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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been
established in the organisational structure to provide support for
Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM
environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies,
procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial
matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) system.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Installation,Administration and MaintenanceCoordinate
the installation and maintenance of all ICT hardware andsoftware;
according to AFRO ICT standard.Ensure uninterrupted and effective ICT
services to the office.Install and support LAN/WAN and data
communications systems as per AFROICT Standards (Windows 10 Operating
System, Windows 2008/2012 Server, TCP/IP, Ethernet, VPN, PIX, Firewall,
Proxy server,Microsoft Exchange server 2010, VSAT, VolP, SNMP. DNS,
DHCP, etc…);Maintain, troubleshoot and repair ICT equipment.Perform
daily server backup of data files;Set up and maintain disaster recovery
procedures;Set up and maintain security of the ICT infrastructure
(hacker and virusprotection, protection against power failure, fire
protection, etc;Maintain inventory of ICT equipment and
software;Administer software and updates;Liaise with other UN agencies
and external partners on ICT matters.ReportingMake a quarterly report on
informatics equipment inventory;Provide technical documentation
concerning all ICT related activitiesand update it;Make a monthly
activity report.User and Administrative SupportProvide in-house
training/assistance to staff on usage of informatics equipment(computers
accessories) programs (software);Assist in the design and
implementation of database applications andother computer
programmes;Coordinate the activities of external consultants;Act as
ICT/AFRO focal point at WHO Country Office level;AssetsEnsure accuracy
of entries by checking information registered in theCSU Fixed Assets
Register; Administer the sale of Assets that are no longer in use in
accordancewith the approval of the WR. Supervise periodic physical
verification (at least once every biennium)of all WHO Assets and
reconcile them against the Fixed Asset register.Prepare discrepancies
report for management control and financial decision purposes (items not
recorded, not found or disposed off).Coordinate the transfer of assets
from person-to-person or unit-to-unitand ensure that this is reflected
in thecentral fixed assetsSupervise the process of disposal of obsolete
assets and ensure thatassets are disposed off in the best interest of
the Organization and those records are updated in the FixedAsset
Register.Perform other duties as required by immediatesupervisor and WR.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Completion of secondary education; preferably supplemented by technical courses in computer or information technology systems.
Desirable: Training in Computer Science, telecommunications or related area would be an asset.
Experience
Essential: At least 5 years of
progressive experience in administration of information and
telecommunications technologies infrastructure with some years of
responsibility work in LAN management.
Desirable: Experience in the integrating Voice and Data
Communications field: LAN design, maintenance and troubleshooting
roster configuration, IP address schemes, internet/tunneling
Skills
Work requires very good knowledge of LAN and TCP/IP
networking and other internet based protocols, Windows 10 Professional,
Windows 2008/2012 Server, Microsoft Active Directory; Good knowledge of
E-mail system’s administration (Exchange Server 2010 and Microsoft
Office365); Good knowledge of computer security including firewall and
Virus protection; Good knowledge of Data backup and Disaster Recovery
procedures (Veritas Backup Exec is the software used); Good knowledge of
Database programming with visual Basic; Good knowledge of the
Administration of telecommunication systems including Cisco Unified
Communications Manager (Call Manager) ; Ability to analyze and
troubleshoot problems; Demonstrated ability to identify and solve
technical problems in difficult circumstances. ability to write
technical documents.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:
REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an
attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes
an annual net base salary starting at TZS 43,670,000 (subject to
mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as
applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
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- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
- WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
The deadline for submitting the application is Aug 1, 2022, 12:59:00 AM.