Senior Information and Communication Technology Assistant

Amman- JO1, Jordan

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Information and Communication Technology Specialist (System and Network), and overall supervision of the National Information and Communication Technology Officer, and in close coordination with the Global ITC Service Center in Manila, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing the activities of the ICT unit in IOM Jordan offices. In particular:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide end user support and ensure that all ICT support requests and quires are logged in the helpdesk ticketing system and answered appropriately within the agreed service level of agreement (SLA), by taking the ownership of these requests, open, update and close them in the heldpesk ticketing system.

Take ownership of users’ request/issues and be proactive when dealing with these issues.
Provide Tier1 and Tier 2 level technical support such as immediate diagnosis and workarounds for reported incidents.
Log all actions and steps taken to respond to an incident or to complete a request.
Determining root causes and propose resolution for problems raised by reported incidents.
Escalate to supervisor or Global User Support (GUS) when necessary and according to the identified priority level of the issue.

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and reference materials for planned and delivered ICT systems in the mission and update global user support of the planned changes in advance.
Analyze performance problems of network, systems and applications and recommend solutions to enhance functionality, reliability, and/or usability.
Maintain an update- to- date inventory of ICT software’ licenses and of ICT equipment in coordination with Asset unit, and advice the owners/management about assets that require replacement and the licenses that require renewal in a timely manner.
Contribute to the Disaster Recovery Plans for mission databases and other ICT related services. Manage and monitor completion and accuracy of server’s backup plans in line with IOM ICT standard and ensure that backup and other procedures are in place. Support in preparing documentation and ensuring that the simulation is carried out regularly to enable timely recovery in case will be required.
Develop when necessary and provide ICT trainings to all end users to facilitate productive use of existing and new systems and tools available in IOM.
Undertake daily monitoring and maintenance of systems and networks (LAN, WAN, VPN, VOIP), carry out analysis performance identify problems of network, systems and recommend solutions to enhance functionality, reliability, and/or usability to ensure uninterrupted service of mission-critical servers and systems.
Implement IOM ICT Standards and IOM ICT Policies and Guidelines regarding networks, systems, telecoms, ICT services, equipment usage, procurement of ICT equipment and information security.
Manage the regular updates of patches and firmware of operating system and other software and the distribution of the updates to all the workstations, as well other devices. Regularly update to latest firmware/patches to ensure protection from threats and vulnerabilities.
Perform other related duties as required by his/her supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

University degree / (High school or diploma) in computer science or a combination of relevant education.
Certification in any of the following (ITIL V4, MS AZ-900, MS AZ-104) is an advantage.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

Four years for university degree’s holder, or six years years for diploma (or High school) degree’s holder professional experience in networking environment (LAN/WAN) and Tier-1/2 level network/desktop support.
Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations, and International NGOs) advantageous.

Skills

Knowledge of O365 applications.
Knowledge of Windows Administration at multi-site environment.
Knowledge of MS Azure environment.
Knowledge of TCP/IP and Telecoms/Network protocols, Cisco devices, VPN, VoIP, Active directory, Backup and Replication, Ticketing systems, SAN\NAS, VMware, Antivirus Software, and ICT utilities.

Languages

For all applicants, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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