UN Women – In July 2010, the United nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ICT Associate – SB3

Job Identification: 18898
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Initial Contract Duration: 12 Months
Vacancy Category: Contract Holders
Job Function: Economic Empowerment

Background

• UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. 
• In Nigeria, UN Women works to support the Government’s national development agenda, which prioritizes the empowerment of women and girls and their contribution to all areas of economic, political, and social development. 
• Under the overall guidance and the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the ICT Associate executes ICT services in the country office, implements ICT management systems and strategies, provides daily technical support to users of information management tools and technology infrastructure.
• The incumbent is responsible for review and advice on the use of new technologies that will enhance the country office productivity. The ICT Associate will work in close collaboration with the Operations teams for resolving complex ICT-related issues and promotes a client-oriented approach. 
• Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Operations Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the ICT Associate will:

Provide support to the implementation of  ICT strategies and new technologies in accordance with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines and procedures:

• Provide inputs to the development and review of internal ICT policies and procedures as required; 
• Draft ICT annual work plan for the office;
• Provide IT support in the use of Atlas (UN WOMEN’s implementation of PeopleSoft ERP) functionality for improved business results and improved client services. 

Ensure effective functioning of the Country Office hardware and software:

• Install, operate, and maintain all Country Office hardware equipment;
• Provide advice on the acquisition of hardware supplies,
• Install commercial and in-house developed software and related upgrades, anti-virus programmes;
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of the software and hardware.
• Make routine repairs and change of hardware electronic components;
• Plan, install and maintain all communication systems including mobile and satellite phones;

Ensure efficient networks administration:

• Monitor the network connection on a daily basis to ensure stable and responsive network environment;
• Configure network printers and provide user access as required;
• Implement backup and restoration procedures for local drives; maintain backup logs; organize off-site storage of backups;
• Maintain measures for business continuity and disaster recovery processes and procedures including backup and restoration of both server and local storage facilities;
• Liaise with other UN agencies or venders to Manage Local Area Network (LAN) in accordance with UN Women requirements 
• Trouble-shoot and monitor network problems; respond to user needs and questions regarding network access;
• Trouble-shoot and monitor network problems; respond to user needs and questions regarding network access
• Maintain up-to-date parameters of information for the network clients and electronic mail;

Provide web management services:

• Maintain the Country Office web site and Intranet.

Provide administrative support regarding ICT issues:

• Provide technical support in the procurement of new ICT equipment for the Country Office, provide technical specifications and information on best options in both local and international markets, review quotations and bids;
• Process ICT equipment registration and disposal in ATLAS asset module, support to the physical inventory verification exercise by checking the accuracy of records and location of property and prepare inventory reports as required; 
• Provide ICT support to key events.
• Maintain inventory and stock of supplies and spare parts in cooperation with the Procurement Unit;

Provide technical support and advice to the Country Office and Programme Presence staff:

• Diagnose, evaluate, and prioritize requests for assistance from staff in RO/COs/ Programme Presence offices experiencing problems with hardware, application software, operating systems, networking and other computer related issues;
• Liaise with ICT Associate in HQ for support and guidance;
• Meet all ICT on-boarding requirements for new personnel.

Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Country Office:

• Identify and promote different systems and applications for optimal content management, knowledge management and sharing, information provision;
• Contribute to the organization of trainings for the country office staff on ICT issues;
• Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in ICT.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, Computer Science, or any related field. 
• Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) required. If certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within 6 months
• Relevant certification in hardware and software management and application including Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) is an advantage.

Experience:

• At least (5) years of progressively responsible experience in network administration, support to management of hardware/software platforms, telecommunications facilities, knowledge of Windows-based/applications;
• Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify and resolve operational problems;
• Work Experience in client support, such as, a Help Desk or User Support Unit; 
• Work experience with international organization and /or working with other United Nations Common System is desirable.
• Work Experience in gender equality and Women’s empowerment is an advantage
• Good knowledge of PC/LAN operating systems, Microsoft Windows, corporate ICT security and viral protection systems, ERP; 
• Ability to perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes that are fully documented, researched, recorded and reported; 

Functional Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of PC/LAN operating systems, Microsoft Windows, corporate ICT security and virus protection systems; 
• Strong PC hardware troubleshooting skills;
• Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, elaboration and implementation of new systems;
• Ability to perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes;
• Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies.
• Strong knowledge of video conferencing and telecommunication;
• Strong knowledge of database packages;
• Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies;

Competencies:
Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

N.B: Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset;

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 29th November, 2024; 05:59.