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• Manage and provide leadership to the IT Unit;
• Provide expert level advice to senior
  management in all aspects of IT and provide proactive and innovative
  approaches to IT service delivery as well as strategic and policy issues;
• Integrate ICT systems and ensure appropriate
  data security and access controls considering both local and wide area
  network (LAN/WAN) issues;
• The incumbent will design and manage the
  deployment of ICT systems;
• The jobholder will also maintain, upgrade or
  enhance existing systems including troubleshooting and providing continous
  user support including keeping stock reports of spare parts and equipment
  to support the repair and maintenance of ICT equipment;
• Develop and maintain appropriate ICT
  contingency capacity. Contribute to the preparation and regular update of
  contingency plans;
• Periodically monitor the management of risks
  and report on any actions taken. Ensure that all offices are always
  adequately equipped;
• Prepare operational plans, budgets and
  identify resource requirements in both steady-state and at the onset of
  emergency operations;
• Develop technical specifications needed for
  the procurement of ICT equipment and services in keeping with the
  organization rules and regulations;
• Keenly track and monitor ICT investments and
  recurrent costs, propose and implement methods to increase cost
  efficiency;
• The jobholder will identify and test new
  software and hardware for improving and upgrading system performance;
  install any technology upgrades as required;
• Will periodically be called upon to conduct
  business analysis and collect system requirements from business units and
  develop process work flows;
• Prepare ICT tender documents and carry out
  technical evaluation of bids and proposals received;
• Ensure effective coordination with other UN
  agencies in order to maximise possibilities of inter-agency collaboration
  in the field of ICT;
• Negotiate for ICT services with local service
  providers;
• Work closely with colleagues in the ICT
  division to define corporate ICT training policies and programs including
  preparation of training modules and materials and ensure staff are
  appropriately trained;
• Mentor and supervise ICT staff as required;
• Perform any other related duties as required
  by the Head of Finance & Administration.

• The applicants for the United Nations UN World
  Food Programme (WFP) Information Technology Operations Officer vacancy
  should hold an advanced University Degree in any of the following,
  electronic, electrical communications engineering, information technology,
  information systems, computer science or statistics with computing
  attained from a recognized institution Or a first degree with additional
  years of experience in any of the above fields;
• A minimum of six (6) years of post-graduate
  relevant work experience in the field of Information and Communication
  Technology;
• Working knowledge of RF technologies
  including VSAT technology is desirable;
• MCSE, ITIL and/or Cisco certification will be
  an added advantage; and
• Advanced IP hands-on experience.  Demonstrable competence in configuring
  switched and routed networks is mandatory;
• Has demonstrated designed and deployed
  complex integrated networks;
• Previous experience in the end to end
  management of complex IT projects;
• Possess in-depth knowledge of implementing
  and supporting Microsoft network operating systems and Microsoft Office
  applications suite.
• Proficiency in both oral and written English
  is essential.

• Exhibits deep technical knowledge in IT and
  is able to actively transfer knowledge to strengthen the skill base in the
  Unit.
• Analyzes and evaluates operational scenarios
  to determine the most optimal way forward.
• Effectively manages own work related to
  multiple tasks or activities. Recognizes opportunities or threats and acts
  on them with the agreement of supervisor. Responds quickly to emergencies
  with a solution or a decision. Evaluates own strengths and developmental
  needs and modifies behaviour based on feedback or self analysis.
• Works productively with broad range of team
  members (e.g., all job profiles, levels), actively participate in and
  supports team decisions, openly shares knowledge, expertise or experience
  with team members. Takes constructive actions to resolve team conflict.
  Gives constructive feedback to team members.
• Actively seeks information and opinions of
  client to understand their requests and to identify their needs and
  expectations. Meets deadlines for delivery of products or services to
  clients. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks. Explains the
  rationale for decisions/outcomes to the client. Solicits ongoing feedback
  from client.
• Systematically extracts pertinent information
  from relevant sources. Conducts in-depth analysis on issues and problems.
  Identifies multiple causes of a problem and relationships among the
  causes.
• Presents information clearly and concisely,
  verbally and in writing.  Listens to
  and shows understanding of the ideas and views of others. Adapts levels of
  language and/or complexity of content to audience. Shares information and
  knowledge with colleagues, staff and supervisors. Communicates
  respectfully with all individuals regardless of gender, national and
  cultural backgrounds.

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