Information Technology Assistant temporary

Work with the Seismic Mitigation Project (SMP), Project Management Office to review the technology requirements of the refurbished Secretariat Building and ensure the design of the ICT infrastructure is future-proof and resource-efficient.
Review the ICT infrastructure designs presented by the principal consultancy firm to make sure that the ICT plans are aligned with OICT standards and policies.
Test the ICT infrastructure and its performance in the swing space, take necessary actions, change/alter requirements, reflect plan and budget for the actual implementation.
Ensure that all procurement plans are completed in time, inspect all materials to ensure that the ICT requirements set out during the design and pilot phase are fully implemented in the development phase.
Manage and supervise the LAN cabling works in the Secretariat Building.
Procure and supervise the installation of ICT equipment for the swing space.
Work closely with the ICT focal points of Substantive Divisions and tenants for the smooth movement of staff to the swing space and back.
Oversee the ICT infrastructure installation process in the Secretariat Building, draw attention to faults and deficiencies, and ensure that the guidelines set out in the configuration documents and checklists are followed up.
Supervise and coordinate the ICT infrastructure installation after the contractor has completed the rectification work.
Supervise and manage the ICT deliverables to ensure uninterrupted staff movement between the swing space and construction floors.
Prepares technical and user documentation for deployed ICT infrastructure, as well as training materials and conducts technical presentations.
Drafts correspondence and communications, including work plan revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.
Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring, reporting and managing of ICT inventory management and IT Support knowledge base.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field; performs benchmarking and proposes new acquisitions.
Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff; plans day-to-day work and supervises other staff as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
• PLANNING& ORGANIZING
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Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.
A relevant university degree is desirable.
PRINCE2 foundation and practitioner certifications for project management are highly desirable.
Job - Specific QualificationPRINCE2 foundation and practitioner certifications for project management is desirable.
Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in Information and
Communications Technology or a related area is required.
Experience in project management of deploying ICT solution in medium or large enterprise environment is desirable.
Microsoft Project experience on ICT projects is desirable.
Experience in designing, installing, and troubleshooting structured LAN cabling system is desirable.
LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
AssessmentQualified applicants may be evaluated through a competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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• Job skills required
Project Management, Management, Swing
• Job skills preferred
Procurement