ICT Assistant

• These activities are associated to the UNGSC Satellite Hub and Data Centre Environmental (Power & Cooling) requirements applicable for Data Centre infrastructure service continuity in Brindisi. Such activities and requirements are executed according to the scope of the ISO 27001, ISO 14001 and TIER III certifications held by UNGSC
• HVAC
• Power distribution, Power Backup and UPS Systems (Generator, PLC, UPS)
• Fire Suppression Systems.

• Perform “on call” duty technical service to react on any incident affecting Data Centre infrastructures.
• Liaise with External Service Providers or contractors to support other technologies integrated within the Data Centre infrastructures (Main electric lines, Fire Suppression Systems, UPS’s and Generators)
• Monitor, analyze and optimize cooling systems and power usage to upgrade performance and increase efficiency, reducing power consumption when possible.

• Prepare documentation for end users and provide technical support to staff or on safety standards and equipment, with specific assistance, for a better deployment in the missions.
• Provide assistance via telephone or email to solve any problems on the systems deployed.
• Refurbishment of MDTS returning from missions, general maintenance of vehicles, to restore original conditions of equipment and vehicle.

• Radio installation in vehicles for UNGSC, SDS, UN Reserve and Field Mission support.
• Installation, configuration and test TETRA radio systems using available infrastructure.
• Execute special installations in SDS armored vehicles, trucks and ambulances.
• Coordinates with an external contractor the logistics for large number of 4 x 4 vehicle installations.
• Coordination during installation with the external contractor to ensure quick supply of materials and accessories or parts.
• Follow up of pending orders, requisitions, and technical reports.
• Organize and maintain the stock of spare parts to ensure top efficiency of all infrastructure and existing installations.
• Maintenance of RF Radio TETRA System and programming of radios using integrated Terminal Management (iTM) and GPS Systems for Field Mission rapid deployment.
• Erase of settings before return servers and other IT Equipment to stock or write-off. 
• Assembly & test of MOTOBRIDGE systems inclusive of those required by Receive and Inspection (R&I) Unit, during the inspection of received Motorola Trunking Tetra/Dimetra radios.

• Completion of Secondary education is required. 
• University Degree (Bachelor's or Master's) preferably in information science, computer science or engineering or other relevant areas is desirable and may substitute for some of the required number of years of experience.

1. Contract type : Staff
2. Contract level : G4
3. Contract duration : One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability'

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information: Sustainable Development Cluster(SDC)

Based in New York, the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.

The SDC’s services include grants management, development and special initiatives support, and technology support to the UN and UN agencies.

The SDC is part of the New York Service Cluster that supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.