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Title: Snr.IT Assistant
Vacancy Notice No.: IVN/EVN/KEN/KAK/13/018
Grade: G5
Post Number: 10019319
Date of Issue: 02/10/2013
Location: Sub Office Kakuma
Closing Date: 16/10/2013
Responsibility (process and
functions undertaken to achieve results)
1. Assist the office in setting standards for applications that meets
the needs of the users and supports the overall Information Technology. 2.
Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Printers, LAN points, Hubs,
Patch pane, etc. to prevent faults occurring. 3. Ensure that information
problem recovery is done as quickly as possible by making regular system
back-ups 4. Assist with the installation of software packages, basic
repair/maintenance of all computer hardware in the office and where required
implementing partners. 5. Train UNHCR staff on email operation system 6. Add or
remove users from the Network 7. Maintain the inventory of IT equipment 8.
Perform other duties as required
Essential Minimum Qualifications
and Experience
Completion of Secondary School and Certificate/training in
Information Technology
Previous Job Experience : 5 Years
Job Experience relevant to the function: 5 Years
Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN
language or local language.
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent
knowledge of working language of duty station and working knowledge of
English.)
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
Technical knowledge of information technology
Certificate in LAN operation.
Communication skills
Submission of Applications
This vacancy is open for qualified Kenyans ONLY. Female candidates are
encouraged to apply.
While this vacancy is open internally and externally, priority
consideration will be given to internal applicants.
IMPORTANT
Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should send
an Application letter to: The Secretary, Regional Assignments Committee (RAC),
Human Resources Section, Nairobi and attach Personal History Form (P.11).
Please quote Reference: IVN/EVN/KEN/KAK/13/018. Late applications will not be
considered.
PLEASE REFER TO PPAL REGULATION No.16-22 on eligibility to apply
(IOM/49-FOM/50/2012 dated 15 June refers).
Applicant should clearly indicate the Title of the Position and vacancy
notice number. Please remember to submit photocopy/scanned copies of all
supporting documents. Documents submitted shall not be returned to the
applicants. Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will
be invited for interview. A test may also be administered.
Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite
or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply
for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one
grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years
following separation.
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11)
available on the following link - http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc and attach
it to their application for the position. Applications should be sent either
through the post address, P.O. Box 43801, 00100 or hand delivered to UNHCR
Branch Office for Kenya, Lynwood House, Waiyaki Way (opposite Lions Place).
Please quote Reference: IVN/EVN/KEN/KAK/13/018. Candidates should also submit
copies of academic Certificates from the relevant institutions.
