NGO job vacancy: ICT Officer with UNICEF
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Information and Communication Technology Officer: United Nations Children’s Fund
Deadline: 20 October 2013
Vacancy Notice No.Zim/2013:13
(NOB Level)
Fixed Term Post
UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization, has an opening for a passionate and committed professional who wants to make a lasting difference for children in Zimbabwe. We are seeking people with a commitment for women and children, high drive for results, demonstrable embracing of diversity, integrity, demonstrable teamwork, good analytical and organizational skills.
An opportunity has arisen for an ICT Officer to provide technical, operational and procedural support and end-user services within UNICEF Harare. The national officer will be instrumental in the implementation, maintenance and improvement of information technology systems, procedures and activities of the office in accordance with the ICT work plan. The role requires effective planning and organisational skills along with solid technical experience to support the office’s ICT needs.
Key result areas for this post include
1. Promoting the productivity and effectiveness of the office ensuring the appropriateness of local computing and telecommunications facilities to meet programme requirements.
2. Providing accountability for ICT resources through accurate analysis and evaluation of office’s ICT needs, sound procurement, maintaining software/hardware standards and accurate recording of inventory and effective reporting of ICT inventory.
3. Advising on correct interpretation and application of ICT policies and guidelines in support of the office’s information communication technology needs.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other relevant disciplines.
- At least five years solid hands-on of relevant working experience is required, including development and implementation of ICT strategies, management and supervision of ICT services and teams, hardware and software platforms, telecommunications facilities, knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications, experience in web design and development of web-based office applications.
- LAN/WAN and Telecommunications experience essential
- Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNE) and/or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
To apply
If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application letter and curriculum vitae quoting vacancy notice number to the following address.
HR Manager
(Vacancy Notice: No.Zim/2013:13)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare
Or email: hararevacancies [at] unicef [dot] org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.
Well qualified candidates, particularly women are especially encouraged to apply.