Information Technology Assistant Under the administrative supervision of the UNODC Country Representative, and the technical supervision of the Team Leader, Global Field Office Support – ITS, the Information Technology Assistant will manage the Information Technology (IT) and communications support provided by ITS to this Field Office in a timely and accurate fashion, fully in line and consistent with UN rules, regulations and standards.
Position: Information Technology Assistant
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline: 26-Jan-10
Languages Required: English
Starting Date: (date when the selected canditate is expected to start) 01-Mar-2010
Duration of Initial Contract: 10 months
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides first level troubleshooting and technical support to users regarding computer hardware, software, network maintenance and administration
• Undertakes planned regular maintenance of information technology equipment
• Monitors proper power and environmental conditions for office technology equipment.
• Monitors repairs and troubleshooting of data circuit, voice mail and fax links in co-ordination with service providers.
• Takes regular backups and ensures restoration procedures for the LAN.
• Plans and supervises installation and relocation of new computers, printers and LAN
• Assists the programme staff in preparing presentations and documents designing
• Maintain and updates the CONIG website
• Maintain inventory and proper function of other relevant communications equipment (phones, mobiles, radios,
• meras, Security Surveillance equipment etc) and assists in procurement of computer consumable and spare parts
• Ensure the data protection via regular monitoring/updating of virus definitions, antivirus software
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Degree/diploma in Computer Sciences. Certifications from renowned IT institutions will be an added value.
Experience:
• At least 3 years of experience in IT support and network management.
• Website management using CMS will be an added value.
• Experience in Lotus Notes and Novell Netware.
• Posses sound analytical and troubleshooting skills supplemented with excellent communications skills.
• Supervise the office's e-filing system and ensure compliance with existing and new IT policies and standards.
• Proven Ability to work in a diverse team.
Language: Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station, knowledge of French a distinct asset.
Click below for more information and application online:
United Nation (UN) Information Technology Assistant Jobs in Nigeria (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=14354)