National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Officer
International Organization for Migration
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Experience
2 - 7 Years
Education
Bachelor of Science(Computers), Master of Science(Computers)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate the information and communication technology unit functions in the Country Office and verify that requirements are addressed in a timely and accurate manner, resources are efficiently allocated in alignment with IOM s ICT Strategy, policies, and standards.
Facilitate ongoing interaction and collaboration with the country office management, unit heads and filed operations to provide appropriate and timely ICT solutions and services.
Serve as the main contact for ICT business relationship with entities such as IOM programs, global cybersecurity, government bodies, donors, UN agencies NGOs, ICT service providers and vendors to monitor the coordination and sufficient ICST services, digital innovation, and supply management.
Provide technical support for the Country office ICT services, train and prepare the ICT for implementation of strategic initiatives, incident response and provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. Escalate complex issues to specialised teams in the Regional Office or ICT foundation as necessary for timely resolution.
Contribute to the preparation of Country Office ICT documents, including standard operating procedures, business continuity plan, disaster recovery plan and ICT risk records. Coordinate and monitor service delivery and efficiency, maintaining redundancy and adherence to IOM global ICT SOPs and standards.
Participate in service improvement assessments and recommend enhancements to the Country Office management for optimising and implementing ICT infrastructure and solutions.
Liaise with the CO supply chain unit for provision of ICT service and check the technical specifications for procurement and provision of ICT related equipment and supplies to verify they meet ICT standard and policies.
Collaborate with ICT Information Security Unit at Headquarters and act as the first line of cybersecurity defence and incident responder in the CO. Facilitate the implementation of security controls and compliance with IOM s global cybersecurity program, donor requirements, and operational standards.
Represent the country office in UN ICT working groups and participate in inter-agency discussions and initiatives.
Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.
Desired Candidate Profile
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office (HoO) and direct supervision of the Head of Resources Management (HoRM), and in close collaboration with the Regional Information and Communications Technology Officer in Regional Office and the Department of Information and Communications Technology at HQ, the National ICT Officer will supervise and coordinate the Information Technology and Communications (ICT) operations in the Country Office (CO).
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
- Master s degree in above-mentioned fields from an accredited academic institution.
- Certificate in any of the following: Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA), Microsoft Azure certifications, Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), is a distinct advantage.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database .
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience engaging with stakeholders to understand business needs and provide technical solutions.
- Experience in the planning, design, development, implementation, or maintenance of computer information systems.
- Experience implementing and maintaining security controls and responding to and recovering from cyber security incidents.
- Experience in managing and implementing networks
- Ability to supervise and train teams to work effectively and harmoniously.
- Project management skills for efficient roll-out of ICT initiatives.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential data responsibly and professionally.
- Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, networksystems administration, TCP/IP, Telecoms, network protocols, Cisco devices, VPN, VoIP, MS Office 365 apps, antivirus software, and related utilities.
IOM s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
REQUIRED
For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).
Company Industry
- Defence
- Military
- Government
Department / Functional Area
- IT Software
Keywords
- National Information And Communications Technology (ICT) Officer
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International Organization for Migration
Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates. IOM s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Core Competencies behavioural indicators (Level 2)
Managerial Competencies behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
Notes
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