Duties
Assist in on-site needs assessment and installation and maintenance of UNHCR Telecommunications and IT equipment.
In consultation with the supervisor, establish the IT requirements in field operations, considering the overall IT and Telecom strategy of the region, the operational needs and the security constraints.
Install and configure the most appropriate type of UNHCR IT and Telecommunications systems (HF, VHF, UHF, Microwave Links, Telephony, and satellite systems) to meet the field and emergency operations immediate IT needs.
Ensure that the equipment under his/her responsibility is in good working condition, by inspecting regularly the hardware and installations. If required, arrange promptly repairs or replacement as necessary according to established procedures.
Maintain records of the installations and repairs/replacements done and keep the supervisor fully informed on the status of the equipment.
Provide each office, where equipment is installed, with full information for their asset management records.
If applicable, keep a proper inventory level of all sites spares and return spare parts for repair/replacement.
Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Printers, LAN points, Hubs, Patch pane, etc. to prevent faults occurring.
Add or remove users from the Network.
Assist in the maintenance of accurate records of users and usage of the Network.
Carry out minor hardware maintenance.
Provide Technical Briefing/Training on the equipment to local IT resources and users, including IPs, ensuring that they are able to maintain/use the equipment.
Assist in the development and configuration of IT and Telecom Equipment/Kits used in field operations and emergencies.
Decide on appropriate resolution to incidents / problems.
Escalate issues to supervisor if incident / problem cannot be resolved with scope of responsibility.
Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Apply via :
unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com