Job: SYSTEM SPECIALIST (TURKISH NATIONAL ONLY)

Location :

Ankara, TURKEY

Application Deadline :

25-Oct-13

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Post Level :

SB-3

Languages Required :

English  

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

04-Nov-2013

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 Months

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Maximum 26 months, based on the satisfactory performance

Background

Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its cooperation with UNDP has developed and applied the e-Consulate system for increased efficiency in its service delivery. The Project aims at efficiency and cost-effectiveness with a focus on enhanced citizen-satisfaction from the services of the Ministry all over the world. The expected outputs of the Project are as follows: (a) use of the improved e-Consulate system for efficient service delivery institutionalized through enhanced institutional and individual capacities of the MFA (b) broader and full-fledged application of the existing e-consulate system realized through the outreach strategy aiming to increase awareness of the citizens and respective stakeholders.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and managing the IT equipment determining the needs and furnishing information for the procurement processes
• Networks administration
• Analyzing the basic system design requirements
• Maintenance of general computer system infrastructure
• Extending software and hardware support to missions of Turkey in abroad
• Setup configuration and maintenance of online connection between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the missions in abroad.
• Solving hardware problems on 24 hours and 7 days basis

The staff will report to the National Project Coordinator at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Democratic Governance Program Manager at UNDP.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP, and partner organizations
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

• Promotes team work, contributes towards building team consensus
• Good communication skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Good teamwork skills
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Ability to apply organizational policies and procedures
• Strong analytical skills

Required Skills and Experience

General Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• University degree with a combination of relevant qualifications and experience in Information Systems or other related fields,
• Good communication skills in Turkish

Assets

• Ability to communicate in English is an asset.
• Having well-known ICT related certificates (MCITP, CCNP etc.)

Professional Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of working experience

Specific Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in ICT including Microsoft Windows server administration; network administration; use of industry standard hardware/software and telecommunication facilities
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience in the IT projects
• Minimum 6 months of experience on ICT projects of Turkish government

Notes:

1. Internships (paid/unpaid) are not considered professional experience.
2. Obligatory military service is not considered professional experience.
3. Experience gained prior to completion of undergraduate studies is not considered professional experience.

Other Considerations  

Staff will be duty-stationed in Ankara.

Interested individuals shall submit

A 1-page letter of motivation, focusing on the applicant’s skills and capabilities related to the required qualifications (in English),

Copies of diplomas (training certificates or non-degree certifications of education are not to be submitted) and procurement management certificates, if any, 

UN Personal History (P11) Form available at UNDP’s vacancy announcement webpage, from this linkhttp://www.tr.undp.org/content/dam/turkey/docs/operations/Jobs/P11_for_SCs_and_ICs.doc

   

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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