UNDP/PAPP/Local OQR IT Specialist

Application Type : External Vacancy

Job ID/Title : 128 - Local OQR IT Specialist

Category : Administration/Operations

 Brand : Post Level :

Application Deadline : 18-Feb-09

 Duty Station : Jerusalem

Type of Contract : Service Contract

 Post Number :(for 100 Series Contracts) Languages Required :
Starting Date :(date when the selected canditate is expected to start)

 Duration of Initial Contract : 11 months (possible extension)

Expected Duration of Assignment :

 Background:

UNDP/PAPP and the Office of the Quartet Representative (OQR) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the vacancy of  Local OQR IT Specialist for the Office of The Quartet Representative in the Jerusalem office.

Description of Responsibilities:

IT Support:

A.     Comprehensive level of support and maintenance for

·         Servers, hardware and software systems

·         Desktop hardware and software systems

·         Local Area Network infrastructure and facilities

·         Corporate productivity tools such as MS-Office suite

·         MS exchange mail and calendar server, Blackberry server and anti-virus

B. Identify computer and network related problems and update personal computing technology facilities including but not limited to desktops, laptops and Operating Systems:

·         Technical assistance and technical support for users as well as servers

·         Respond to emergency technical support when and if needed

·         Blackberry support

·         Perform proactive maintenance on both servers and desk-tops

·         Preserve and secure the OQR network from hackers, viruses, mail-waive as well as data and back it up regularly (daily and monthly) on alternate secure means

·         Assist the office with developing database systems (Access or other) for recording inventory, personnel database and others as required

·         Website design and maintenance for the OQR internet/intranet sites

·         Produce and share network diagrams, passwords and license information with OQR designated contact point 

Competencies :

Corporate Competencies:

·         Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values

·         Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

 Functional Competencies:

 Knowledge Management and Learning

·         Shares knowledge and experience and provides helpful advice to others in the office

·         Ability to develop systems for structuring, codifying and providing access to information and knowledge

 Development and Operational Effectiveness

·         Ability to provide IT support services including IT hardware/ infrastructure support, ERP support, other IT applications support, web design and maintenance

·         Good knowledge of PC/LAN operating systems, Microsoft Windows, corporate ICT security and viral protection systems, knowledge of web design, knowledge of Microsoft Windows network administration, ERP

·         Ability to supervise and train support staff

·         Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, elaboration and implementation of new systems

 Leadership and Self-Management

·         Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback

·         Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

·         Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexity.

 Qualifications :

·         University Degree in Computer Science and/or Computer Engineering, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) also required.

·         5 to 7 years of working experience in network administration and use of hardware/software, telecommunications facilities, knowledge of database packages, experience in web design and web programming.

·         Knowledge of Blackberry configuration and use is an asset and a learning requirement

·         Good English language skills, both written and spoken

·         Fluency in written and spoken Arabic or Hebrew is required.

“UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from men and women will be considered equally”

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