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Closing date: Friday, 23 January 2015
Post Title: ICT Assistant
Vacancy Notice: 2015/05/G 110763
Level: G-5
Posting Period: 12 - 23 January 2015
Duty Station: Cairo
Date for entry on duty: After 23 January 2015
THE ORGANI ZATI ONAL SETTI NG
The ICAO Middle East Regional Office (MID) is primarily responsible for maintaining continuous liaison with the States to which it is accredited and with appropriate organizations, regional civil aviation bodies and sub-regional bodies and United Nations (UN) Agencies and programmes. MID ensures interregional coordination and promotes the timely and harmonized implementation of ICAO policies, decisions, Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and air navigation plans. The Regional Office also provides technical guidance and assists States with implementation.
The ICT Assistant is responsible for effective installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. S/he will assist with technical issues in the implementation phases of our standard Project Management Methodology. These activities include the implementation plan that will minimize the impact on users, support of operations, testing and rolling-out the solutions. Participation on projects is focused on providing support for production and operations activities within the project life-cycle.
The ICT Assistant may p
rovide assistance in the development and support of applications used locally in the Regional Office. S/he will also be a focal point for the local support of corporate applications such as the Enterprise Resource Planning System called (Agresso) and ICAO Knowledge Shared Network (IKSN).
rovide assistance in the development and support of applications used locally in the Regional Office. S/he will also be a focal point for the local support of corporate applications such as the Enterprise Resource Planning System called (Agresso) and ICAO Knowledge Shared Network (IKSN).
The ICT Assistant reports directly to the ICT
Regional Coordinator with whom s/he consults on complex technical issues. The incumbent does not supervise staff members.
Regional Coordinator with whom s/he consults on complex technical issues. The incumbent does not supervise staff members.
MAJOR DUTI ES AND RESPONSI BI LI TI ES
Functi on 1 (i ncl . Expected resul ts) Provides support in the development of MID applications, including user support thereof, achieving results such as:
Functi on 2 (i ncl . Expected resul ts) Ensures effective functioning of the hardware and peripherals of MID, achieving results such as:
Functi on 3 (i ncl . Expected resul ts) Supports the ICT Regional Coordinator in maintaining operations and providing user support, including system and data security, achieving results such as:
0em 1em;">Assist in backup and restoration procedures for local drives. Maintenance of backup logs. Assistance to organization of off-site storage of backups.
Functi on 4 (i ncl . Expected resul ts) Performs maintenance of hard- and software, achieving results such as:
Functi on 5 (i ncl . Expected resul ts) Provides administrative support, achieving results such as:
Functi on 6 Performs other related duties, as assigned.
QUALI FI CATI ONS AND EXPERI ENCE
Educati onal background
Secondary education is required. A Systems Administration/System Engineer certification in Unix and Microsoft is desirable.
Professi onal experi ence and knowl edge
Essential
Language ski l l s
Essential
Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English and Arabic.
Desirable
Knowledge of any of the following languages of the Organization (Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is desirable. Working knowledge of one of the local languages within the Region is considered an advantage.
Competenci es
CONDI TI ONS OF EMPLOYMENT
It should be noted that this post is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of three years (first year is probationary for an external candidate). ICAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Secretary General and may be assigned to any activities or offices of the Organization within the duty station.
ICAO staff members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. In this connection, ICAO has incorporated the 2001 Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service into the ICAO Personnel Instructions. ICAO offers an attractive benefit package to its employees in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).
The statutory retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered. Remuneration: Level Net Base Salary per annum G-5 EGP 89,679
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ICAO's e-Recruitment website at: https://careers.icao.int.
NOTI CE TO CANDI DATES
ICAO does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the selection process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICAO are fraudulent and should be disregarded.