Earn 58m Annually as Field IT Technician at the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Job Title:      Field IT Technician
Organisation: International
Criminal Court (ICC)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Net Annual Salary: UGX
58,284,000.00
Reports to: ICT Lead Team,
Hague
About ICC:
The International Criminal Court (ICC), governed by the Rome Statute,
is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established
to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern
to the international community. The ICC is an independent international
organisation, and is not part of the United Nations system. Its seat is at The
Hague in the Netherlands. Although the Court’s expenses are funded primarily by
States Parties, it also receives voluntary contributions from governments,
international organisations, individuals, corporations and other entities.
Job Summary: The Field IT
Technician will be proficient in providing a streamlined operation of the ICT
areas of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with alignment of the
organisation’s objectives. Working directly with the ICT Lead Team in The
Hague, the field ICT technician will be required to work with field office
staff and professionals to ensure timely service delivery, advice, guidance and
technical support is given to the field office team. The field ICT technician
will be required to coordinate a range of tasks and relationships where set
procedures/ guidelines apply.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
 Manage and Maintain the AV
Equipment at the Field Office:
  • The jobholder will operate all AV
    equipment in the relevant meeting rooms and offices. This includes
    interpretation system, sound and video system to ensure a high level
    output from the meetings.
  • Provides alternative and viable
    solutions to problems arising on the spot with secured connection.
  • Plans and performs regular preventive
    maintenance of all AV equipment to ensure its functionality. Responsible
    for calling in support from HQ, if an issue and assistance is needed
  • Works closely with staff at all levels
    from the Office and HQ and in context of AV related planning and executing
    the various events and meetings.
  • Rearranges conference area and meeting
    room to meet technical and physical requirements of users
  • Provides support in setting-up AV
    equipment for special events taking place outside the video link room
  • Perform any other assignment earmarked
    for AV equipment.
Telecommunication & Network Support:
  • Perform tasks related to scheduled
    service requests, including equipment replacement, equipment
    installation/de-installation, software installation, LAN connection
  • Support in routine installation,
    configuration, testing and deployment of hardware and software, including
    Local Area Network, Application Software, Electronic mail, Citrix,
    Internet Web software, firewall, Domain Name Server (DNS), DHCP, mail
    relay, and various security software.
  • Work to and give guidance to others on
    the ICT acceptable use policy.
  • Perform checks to ensure that
    telecommunication connectivity is maintained and viable.
  • Ensure that the LAN in place is
    functional and have the ability to diagnose LAN faults, add new nodes to
    the network and decommission inactive nodes.
  • Troubleshoot any LAN faults or end-user’s
    inabilities to access the resources on the network.
  • Secure physically and technically the
    available connectivity at the field office
  • Provision for and assist the field office
    staff with the Wireless LAN in place, peer to peer telecommunication
    services, satellite phone connectivity and VOIP telephony
  • Work closely with the registered
    Telecommunication and Network Service providers on their function to the
    field office
Configuration & Installation:
  • Provide support in creating a structured
    approach to rolling out new hardware or software, including requisition,
    testing and assessing the needs of user training.
  • Assist in setting up users in CITRIX,
    webmail access and computer aided communication with their peers, the Head
    Office and other resource organisations
Maintenance:
  • Develop a maintenance schedule for all
    computer hardware, software and networks, and ensure that it is followed.
  • Manage the structure of the field office
    intranet and internal systems and contribute to their development of a
    proper service delivery system of the ICT function at the field Office.
  • Support the implementation of network
    solutions as required by the field office staff.
  • Detect, diagnose and resolve most PC,
    printer, scanner and peripheral device faults. 
  • Provide advice, guidance and assistance
    to the field office team concerning ICT related tasks and assignments
  • Ensure the correct disposal of damaged
    and un-repairable equipment and that the field office meets its recycling
    duties in line with current procedures and legislation
  • Manage and maintain the field Office’s
    network infrastructure
  • Assist with the production of an annual
    audit of the ICT equipment for the ICT Lead Team in the Hague
  • Carry out all problem solving, changes,
    configuration, availability, capacity and continuity processes in-line
    with the framework for ICT in the organisation’s recommendations and
    guidelines.
  • To undertake any other duties and
    responsibilities, which do not change the character and purpose of the
    post as directed by the Field Office Chief.
Technical ICT Support:
  • Tasked with the daily interaction with
    Cisco network equipment with minimal configuration
  • Install new software and hardware as well
    as additional modules required on software interfaces.
