ICT Focal Point

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The unit will provide the services of information and communication technology to WHO Country Office

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Installation, Administration and Maintenance (i) Coordinate the installation and maintenance of all ICT hardware and software; according to AFRO ICT standard.(ii) Ensure uninterrupted and effective ICT services to the office.(iii) Install and support LAN/WAN and data communications systems as per AFRO ICT Standard (Windows Operating System XP/2000/2003, TCP/IP, Ethernet, VPN, PIX, Firewall, Proxy server, Microsoft Exchange server 2003, VSAT, VolP, SNMP. DNS, DHCP, (iv) Maintain, troubleshoot and repair ICT equipment.(v) Perform daily server backup of data files; (vi) Set up and maintain disaster recovery procedures;(vii) Set up and maintain security of the ICT infrastructure (hacker and virus protection, protection against power failure, fire protection, etc.; (viii) Maintain inventory of ICT equipment and software; (ix) Administer software and updates;(x) Liaise with other UN agencies and external partners on ICT matters. Reporting(i) Make a quarterly report on informatics equipment inventory;(ii) Provide technical documentation concerning all ICT related activities and update it; Make a monthly activity report User and Administrative Support) Provide in-house training/assistance to staff on usage of informatics equipment (computers accessories) programs (software); ii) Assist in the design and implementation of database applications and other computer programmes; iii) Coordinate the activities of external consultants; iv) Act as ICT/AFRO focal point at WHO Country Office level; Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Information Technology or communications engineering or computer technology Desirable: Master's degree in any of the above and/or specialized ICT certification

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years' experience in telecommunications and information technology related matters. Relevant Experience at national and international level. Good knowledge of GSM System or similar ERP Systems; Experience with staff training in the use ofmanagement information systems Desirable: Priorrelevant working experience with WHO/UN or with an international nongovernmentalorganization; Experiencein the integrating of Voice and Data Communications field: LAN design, maintenanceand troubleshooting roster configuration, IP address schemes,internet/tunneling

Skills

Verygood knowledge of LAN and TCP/IP networking, Windows 2000 and XP ProfessionalWindows 2000/2003 Server, Microsoft Active Directory;Goodknowledge of E-mail system's administration (Exchange Server 2003 and Outlook2000/2003;Goodknowledge of computer security including firewall and Virus protection;Goodknowledge of Data backup and Disaster Recovery procedures (Veritas Backup Execis the software used); Goodknowledge of Database programming with visual Basic; Goodknowledge of the Administration of telecommunication systems including PBX; Ability to analyze andtroubleshoot problems; ability to write technical documents

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable:

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,692 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2649 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.