UNV Network Administrator

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNISFA requires the services of a skilled Network Administrator to manage and maintain its network infrastructure. The network is a critical component of the organization's operations, connecting various departments, locations, and systems.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Operations Field Service Technology, The Network Administrator's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Network Design and Implementation: -Designing, planning, and implementing network solutions to meet the organization's requirements. -Configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices. -Setting up and managing network addressing and subnets. -Ensuring network scalability and performance optimization.

Network Monitoring and Maintenance: -Monitoring network performance, availability, and utilization. -Identifying and resolving network-related issues promptly. -Conducting routine network maintenance tasks, including updates and patches.

Network Security: -Implementing and maintaining network security measures to safeguard against unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats. -Configuring firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs. -Regularly reviewing and enhancing network security policies and protocols.

User Support: -Assisting users with network-related inquiries and problems. -Providing technical support for network connectivity and related issues. -Training staff on best practices for network usage and security.

Documentation: -Creating and maintaining comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures. -Keeping records of network changes, incidents, and resolutions.

Vendor Management: -Coordinating with vendors and service providers for network-related equipment and services. -Evaluating vendor proposals and recommending appropriate solutions.

-Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: -Developing and maintaining network disaster recovery plans and procedures. -Participating in regular drills to test network recovery processes.

Furthermore, UNVs are encouraged to: -Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD); -Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; -Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; -Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; -Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UNVs; -Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Output: -The Network Administrator is to oversee all aspects of the organization's network infrastructure, including design, implementation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security. The Network Administrator will be responsible for maintaining network availability, performance, and integrity. -Performance will be evaluated based on network uptime, response times to incidents, successful resolution of issues, implementation of security measures, and overall network performance improvements.

• Professionalism: Practical experience in working with internationally recognized fuel handling and quality standards with good understanding of day-to-day management of fuel operations including storage, transportation and distribution of fuel; logical and analytical approach to solving problems; practical knowledge and commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations.

• Planning and organizational skills: Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans; Demonstrate skills and ability to coordinate the work of others, work with tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent fuel re-supply and maintenance activities. Ability to comprehend the Mission’s Fuel Plan in direct support of fuel operations in remote locations.

• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with military and civilian counterparts in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Strong knowledge of networking protocols, routing, and switching. Familiarity with network security practices and technologies. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

General: This assignment is based in the UNISFA Headquarters – Abyei - Sudan. Currently this duty station is designated as non-family. Due to the terrain, the area is prone to flooding during the rainy season which lasts from late May until Mid-November. The average rainy season temperature is 30°C and temperatures in the dry season average 37°C. Accommodation: Due to the security situation in Abyei, coupled with the fact that there are limited residential accommodation options in the community that meet UN security and safety standards for staff, expatriate UN staff deployed to Abyei are generally provided secured UN accommodation in a camp-style environment. The UN-provided accommodation is equipped with minimum room furniture and is configured as single room with bath and toilet facilities. Power and water (including purified water) is provided inside the camp by the UN. As per OHRM rules, a reasonable cost recovery for accommodation is made from VLA. Food and Diet: There is a UN managed cafeteria inside the UN Camp in Abyei. The standard and quality of food is limited with a repetitious daily menu. Wide varieties of food are not available and may not be to the personal taste of UNVs. Volunteers may wish to cook their own meals in common kitchen facilities situated at convenient locations within the camp. This would require the volunteer to obtain basic cooking items such as saucepans, fry pans, plates, knives, etc. Health: UN Volunteers should be aware that they could be exposed to a number of tropical diseases and should complete all medical formalities specified in the Offer or Travel Advisory before traveling. Yellow Fever vaccination is compulsory before coming to the mission area, while vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus/Diptheria, Polio and Meningitis are recommended if confirmed by the volunteer’s physician. UN Volunteers, like other international personnel, are to bring their Vaccination Card to the mission. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Due to large numbers of various types of insects in the mission area, it is also recommended to use insecticide-impregnated nets and insect repellants. UN personnel have access during working hours to a Civilian Clinic (Level 1) inside the UN Camp at Abyei and 24-hour access to a fully operational military hospital (Level 2) within same camp at Abyei. Rest and Recuperation: International personnel in UNISFA, including UN volunteers, are entitled to a 6 -week Rest and Recuperation (R&R) cycle. This means that after every 6 weeks of being in the mission area, the volunteer is entitled to take a break in either Entebbe (UNISFA designated R & R location) or any other destination outside the mission area. The entitlement is 5 calendar days R&R, 1 day official (Admin) and 2 travel days. The UN flight from Abyei or any other deployed site in the mission area to Entebbe can be used for free (return flight). However, personnel are responsible for their accommodation, meals and any other expenses while on R&R. R & R trips must be approved by the supervisor.