Responsibility

• Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Routers, Printers, LAN Points, and Switches, Patch panels, Access points, to prevent faults occurring.
• Ensure that ICT problem recovery is done as quickly as possible and make regular system back-ups.
• Assist with the installation of the software packages, basic repair/maintenance of computer hardware and telecom equipment.
• Train UNHCR staff on email system, utilization of VHF handhelds, telephone system. Radio communication training to new IP staff and package police in the field.
• Distribute incoming cables, messages and other communication in accordance with established instructions.
• Add and remove users from the Networks.
• Maintain the inventory of ICT equipment and keep track of movements of ICT equipment.
• Select the most efficient and economic means for the transmission of messages, taking into consideration the nature and priority of communications to be transmitted.
• May attend telephone calls and keep records of such calls.
• Carry out administrative duties, within the area of competence as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Authority

• Decide on appropriate resolution to incidents.
• Escalate incidents where they cannot be resolved at the office level.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/ certificate in Telecommunication and Information Technology.
• Minimum 3 years of previous relevant experience in the ICT field.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
• *In office where the working language is not English, very good knowledge of UN working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Position Competencies
Competencies as defined in Job Profile
Language Requirements

• Knowledge of English is mandatory
• Additional  Information
• A written test will be conducted for this position which will be followed by a competency-based interview.