• Country: Togo
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: UNV
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-01-12

Details
Mission and objectives
The General Assembly mandated UNREC to provide, upon request, substantial support to the initiatives and other efforts of Member States in the African region towards the implementation of peace measures, arms limitation and disarmament in the region. UNREC was also tasked with cooperating with the African Union and coordinating the implementation of regional activities in Africa for peace, arms limitation and disarmament.

Context
UNREC was established as part of the United Nations secretariat on July 1, 1986 and is an integral part of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, with its headquarters in Lomé, Togo. UNREC is located within the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (ODA), in the Regional Disarmament Branch, and extends its scope across Africa. The Regional Disarmament Service exercises the responsibilities of the ODA at the regional level and from a regional perspective. There are two other regional centers for disarmament around the world, in Lima, Peru, for Latin America and the Caribbean and in Kathmandu, Nepal, for Asia and the Pacific. UNREC is the only regional United Nations entity specializing in disarmament and non-proliferation in the African region. Its main function is to assist Member States in translating into action decisions, instruments and commitments in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation, at the national, subregional and regional levels. Due to its location in Africa, UNREC particularly studies the interconnection between the themes of security, disarmament and development. The Center provides support to African Member States and inter-governmental organizations by strengthening their capacities and providing them with the technical, legal and material assistance necessary to achieve lasting peace and security.

Task description
Under the responsibility of the Director of UNREC and the supervision of the Administration Manager, the consultant will support the Center in the implementation of the following activities: •Install, configure and administer the infrastructure of the Information and Communication following the standard standards put in place; •Maintain, troubleshoot and repair ICT equipment; •Maintain the security of ICT infrastructures (protection against viruses, etc.); •Participate in the inventory of office equipment. •Administer computer software and update them. •Participate in the administration of the UNREC website and integrate web pages; • Support User Support (Helpdesk) • Provide support during meetings, seminars (equipment installation, etc.) • Help with the design and creation of database applications and other computer programs; •Support LAN and TCP-IP network configuration, Windows 10, 8, 7 and Microsoft Windows Server (Active Directory) systems; •Support the deployment of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and network administration tools; •Support the implementation of messaging systems (configuration and resolution of Outlook client problems); •Implement the pillars of IT security including the firewall system and virus protection with Antivirus programs; •Configure data backup and recovery procedures in the event of a disaster; •Support the Center for web development tools and languages ​​PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Adobe suite (In design, Photoshop,) etc.

Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in At least three (03) years of professional experience in the field of network administration, soft and hard maintenance, application development or IT solutions, etc. Have the ability to analyze and diagnose computer problems. Professionalism Have experience in the administration of information and communication technological infrastructures; Planning and organization Proven ability to plan and organize work within the time allocated and on the basis of expected results. Have a vigilant and team spirit. Communication Able to communicate effectively, both written and oral and have the ability to present information concisely and precisely, Teamwork Proven and effective abilities to collaborate with project colleagues; establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Ability to work in a team, write technical documents and share the values ​​of respect, professionalism and integrity. Knowledge of New Technologies

Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Administration, Information technology

Driving license
–

Languages
French, Level: Fluent, Required
English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Network Administration, Soft and hard Maintenance, Application development or IT solutions etc. As well as a good command of common office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). The candidate must hold a university degree at Bachelor level or equivalent. Failing this, a BTS (BAC+2) with 03 years of experience could be accepted.

Competencies and values
•Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in the specialty area and ability to formulate sound judgment; ability to work independently according to established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, discernment, and while maintaining impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, precisely and confidentially. •maturity and sense of responsibility; ability to operate within the rules and regulations of the organization. •initiative and willingness to learn new skills and keep abreast of new developments in their area of ​​expertise; •organizational effectiveness and proven problem-solving ability, ability to manage a large volume of work efficiently and on time; • ability to work effectively with other sectors/units within the organization; proven ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships as well as harmonious working relationships in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and equality; •Flexibility, adaptability, ability and willingness to work in difficult, remote and potentially dangerous environments for long periods, involving difficult living conditions and little comfort, including frequent travel within the area of ​​operations; availability to be deployed/transferred to other duty stations in the area of ​​operations, if necessary; •Demonstrated adherence to the principles of voluntary engagement, as well as the fundamental values ​​of the UN.

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