Job Title: LAN Technician
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Systems Administration Team Leader and IT Infrastructure Projects Officer, the LAN Technician provides ICT and administrative support services to the ICT unit, provides daily technical support to users of information management tools and technology infrastructure at BPP and various IT Infrastructure Projects. The LAN Technician promotes a client-oriented approach.
The LAN Technician works in close collaboration with the Front Office, Management Support, End-User Support and Systems Administration team at BPP and partially at CO for resolving ICT-related issues.
Summary of key functions:
• Support to implementation of ICT systems;
• Effective functioning of the CO hardware and software packages;
• Support to networks and systems administration;
• Provision of administrative and helpdesk support;
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Education:
• Secondary education with specialized formal training on IT systems;
• A technical certification in networking, or cabling or basic systems administration is desirable not a requirement.
Experience:
• 4 years of relevant working experience in LAN and cabling operations and administration;
• Skills in LAN Cabling testing equipment; Adequate knowledge of TIA/EIA 568B Straight & Crossed Cabling Standards;
• Skills in Ethernet termination and using termination tools;
• Familiarity with best practices in network design and operations is of great advantage.
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.
Interested Candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.
Please note that instead of a CV you're required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11)
Complete it and upload when prompted.
Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered.
For more information: UNDP Nigeria Job Application Portal
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 08 May 2012.
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