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Job Opening
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Information Systems Assistant, G6
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Job Code Title: |
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT
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Economic Commission for Africa
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ADDIS ABABA
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21 March 2012-19 April 2012
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Job Opening number: |
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12-IST-ECA-23113-R-ADDIS ABABA (X)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This position is located in the Land Policy Initiative Programme (LPI) of the Food Security and Sustainable Development Division (FSSDD) in the United Nations Economic Commission of Africa (UNECA). Under the overall guidance of the Director of FFSDD, the incumbent reports directly to the Chief of the land Policy intiative.
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Responsibilities
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• Participates in the development, programming, testing, debugging and implementation of new application systems releases, modules and functionalities. • Develops, tests and implements simple computer application systems and programs using UN established standards for IT technologies, programming languages and tools. • Serves as team member in the design, development, implementation and support of Virtual Land Policy & Administration Facility (VALPAF). • Maintains functional specifications for computer application systems, programs and procedures developed and/or modified, assist LPI and its' stakeholders on data accessibility. • Provides support for deployed computer application systems including version management, data recovery and deployment to LPI's information users; 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. • Coordinates access by screening records for security classified materials. •Arranges records and prepares series descriptions according to archival standards. •Liaise with Information and communication Services (ICS) on data uploading and updating in LPI website to ensure the technical maintenance of the VALPAF, • 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 e-discussion, procurement of equipment and services, etc. • Provides assistance to the LPI in the use and management of the LPI Community of Practice (CoP)/e-discussions • Performs other duties as assigned by the LPI.
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Competencies
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Professionalism: Knowledge of Organizational information infrastructure, including hardware, software and application systems. Knowledge of relevant programming languages and ability to use programming skills to develop 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 judgement 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.
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
Technological Awareness: -Keeps abreast of available technology -Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office -Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks -Shows willingness to learn new technology
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Education
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High school diploma or equivalent. Must have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT).
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Work Experience
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Six years of experience in information systems analysis and programming, systems administration and maintenance, software development, technical writing or related area.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working Knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
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Assessment
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Competency based interview and other assessment method.
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Special Notice
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- Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. - This position is for local recruitment. External applicants will be considered only if no suitable internal candidates are found.Passing the Administrative Assessment Support Test (ASAT) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Service category in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Candidates who are shortlisted to be considered for this position will be contacted by the recruiter to be scheduled to sit for the ASAT at a later date.
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United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
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