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• Manage the use, maintenance and
  technical support of databases used in the operation, input and
  verifications production of standard and ad hoc reports.
• Provide support in on-site needs
  assessment and installation and maintenance of UNHCR Telecommunications
  and IT equipment.
• Install and configure the most appropriate
  type of UNHCR IT and Telecommunications systems (HF, VHF, UHF, Microwave
  Links, Telephony, and satellite systems) to meet the field and emergency
  operations immediate ICT needs
• Ensure that the equipment under his/her
  responsibility is in good working condition, by inspecting regularly the
  hardware and installations. If required, arrange promptly repairs or
  replacement as necessary according to established procedures.
• If applicable, keep a proper inventory
  level of all sites spares and return spare parts for repair/replacement.
• Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network
  Servers, Printers, LAN points, Hubs, Patch pane, etc. to prevent faults
  occurring
• Provide technical briefing/training on
  the equipment to local ICT resources and users, including IPs, UNHCR registration
  tools, ensuring that they are able to maintain/use the equipment.
• Provide support in the development and
  configuration of IT and Telecom Equipment/Kits used in field operations
  and emergencies.
• Prepare and submit statistical reports
  based on the standard reporting formats and ad-hoc reports, charts and
  tables as required by the management.
• Provide training, as necessary, to UNHCR
  staff as well as staff-members of implementing partners in relevant
  aspects of data management.
• Registration Data exchange oversight.
• May be required to coordinate with the
  GIS officer to ensure that data collection is compatible with GIS.

• The data management and IT associate is
  responsible for the management of data collection and reporting activities
  in field operations and provides reliable and timely ICT services on the
  application and infrastructure of UNHCR standard ICT services in the Area
  of Responsibility (AoR). S/he receives technical guidance from ICT and
  data management Officers responsible for the data management and
  Telecom/IT infrastructure in the registration operation.
• The Office has reliable and up-to-date
  data on persons of concern.
• Standard and ad-hoc reports are
  produced. Trends and patterns of data are analysed and interpreted.
• UNHCR Country offices in the AoR have
  modern and cost-effective ICT systems.
• UNHCR ICT equipment and data are
  protected
• Archive and backup database systems
  ensure security of databases, perform database administrator functions.
• Assist in development of new
  applications/Databases needed by the UNHCR Offices/Units in area of
  responsibilities in order to perform their tasks smoothly.
• Ensure that the client databases are
  up-to-date by identifying and keeping what is relevant and accurate in an
  accessible manner.
• Perform other duties as required.

• The ideal candidate for the United
  Nations UNHCR Data Management/IT Associate job opportunity should have
  completed Secondary Education with certificate/training in Information
  Technology & Database Management. University degree is desired
• At least six years of previous relevant
  experience.
• Excellent knowledge of computer software
  and database applications.
• Knowledge of computer application
  packages such as MS Office.
• Previous supervisory/management
  experience.
• Knowledge of any of the languages spoken
  by the refugee communities.
• Additional training skills.
• Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and
  activities.
• Technical GIS knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with wireless and
  VoIP systems, electricity, generators, lightning protection an asset.
• Fluency in English and local language

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