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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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Information Systems Assistant, G5
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Job Code Title: |
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT
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United Nations Office at Vienna
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VIENNA
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Posting Period: |
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24 April 2012-23 May 2012
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Job Opening number: |
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12-IST-UNOV-23635-R-VIENNA (O)
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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 INCB Solutions Team (INCBT), Software Services Unit (SOSU) Global Software Products Section (GSPS), Information Technology Service, Division for Management, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna, Austria. The Information Systems Assistant will report to the (Senior) Information Technology Assistant (Global Project manager INCBT).
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Responsibilities
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Within the limits of the delegated authority the incumbent wil be responsible for the following duties:
• Design and implement system modules using C#.NET and Visual Studio 2010;
• Test and debug developed modules and scripts;
• Document the developed components and share with other team members;
• Update the development databases , tracking tools and timelines as appropriate;
• Develop reusable components for use within several systems and across different projects;
• Participate in testing and evaluating new tools and technologies and making recommendations on the adaptation of such tools to the immediate supervisor;
• Participate in preparing user documentation;
• Support systems implementation and maintenance;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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Competencies
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• Professionalism: Knows relevant programming language(s) and has basic programming skills. Has good technical skills, ability to participate in the development and maintenance of applications, and to provide user support. Is able to respond to changing requirements and assignments. Has demonstrated 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: Has good communication (spoken and written) skills (both technical and non-); listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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.
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Education
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Completion of high school diploma or equivalent. . Certification in C#.NET technologies is an asset.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of five years of relevant and progressively responsible technical experience in software development is required.
• Experience in developing medium to large scale systems using client/server architecture based on Visual Studio .NET using C# and Oracle as database engine is required.
• Experience in developing multi-tier systems based on Visual Studio C#.NET is required.
• Experience in technical documentation writing for the full systems development cycle including end user documentation is an asset.
• Experience in documenting business processes and translating them into Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) is an asset.
• Experience with drug control processes is an asset.
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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 English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage
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Assessment
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Technical test and competency based interview
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Special Notice
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This position is for local recruitment. External applicants will be considered only if no suitable internal candidates are found.
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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, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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