Information Systems Assistant

                                                                                                                   (Issue date: 03/05/2013)

NOTE:

Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. Staff Members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.  This is a temporary Job Opening.  Appointment against this post is for a limited duration and does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal.

                                                                               

VACANCY NOTICE NO.:	GS-13-17
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:	UNON/ICTS
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:	Information Systems Assistant
GRADE:	G-6
DURATION:	6 months
CLOSING DATE:	16/05/2013

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the United Nations Office at Nairobi \Information and Communications Technology Service, Resource Management Section.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general guidance of the Chief, Resource Management Section, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

1)            Develop, test and implement simple computer application systems and programs using UN established standards for IT technologies, programming languages and tools.

2)            Serve as team member in the planning, specification, design, development, implementation and support of computer application systems; independently liaise with users to define and specify requirements.

3)            Install computer application systems software and hardware according to specifications; monitor computer applications systems using appropriate monitoring tools and produces monitoring reports.

4)            Prepare technical and user documentation for deployed computer application systems, as well as training materials and conducts technical presentations.

5)            Maintain functional specifications for computer application systems, programs and procedures developed and/or modified.

6)            Provide support for deployed computer application systems including version management, data recovery and deployment to users’ offices; perform ongoing reviews with users and developers and responds to users requests.

7)            Keep abreast of developments in the field; performs benchmarking and proposes new acquisitions.

8)            Provide guidance to new/junior staff.

9)            Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: knowledge of organizational information infrastructure, including hardware, software and application systems. Knowledge of relevant programming languages e.g. Delphi and Visual Basic and or Java/JavaScript and ability to use programming skills to develop information systems. Knowledge and experience using reporting systems as Crystal Reports or any other reporting tool for generating reports. Show pride in work and in achievements; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns, Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges and remain calm in stressful situations.

Teamwork: Collaborate with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicit input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; Willing to learn from others; Place team agenda before personal agenda; Support and act in accordance with final group decision, even when such decision may not entirely reflect own position; Share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Technological Awareness: Keep abreast of available technology; Understand applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seek to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Show willingness to learn new technology.

Communications: Speak and write clearly and effectively; Listen to others, correctly interpret messages and respond appropriately; Ask questions to clarify, and exhibit interest in having two-way communication; Tailor language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Supplemental courses / technical certificate in Information Technology; supplemental training to keep abreast of changes in information technology; an associate university degree or equivalent in computer science / information technology is desirable. Knowledge of relevant programming language(s) and ability to use programming skills to develop information systems. Knowledge of system development workflow and document flow processes, ability to conduct research and gather information from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources. Ability to respond to changing requirements and assignments, ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given.

Experience:

7 years of experience in information systems analysis and programming, systems administration and maintenance, software development, technical writing or related area.

Language:

English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN Language is an advantage.

Interested candidates may apply by submitting detailed curriculum vitae in English, and a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc). Email: recruitment@unon.org          Please quote; v  Vacancy Notice Number and Functional Title in the Subject of the e-mail. Applications received after the deadline (11/04/2013) will not be considered. Applications without Correct Vacancy Number will not be Considered) The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.