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United Nations Logistics Base/Global Service Centre (UNLB/GSC)

Brindisi, Italy
Open to Internal/External Candidates
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DATE OF ISSUANCE
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
POST TITLE AND LEVEL
DUTY STATION
SECTION/UNIT

VA-UNLB/GSC-13-14(036)
21 March 2014
20 April 2014
Information Systems Assistant, GS-6
Valencia (Spain)
UNGSC/UNSB-V/CITS (MINUSMA Funded post)

This position is located in the Global Service Center, Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunication Technology
(SGITT), Data Center Support Section, Valencia Spain. Incumbent reports to the Chief of Data Center Support Section.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in the development, programming, testing, debugging and implementation of new Data Center application
systems releases, modules and functionalities.
Develops, tests and implements simple computer application systems and programs in the Data Center using UN
established standards for IT technologies, programming languages and tools.
Serves as team member in the planning, specification, design, development, implementation and support of computer
application systems; independently liaises with users to define and specify requirements.
Installs computer application systems software and hardware according to specifications; monitors computer applications
systems using appropriate monitoring tools and produces monitoring reports.
Prepares technical and user documentation for deployed computer application systems, as well as training materials and
conducts technical presentations.
Maintains functional specifications for computer application systems, programs and procedures developed and/or modified.
Provides support for deployed computer application systems including version management, data recovery and deployment
to users offices; performs ongoing reviews with users and developers and responds to users requests.
Drafts correspondence and communications, including work plan revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit
contributions for a variety of periodic reports.
Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of computer application systems development projects,
involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units to initiate requests; prepares standard terms of reference;
processes and follows-up on administrative actions and resolves issues related to project implementation, e.g. organization
of and participation in training, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
Serves as a focal point for coordination, monitoring and fast delivery of disaster recovery systems to field missions,
involving extensive liaison with field missions ICT personnel and Operational Resiliency team.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field; performs benchmarking and proposes new acquisitions.
Provides guidance to new/junior staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
Professionalism: Knowledge of organizational information infrastructure, including hardware, software and application
systems. Knowledge of relevant Data Center applications or software and ability to use analysis and programming skills to
develop and configure information systems. Knowledge of system development workflow and document flow processes,
ability to conduct research and gather information from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources. Ability to
respond to changing requirements and assignments, ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given.
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is
conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains
calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation
and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing
others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts
in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for
team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and
assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time
efficiently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent;
Experience:
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in information systems analysis and programming, systems administration and
maintenance, software development, technical writing or related area is required.
Experienced working with ICT environment in an International Organization is required. Experienced with Disaster
Recovery and restoration process as well as Vmware Cloud computing software (Vcloud Director) is desirable.
Language:
Fluency in English with the ability to write /draft documents easily, understands/reads English easily is required. Knowledge
of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Other:
Certification in ISO27001, VMware Certification, ITIL certification or Prince 2 Certification is required.
The United Nations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In an effort to improve the gender balance within the
organization, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested internal candidates who possess the relevant qualifications and experience, should submit an up-to-date UN
Personal History Form (P.11) and an application for vacancy (form P296) with a copy of the two latest e-performance quoting
VA-UNLB/GSC-13-14(036) by email only to: ungsc-hr@un.org
Internal candidates at the same level of the post are eligible to apply. Internal candidates at the GS-5 level are eligible
to apply after completion of four years of service at the GS-5level.
External candidates who are either EU nationals or possess the right to live and work in Spain and possess the relevant
qualifications and experience should also submit their UN Personal History Form (P.11) quoting VA-UNLB/GSC-1314(036) by email only to: ungsc-hr@un.org.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a competency based interview and/or undertake a preliminary assessment.
Please indicate VA- UNLB/GSC-13-14(036) in the subject line of your e-mail.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE: 20 April 2014