World Food Programme – Rwanda Country Office
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No 010/ADM/WFP/2014
(VA issued on 6th November, closing date 19
November 2014)
(VA issued on 6th November, closing date 19
November 2014)
Post Title : Senior IT Assistant
Grade : Service Contract SC-6 (G6
Duty Station :Kigali
Salary : As per UN service contract salary bands
This vacancy is open to both male and female
candidates. Qualified female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
candidates. Qualified female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest
humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to
fill the position of Senior IT Assistant in support of the country office based
in Rwanda- Kigali.
humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to
fill the position of Senior IT Assistant in support of the country office based
in Rwanda- Kigali.
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the National IT Officer, the Senior IT
Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks:
Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Maintain inventory of material and/or database of
information, such as, computer related equipment, communications equipment,
website content, training material, etc;
- Maintain logs or archives of information, such as
computer related logs, trouble tickets, directories, website publications,
registries, data warehouses, reports, etc;
- Assist in the deployment/dissemination of
standard material, such as, computer hardware and/or software,
applications, programs, directories, telephony, web content, publications,
database content, training material, etc;
- Assist in the maintenance of systems and
equipment by carrying out routine tasks, such as backing up data,
monitoring network and systems, servers and peripherals, running systems
diagnostics, patch management and system optimization, removing viruses
and bad data, etc;
- Administer user access to systems and databases,
monitor system and application usage;
- Assist in maintenance of generators and other
electrical system
- ssist in resolution of problems by monitoring
inboxes and responding to queries, identifying and forwarding issues to
the appropriate person;
- Assist in training and support of users of
technology and systems, such as audio/videoconferences, meetings,
databases, registries, networks, etc; Perform other related duties as
assigned
Qualification and Experience
Education: University
degree in Information Technology or any related field preferably supplemented
by additional studies/trainings in the field of electricity, electronics,
telecommunications etc.
degree in Information Technology or any related field preferably supplemented
by additional studies/trainings in the field of electricity, electronics,
telecommunications etc.
Experience: At least five
years of progressively responsible job related experience in information
technology or electricity or telecommunications or information management, such
as, WAN/LAN networking, operating systems, telephone services, radio unit, web
design or another related field. Working experience in an international
organization or multicultural environment is an added value.
years of progressively responsible job related experience in information
technology or electricity or telecommunications or information management, such
as, WAN/LAN networking, operating systems, telephone services, radio unit, web
design or another related field. Working experience in an international
organization or multicultural environment is an added value.
Competencies:
- Well organized with sound judgment;
- Ability to anticipate concerns and needs of
clients and responds with appropriate solutions
- Ability to work with minimum of supervision and
to supervise and train support staff;
- Ability to support and develops operational
practices that accommodate diversity
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in
English and/or French is essential.
English and/or French is essential.
A good level in Kinyarwanda is required.
Application procedures:
Step 1: Create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position
requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE: You must
complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this
vacancy.
complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this
vacancy.
Deadline for applications: 19 November 2014. Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you have any queries relating to this VA please
send them to wfp.rwandavacancies@wfp.org
send them to wfp.rwandavacancies@wfp.org
WFP does not charge fees at any stage during the
recruitment process. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not
discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
recruitment process. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not
discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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