Information Systems Officer - G 15- ICT 4 Education Project - Daily Paid Opportunity - FO Syria - Grade, 15

Org. Setting and Reporting

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. Supervisor: The incumbent is reporting to the Head Field Information Management and Technology. Supervisees: Service Desk Officer

Responsibilities

1 - Implements, administers, and supports both enterprise on -premises and cloud systems under Education Microsoft tenant such as messaging and collaboration systems, Content Management platforms, IT Service management systems and other related systems, including: • Implementing and administering all operational tasks of infrastructure networking services, which include LAN ,Wireless Network and WAN and Internet connectivity in the schools. • Performing all tasks necessary to fulfil Service Level Agreements (SLAs) • Identifying and resolving /escalating reported systems, functional and /or operational issues and problems in coordination with other support teams within the Information Management and Technology Department (IMTD), Field IMT Office (FIMTO), and from external service providers. • Resolving system and/or user accounts for students, teachers, and administrative staff issues and managing service requests. • Monitoring, testing and analyzing system activities to ensure maximum performance, efficiency, and availability. • Recommending, scheduling, and performing software patches, upgrades, and /or purchase. • Providing 2nd level support for related applications and services to other support teams. • Issuing periodic performance and utilization reports. • Development of tools and templates using platforms such as Microsoft Office 365 or similar systems. 2 - Creates and maintains consistent, quality documentation to meet ongoing operations and business continuity requirements. Documentation will include system topologies, operating instructions, system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records and inventory record. 3 - User Account Management: Manage user accounts for students, teachers, and administrative staff, ensuring access to necessary digital educational resources. 4 - Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and technologies related to ICT4Education activities in coordination with all stakeholders, including associated training plans to ensure effective use of ICT4ducation digital tools and other enterprise systems and solutions such as Microsoft Office 365. 5 - Liaising with vendors and other external Agencies regarding the deployment and management of related technologies. 6 - Assists with information security- related activities, including reporting exposures, investigating incidents, analysing alerts and vulnerabilities, and implementing remediation and audit recommendations. 7 - Participates in enterprise service delivery support activities related to the user account and assess management of applications and systems, including:- • Creating user accounts and assigning approved roles. • Resolving issues related to user access to systems. • Performing periodic reviews and audits on user accounts of applications to ensure only approved roles are assigned, and inactive accounts removed. 8 - Complies with IMT policies, frameworks and standards, UN best practices and industry standards as well as relevant technical guidelines, conducting training for business counterparts and team members as required. 9 - Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default Functional: i. Planning and Organizing ii. Relating and Networking iii. Following Instructions and Procedures iv. Coping with Pressure and Setbacks v. Adapting and Responding to Change Leadership (as applicable) Other information: The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations.

Education

Academic and Professional: 1- A university degree from an accredited educational institution in information technology, information management, computer science, or other related discipline. 2- MCSA and/or MCSE or related certification and IT Service Management certification such as ITIL foundation; 3- Certification in Microsoft Office 365 Administration, Azure, SharePoint Online, and/or other related Microsoft cloud-based systems and applications.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A “yes” answer doesn’t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. 1- A minimum of six years’ progressively responsible and relevant experience with designing, implementation, and administration of Microsoft server technologies, messaging and collaboration systems software, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 technologies, including two years in a supervisory position managing and implementing related IT infrastructure services are required. 2- Experience with digital learning tools and platforms is desirable. 3- Work experience with Microsoft Windows based desktop technology, Microsoft Office software suite, Microsoft 365 solutions and working in an ITIL-driven environment with knowledge of ITIL principles and processes are required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

Required Languages LanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeakingEnglishUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIArabicUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level III Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice The appointment against this position is limited to the UNRWA - Information Management - Syria. - Contract Type: Daily Paid Assignment for up to three months, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need. - Grade and Salary: Grade 15, Daily Rate: 38.69$. The salary may be subject to a reduced work schedule. Additional benefits: - 1 day Annual Leave and 1 day of sick leave for each completed month of service. - This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Syria and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. - The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Syria, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates of the underrepresented gender to assist the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. - UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. - A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post in the future should suitable vacancies become available. - Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. 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