Information Technology (IT) Specialist (Full-time)

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This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Under the direct supervision of the Resource Management Officer and overall supervision of the Regional Information Management and Technology Officer, the successful candidate will provide overall assistance and daily technical support to users of information management tools and technology infrastructure will provide technical support for desktop troubleshooting and user orientation.

  1. Provide IT support for IOM Budapest project related activities.
  2. Assist in the installation of systems, network components and software; suggest best technical solutions in order to achieve programmes/projects standards and objectives.
  3. Monitor systems and networks (LAN, WAN) and perform essential maintenance such as server controls, data integrity tasks (back-up, disk space etc). Install and update hardware and software.
  4. Assist in the installation, operation, and administration of security for the various system and network components, including protection against viruses, access to Internet, implementation of IT disaster recovery services.
  5. Monitor and identify major gaps and provide recommendations to address any associated risks to minimize downtime and maximize effective utilization of organizational IT resources.
  6. Implement in-house information systems, communication infrastructure and video conference system to support day-to-day operations. Support the implementation of IOM's corporate applications such as MiMOSA, PRISM and Intranet.
  7. Maintain the office's ITC inventory for hardware and software, including regular updates to the technical documentation of IT networks.
  8. Provide ITC assistance and/or training to all end users to ensure productive use of the IT and telecommunications resources.
  9. Maintain relationship with local IT partners, suppliers and providers. Make recommendation to the Resource Management Officer in view of optimizing IT performance of the Budapest’s offices.
  10. Ensure that all IT and communication equipment is always functional and properly handled,
  11. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

• Inclusion and respect for diversity • Integrity and transparency • Professionalism • Teamwork • Delivering results • Managing and sharing knowledge • Accountability • Communication

LAN/WAN networking environment. High school degree with 5 years of experience in LAN/WAN networking environment may be accepted. • Experience on implementation and administration of Microsoft Windows network environment (LAN/WAN), messaging systems, backup and recovery systems and first level network/desktop support. • Good knowledge in managing and supporting multi-site IT Infrastructure and Application services: Windows Active Directory and Messaging Systems, TCP/IP, Telecoms, Network Protocols, Cisco devices, VPN, VoIP, MS Office and O365, Antivirus Software and utilities. • Any other IOM official language would be considered as advantageous.

Hungary is considered as a good place to live and according to most available online city rankings, Budapest rates highly in terms of general affordability, housing, and with high ratings in cost of living, business freedom, and safety indicators. Medical and dental facilities are widely available, the climate is typical for a more southern European country, and the city has three international schools British, American, and French. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos) and use the entitlement calculator (https://app.unv.org/calculator) for the most up to date information.

Monthly Living Allowance (Per month) HUF: 416,000.00 Entry lump sum (one time payment) USD: 400 Travel Ticket when moving to duty station USD: 200 Exit allowance (for each month served, paid on completion of contract) HUF: 34,666.67 Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance Leave entitlements: Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Certified sick leave: 30 days Uncertified sick leave: 7 days Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months Maternity Leave: 16 weeks Paternity Leave: 10 days

Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org