IT Operations Assistant SC5, Gambella

Support IT operations and services in Gambella Sub Office

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Overview

Support IT operations and services in Gambella Sub Office

You have:

  • Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
  • Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in IT Operations.
  • Fluency in both oral and written communication in the English language. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.
  • Has experience resolving more complex technical issues.
  • Has worked with head of units in defining requirements for functional area.
  • Has experience with the application of client services standards to resolve or escalate clients’ service problems.
  • Has experience with technical ICT installations (LAN, WLAN, WAN, IPABX) and IT Service Management.
  • Certified in Cisco (CCNA minimum).

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION

JOB TITLE: IT Operations Assistant CONTRACT TYPE: Service Contract Level 5 UNIT/DIVISION: Information Technology DUTY STATION: Gambella, Ethiopia DURATION: 12 months

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The job holder will support the Gambella, Pinyudo and Assosa Sub Offices. The job holder reports to a Head of Sub Office Gambella and Head of IT Unit or the designate. To deliver standard software and hardware support services, as well as monitoring and maintaining a wide range of information sources, to contribute to the effective delivery of IT services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Carry out system maintenance tasks, such as performing monitoring tasks, running system diagnostics, and system optimisation, to ensure they are running effectively and enable easy and efficient use. 2. Maintain technology, including standard repairs, configuration, and storage, in accordance with data security and access controls to ensure IT equipment required for WFP staff is available. 3. Prepare files and systems for inventory and archives, such as website content and directories, to ensure information is accurate and up to date. 4. Allocate tasks to other colleagues, ensuring that tasks are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines, to support the effective delivery of services. 5. Respond to a variety of queries about technology and systems to assist WFP staff to deliver their services. 6. With support of senior colleagues, provide standard training to end users of technology and systems to ensure staff use standard technology and systems effectively. 7. Perform routine deployments of server hardware and software, including testing and the identification of problems, to contribute to the effective functioning of technology. 8. Responsible for maintaining information records such as updating web pages and statistical databases to ensure the information is current and well organized. 9. Install, operate, and maintain telecommunications systems and equipment, to ensure optimal services in compliance with standard operations procedures. 10. Support the development of standard material such as training documentation and web content on behalf of senior officers, to ensure staff have access to required information about IT services and products. 11. Suggest improvements to methods and processes to support the continuous improvement of IT services. 12. Follow set emergency response processes and procedures as required to provide support in enabling emergency food assistance needs to be met. 13. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in IT Operations

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the English language. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

⦁ Has experience resolving more complex technical issues. ⦁ Has worked with head of units in defining requirements for functional area. ⦁ Has experience with the application of client services standards to resolve or escalate clients’ service problems. ⦁ Has experience with technical ICT installations (LAN, WLAN, WAN, IPABX) and IT Service Management. ⦁ Certified in Cisco (CCNA minimum).

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

July 20, 2023

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you resolved a complex technical issue? The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving skills and technical expertise. Provide a specific example detailing the issue, your approach, and the outcome.
How have you ensured effective communication with team members regarding IT support tasks? Communication is crucial in IT operations; this question assesses your collaboration skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with system maintenance and any tools you use for diagnostics. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure IT equipment is secure and accessible? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you improved an IT process or service? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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