Graduate Assistant ICT Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience:

• Years of Experience / Degree Level
• For P1 / NOA – 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education:

• ICT; or other relevant fields.

Certificates and / or Licenses:

• *Satellite Communications;
• *ITIL V3 Foundation Level

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience:
Essential:

• Hands-on experience working in current versions of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL Server. SharePoint, Hyper-V and network monitoring software.
• Knowledge of VoIP technology and network systems.

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience with wireless and VoIP systems and knowledge of network monitoring software.
• Hands-on experience with current Microsoft technologies (Windows 7, Office 2010/2013, IIS, Lync, etc.).
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist.
• Practical experience working in the deep field.
• Experience working with an external managed service provider for ICT infrastructure maintenance and support.

Functional Skills:

• EX-Experience with external managed service provider for ICT infrast maintenance & support
• IT-Wide Area Networks (WAN)
• IT-IT Satellite Communications (VSAT)
• IT-IT Radio Communications (HF, UHF, VHF)
• IT-IT Network Monitoring & Alerting Tools
• IT-IT Telephony
• EX-Field experience

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and / or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and / or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Position Competencies:

• Managerial Competencies
• Empowering and Building Trust
• Managing Performance
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Strategic Planning and Vision
• Leadership
• Managing Resources

Cross-Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Innovation and Creativity
• Technological Awareness
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Planning and Organizing
• Policy Development and Research
• Political Awareness
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Capability and Adaptability

Language Requirements:

• For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
• For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
• For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and / or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2020; 11:59 PM. Nigeria time.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information and Notice
Eligible Applicants:

• This Job Opening is available to eligible UNHCR staff members and external applicants. Applicants must be Nigerian nationals.

Procedures and Eligibility:

• Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS).
• A written test will be conducted for this position which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Note:

• Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees)