Job title: Information Comm. Technology/T4D Associate, G6, FT Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Job no: 585620

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment

Duty Station: Ashgabat

Level: G-6

Location: Turkmenistan

Categories: Information Communication Technology, Operations

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS:

• Timely and effective support is provided on improvement of ICT systems/services and opportunities for innovative use of technology in programme interventions are effectively harnessed.
• Timely and proper Info Communication Technology support is provided to users, SMEs and ICT Management for maintaining the organization’s computer systems infrastructure.
• ICT infrastructure, systems and applications are properly administered in compliance to UNICEF’s Security policies, standards and procedures.
• ICT component of the Business Continuity is well maintained in close collaboration with other UN agencies.
• Under the framework of Digital Transformation initiative, all components of the Enterprise Content Management are adequately/efficiently supported.
• Assignments of additional duties and responsibilities are effectively performed.

Minimum requirements:

Education

Completion of Secondary education supplemented with formal training (at university level) in Computer Science, Business Administration or computer related certification (e.g., Prince2 Certification, ITIL Foundation Certification or equivalent customer support certification).

Computer literacy and ability to effectively use standard office software, tools and technologies.

Work Experience

Minimum six years practical professional work experience in information technology, as well as systematic methods of troubleshooting and analytical problem solving, providing assistance to users on ICT products and services, and use of applications and diagnostic tools. Practical experience with various computer platforms and applications: operating systems, email and database systems, Microsoft Office product suites, Help Desk software, advanced PC/laptop/printer installation, configuration, troubleshooting and repairs. Work experience in providing ICT support to remote field offices in developing countries an asset.

Work experience in emergencies is an asset.

Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is an asset.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English is required as well as a fluency either in Turkmen or Russian language is required.

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