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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/10/FT61
Title: Regional ICT Coordinator, Moscow
Grade: P3
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed-term 2 years
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Date:
10 September 2010
Application Deadline:
8 October 2010
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI/RSM Regional Support Team, Europe (AI/RSM)
Duty station:
Moscow Russian Federation
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
UNAIDS Regional Support Team for Europe and Central Asia advocates and supports efforts for an expanded support to AIDS in the Region towards achieving Universal Access to HIV prevention, treatment care and support in countries.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Reporting to the Operations Officer for the day-to-day activities, and with a direct functional reporting line to Coordinator Field IT Services (IRT/FIT) in all IT matters, the Regional Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Coordinator provides network, email, and security management and monitoring for the Regional Support Team (RST) and countries in the region. The Regional ICT Coordinator's primary responsibility is to ensure that global UNAIDS Secretariat standards are applied and coordinates directly with IT in Geneva to provide effective services and support, particularly in the domain of network management, server management and connectivity. As the primary IT officer of the region, the Regional ICT Coordinator must also coordinate for the RST and the countries in the region:
a. the systems analysis and development activities of the region (with IRT in Geneva)
b. IT support services (with UNAIDS Cosponsors)
c. Desktop and desktop software maintenance (with IRT in Geneva)
The Regional ICT Coordinator provides the critical link between users needs for support in the RST and IT services for the countries that facilitates the work of all staff in the region.
Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position: Network and Desktop Management:
1. Coordinate with IT Geneva for global network architecture design
2. Perform network and server administration for uninterrupted systems operation
3. Ensure that network and data security is established according to UNAIDS standards and maintained, by direct coordination with Geneva IT unit;
4. Provide technical support to users in the RST and the countries in the region on network administration solutions involving systems, hardware, software and security
5. Manage e-mail services for the RST and countries for the region, including anti-spam
6. Manage inventories, upgrades and disposal for all desktop tools (hardware and software) according to manufacturers and UNAIDS IT policy standards
7. Apply global procurement standards to make procurement recommendations for country offices in the region and document and maintain a set of regional standards
8. Provide local desktop/network test environment for software requiring global roll-out
Systems Analysis:
1. In coordination with IT Geneva and other RSTs, partner with colleagues to explore requirements, assess functionality of IT systems and recommend optimal solutions
2. Assess utility of off-the-shelf products and creation of internal systems within context of UNAIDS IT strategy and individual user needs, recommending appropriate usage
3. Contribute to and ensure the rollout of global UNAIDS development standards
Management, coordination and oversight:
1. Manage outsourcing, monitor vendor performance, recommend necessary action to RST and Geneva IT on satisfactory completion of IT-related contracts, deliverables and of financial transactions (payments and necessary record keeping)
2. Work with Cosponsors and ICT service providers to ensure high-quality user support
3. Maintain and update regional map of IT information and contacts and contribute to global database of UNAIDS IT infrastructure
4. Provide advice as to possible alternatives and more cost effective solutions
5. Provide IT training to RST users on standard software as well as on a regular basis updating users on new features and coordinate training delivery with IT Geneva
6. Contribute to a positive attitude among staff toward technology utilization.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: A first university degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or related field, or equivalent training.
Desirable: A Cisco certification and/or MCSE certification is an asset
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Competencies:
Advanced hands-on knowledge of TCP/IP is crucial. Advanced hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Network Operating Systems is crucial.
- Experienced in analyzing and improving the IT systems of complex operating environments, in particular international institutions
- Knowledgeable information technologist who remains current on business systems, computer hardware, software, e-mail, and the array of desktop tools
- Practical problem solver who adapts IT business tools to diverse operating needs
- Persuasion/Influence
- Effective communicator who communicates clearly, respectfully and transparently with people of both genders and different nationalities and cultures and who can bridge the user/technical divide, expanding IT comprehension and involvement of users while maintaining high technical standards
- Client Orientation: Understands and responds promptly to internal client needs. Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes timely adjustments
- Positive client service provider showing flexibility to arrive at user-friendly solutions.
UNAIDS Values:
1.Commitment to the AIDS response
2.Integrity
3.Respect for diversity.
Core competencies:
1.Working in teams
2.Communicating with impact
3.Applying expertise
4.Delivering results
5.Driving change and innovation
6.Being accountable
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Experience:
Essential: At least 3-5 years hands-on experience managing a large LAN or WAN topologies and within this experience 2 years' experience with VPN technologies and WLAN equipment and protocols.
Desirable: At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange email system and some experience in systems analyses and software development.
- Experience with VoIP and IP telephony protocols.
- Experience with direct and support contact with users at junior to senior levels required and training and presentation skills experience.
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Languages:
Adanced level in English and Russian.
Desirable: Good working knowledge of another UN language.
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Additional Information:
Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS may be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy. The above mentioned post is a rotational post and has a standard duration of assignment of 4 years. The standard duration is linked to the hardship classification of the duty station.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
55,259 US$ at single rate
59, 200 US$ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
69.2 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. |
Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. |
Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. |
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. |
UNAIDS is committed to providing equity of access to employment, advancement and retention in UNAIDS, recognizing that it is in the interest of UNAIDS to recruit and maintain a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the diverse nature of society, which includes persons with disabilities. It is therefore the policy of UNAIDS to actively promote equity of access to employment opportunities within UNAIDS for persons with disabilities.
UNAIDS undertakes to provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a person with a disability to access employment opportunities, enter into and remain in employment within UNAIDS. The principle of reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection and appointment. |
Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. |
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. |
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