Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services.

The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need.

Background Information – Job-specific

Under the direct supervision of the ICT Officer who reports to the Head of Support Services, and technical guidance of the ICT colleagues in HQ, the ICT Assistant is responsible for efficient and effective ICT management and support to the operations in a given geography. In the discharge of her/his duties, the ICT Assistant liaises also with UNOPS programme support colleagues in order to ensure best support. Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
Functional Responsibilities

Functions/Key Results Expected
Support radio equipment and network administration

ICT Helpdesk Support

ICT and System Maintenance

Support network administration

Support radio equipment and network administration

Installs all UNOPS radios, Radio towers, all kinds of Codan, ancillary radio equipment, and satellite phone/equipment in all areas of Afghanistan in UNOPS facilities and vehicles.

Making profile and programming Codan radios, Mobile/Base, Making Code plug and programming of radio Base/Mobile/Handset radios,

Basic service and repair all communication equipment as necessary in all UNOPS facilities and vehicles.Ensures all radio equipment (office and vehicle) is in well working condition.

Maintains inventory records on spare radios and repair parts, of tools andt. est equipment

Monitor the telecommunications equipment to avoid interruption of service

ICT Helpdesk Support

Ensure timely issuance of laptops, radios, sim cards, cell phones, and other electronic devices to new personnel and visitors

Assist in monitoring the use of 3G facilities and prepaid voice credits

Maintains inventory records for ICT inventory

Support the Monitoring and maintenance of proper data backups of for business continuity and disaster recovery processes and procedures

Provide help desk level 1 and 2 support to all client requests

Install ducting for network and patch panels, wiring, network switches, racks, UPS, and punching of network cables with the correct numbering system.

Interacts with local repair suppliers/workshops facilities in order to turn in and receive items under warranty.

ICT and System Maintenance

Perform daily inspections and reporting of all devices in server rooms, network routers, switches, firewalls, storages, UPS, batteries, and CCTV

Installation, upgrading and managing of single and duplex multi-mode fibers, ethernet cable, ducting, conduit and drilling

Installation, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of power supplies, UPS, door phones, photocopiers,satellite phone/equipment, CCTV, batteries, and security surveillance equipment as per the guidance of the IT Officer.

Arranging and managing VTC equipment in conference rooms for meetings

Maintenance of MFPs, printers, plotters, scanners, and photocopiers machines

Labeling of all network patch panels, ports, jacks, faceplates, and updating the required documents

Support network administration

Installation of network devices switches, router, firewall in racks,

Create, and update accounts, profiles and email groups

Troubleshooting network and connectivity problem and performs repair and upgrades when required

Support in the maintenance of network and internet connectivity to ensure stable operation, availability of bandwidth, and reliable connection to the internet and HQ-based systems

Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of UNOPS ICT systems and UNOPS information assets.

Impact of Results

The effective and successful achievement of key results by the ICT Assistant directly affects the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the relevant business unit/project, in ICT management, impacting the timely and effective implementation of the respective services and deliverables. This ensures client satisfaction and promotes the image and credibility of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management. This enhances UNOPS’ competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services in the country/region served.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a. Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.
University Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) is desirable and may substitute for some of the required number of years of experience.
A+ certification is desirable.
CCNA and MCITP are desirable.
b. Work Experience

Minimum 4 years of working experience in relevant field
Trained and experienced in the use of radio systems
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2010 and/or newer versions).
Experience in management of Active Directory, Windows servers, and network infrastructure.
c. Languages

English is the working language of UNOPS.
For the post advertised, fluency and oral and written English is required
Knowledge of an Afghans Language is an advantage.