Job Title: Information Technology Technician GL-5
United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
Location: Entebbe
Date: 05/17/2013
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Categories: Information Technology
United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
Job Details
Organization: United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Vacancy Announcement Number: MONUSCO/EBB/CITS/13/002
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Test and repair of IT and Communication equipment; MSA, Servers, desktop computers, laptops, printers, switches, plotters, digital senders, ID machines , VHF Radio and Modems.
Troubleshoot and resolve integrated circuit, microchip, semi-conductor technology and repair of faulty components on PCB boards and motherboards.
Upgrade hardware on all IT equipments.
Provide support to staff support unit and users in regards hardware & software issues, clients and servers and other IT related issues and problems.
Maintain functional specifications for computer hardware and all application systems while performing the business continuity task of data recovery if required.
Install and maintain CCTV surveillance and monitoring systems.
Making fresh installations to new and existing computer model within the UN’s legitimate working software i.e. Operating systems, MS Office Suite, Acrobat, Anti-virus and all licensed software and creating and image thereafter.
Collaborate with the warehouse in readying computers, servers to be issued to new or existing users or units and ensuring that they are up-to-date with application software and hardware.
Install new fiber cable lines and maintain them accordingly including evaluating and repairing them.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications such as satellite modems, VHF and HF equipment and isolate problems and resolve them as necessary.
Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Secondary school level, with completion of vocational training in Computer systems A+ certification, hardware and software repair certification or its equivalent.
At least (5) Five years of experience in the implementation and maintenance of computer systems and hardware.
Strong understanding of How to setup and administer VTC Calls and troubleshoot both ISDN and IP VTC issues.
Personal Competencies:
Professionalism: Hands-on training and excellent troubleshooting skills. Ability to perform with minimal supervision whilst working under pressure and often times difficult and demanding conditions.
Communication: Excellent communication skills particularly the ability to understand the duties & responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor, and also ability to relay technical messages and concepts to staff of varying levels of expertise.
Technological awareness: Comprehend applicability of technology while appreciating its limitations in the office and apply it where need be to accomplish organizational mission.
How to Apply:
All candidates must attach a United Nations Personal History form (P-11);Academic certificate(s)and/or University/High school /secondary diplomas, a Completed detailed application as specified above referring to this vacancy announcement should be addressed not later than the established deadline and addressed to:
Human Resources Section,
Entebbe Support Base, MONUSCO,
P. O. Box 710,
Old Airport,
Entebbe, Uganda
Or by E-mail the address provided.
With reference: Vacancy MONUSCO/EBB/CITS/13/002
NB:
Applications from qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged.
UN staff members must enclose two of their latest EPAS
Kindly note that all applications will be reviewed and only applicants who are short-listed for interviews will be contacted.
Deadline: 27th May, 2013