  • Secure and ensure the safe set up of new
    equipment.
  • Set up equipment such as laptops, data
    projectors, interactive equipment, printers, scanners, sound systems,
    video conferencing systems, voice conferencing, satellite phones, peer to
    peer communication kits and other specialist ICT equipment, ensuring that
    systems are ready for use and operating correctly. 
  • Setup with the assistance from the Head
    Office field office staff in ERPs, remote access, VPN and webmail accounts
  • Render support in monitoring personal
    computers running specialised software delivery system to ensure that
    software distributions are being delivered correctly.
  • Carry out second-level desktop
    troubleshooting in conjunction with the Mission Wide Service Desk.
  • Deliver hardware and resources to work
    areas as required
  • Manages and administers software &
    carries out regular quality control
  • Organizes stocks, secures them and orders
    ICT equipment upon need under the supervision and guidance of the
    Administration Officer;
  • Maintains ICT inventory up to date &
    checks physical location of all items under the supervision and guidance
    of the Administration Officer;
  • Provide basic training to end-users on the
    use of standard systems; Log all actions in the automated tracking system,
    including site survey information, steps taken to resolve problem or to
    complete task, problems encountered, current status, etc.
  • Perform tasks related to scheduled service
    requests, including equipment replacement, equipment
    installation/de-installation, software installation, LAN connection
  • Perform tasks related to scheduled service
    requests, including equipment replacement, equipment
    installation/de-installation, software installation, LAN connection
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the International
    Criminal Court (ICC) Field IT Technician career opportunity should have
    completed secondary education. An advanced or a first-level university
    degree may be considered as a substitute for two years’ working experience
    only to determine eligibility. Degree in Computer Science will be an added
    advantage.
  • At least eight years of relevant
    experience in Information Technology/Communication support, telephony
    systems, wide and local area networks including experience with
    common-carrier data networks; Microsoft and/or Cisco Network Certification
    or other network certification from any other recognized body highly
    desirable.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of
    client/server architecture and ERPs
  • Knowledge of computer systems/networks
    and a range of software applications
  • Broad understanding health, safety and
    welfare regulations and best practice affecting ICT
  • Understanding Data and resource
    Protection requirements
  • Exceptional technical knowledge of
    network and PC operating systems in particular for managing and
    configuring authority and organisation LANs, WANs, WLANs, VLANs, VPNs,
    VOIP etc.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting
    hardware such as servers, routers, bridges, switches, hubs, modems,
    network interface cards, WAPs
  • Excellent knowledge of current protocols
    and standards
  • Knowledge and understanding of
    telecommunications principles
  • Knowledge of languages:  Proficiency in either of the
    working languages of the Court, English or French, is essential. Working
    knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official
    language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) would be considered
    an asset.
ICC Core Competencies:
Dedication to the mission and values:
  • Acts consistently in accordance with the
    mission and values of the Organisation;
  • Maintains confidentiality, acts with
    integrity and shows respect for diversity;
  • Shows commitment to the organisation;
  • Presents a positive image of the
    organisation during external discussions.
Professionalism:
  • Applies professional and technical
    expertise;
  • Stays abreast with organisational issues;
  • Produces workable solutions to a range of
    problems;
Teamwork:
  • Listens, consults and communicates
    proactively;
  • Handles disagreements with tact and
    diplomacy;
  • Recognises and rewards the contribution of
    others;
Learning and Developing:
  • Identifies development strategies needed
    to achieve work and career goals and makes use of developmental or
    training opportunities;
  • Learns from successes and failures;
  • Seeks feedback and gives feedback to
    others to increase organisational effectiveness;
  • Seeks opportunities for improvement of
    work;
  • Has an open mind and contributes to
    innovation.
Handling uncertain situations:
  • Adapts to changing circumstances;
  • Deals with ambiguity, making positive use
    of the opportunities it presents;
  • Plans activities and projects well in
    advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances;
  • Manages time effectively.
Interaction:
  • Expresses opinions, information and key
    points of an argument clearly;
  • Handles contacts with diplomacy and tact;
  • Communicates in a transparent and open way
    with internal and external contacts while complying with confidentiality
    requirements.
Realising objectives:
  • Accepts and tackles demanding goals with
    enthusiasm;
  • Keeps to agreements with others;
  • Focuses on client needs;
  • Takes responsibility for actions, projects
    and people;
  • Monitors and maintains quality and productivity
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to join the
International Criminal Court (ICC) should apply by visiting the web link below.
Deadline: 15th June 2017

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