Job: Senior IT Assistant

Location: Dohuk, Iraq
Deadline: Monday, 28 October 2013

The Iraq Operation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iraq invites qualified candidates to apply for the following vacancy:

Functional Title & Grade: Snr. IT Assistant / GL5 Contractual Status:

Fixed Term Appointment P.N. 10021573

Duty Station: Dohuk- Iraq

Date of Issue: 22 October 2013

Deadline for applications: 28 October 2013

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The incumbent will undertake the following responsibilities under the direct supervision of the of Assoc Admin/Finance Officer:

Responsibility

• Assist the office in setting standards for applications that meets the needs of the users and supports the overall Information Technology.
• Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Printers, LAN points, Hubs, Patch pane, etc. to prevent faults occurring.
• Ensure that information problem recovery is done as quickly as possible by making regular system backups
• Assist with the installation of software packages, basic repair/maintenance of all computer hardware in the office and where required implementing partners.
• Train UNHCR staff on email operation system Add or remove users from the Network Maintain the inventory of IT equipment
• Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Managing resources
• Political awareness

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Secondary Education.
• Five years job Experience relevant to the function.

LANGUAGE:

Good knowledge of English and fluency in Arabic (written/oral/comprehension).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Technical knowledge of information technology Certificate in LAN operation.
• Communication skills

Interested applicants should forward the UN history form (P-11) with a covering letter in English explaining their interest in the position to: e-mail: irqerbad@unhcr.org Please indicate the post title you are applying for in the subject. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted, and engagement is needed immediately.

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