Applications are being accepted for appropriate individuals in UN-WFP to fill a vacant post listed in the daily Classified Source newspaper dated 20 October, 2024.
UN-WFP
Date Posted:
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20 October, 2024
Department:
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UN-WFP
Category | Sector
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UN-WFP
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Master
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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31 October, 2024
Vacant Positions: IT Operations Officer
IT OPERATIONS OFFICER
The UN-WFPIslamabad is now seeking for a IT Operations Officer.
JOB Description: IT Operations Officer
“1. Support the budgeting, planning and deployment of IT and Telecommunications systems that are aligned with business needs, in accordance with WFP corporate standards.
2. Provide support to maintain IT and Telecommunications systems and networks, ensuring appropriate data security and access controls considering both local and wide area network issues; and supporting users to get maximum benefits from them.
3. Install and configure new computer hardware for improving and upgrading system performance; support any technology upgrades as required.
4. Provide data and documentation to support the procurement of TC/IT equipment and services at and in line with WFP rules and regulations.
5. Collate data and contribute to the preparation of accurate reports on IT/TC investments and costs, providing information to inform decision-making by stakeholders.
6. Develop technical skills and knowledge and build awareness of industry developments.
7. Respond to queries from users, understanding and resolving issues, providing advice and ensuring IT policies, procedures, systems and tools are correctly applied to support them.
8. Guide junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
9. Support the capability building of staff through the organization and/or review of training programs aimed at developing skills/knowledge in IT and TC.
10. Coordinate with other UN agencies in order to network, align activities and support possibilities of inter-agency collaboration in the field of IT and Telecommunications.
11. Interact effectively with colleagues and user groups to understand their needs and provide appropriate technical support.
12. Follow standard emergency preparedness and contingency planning practices to ensure WFP is able to maintain basic IT services and/or quickly respond and deploy resources to affected areas at the onset of a crisis.
13. Follow operational plans and deliver resource requirements at the onset of an emergency. Update all relevant plans on a regular basis.
14. Actively contribute to the compilation, analysis, maintenance and reporting of IT data to maximize the effectiveness of IT services.
15. Lead the Service desk team to resolve daily issues and manage assets efficiently.
16. Provide timely support to the design, development and usage of systems.
17. Support the delivery of efficient and effective IT and Telecommunications (TC) services.
18. Develop and/or support the usage/deployment of corporate systems and applications, corporate tools, data and databases.
19. Contribute to sound, innovative solutions that enable staff to deliver food assistance to beneficiaries, in line with WFP’s strategy.
20. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.”
Before the Closing Date: 31 October, 2024, interested candidates should email their CVs (necessary documents as per the attached adverts). The job title must be clearly stated in the subject line of the application for the employment. Equal Opportunity is provided by UN-WFP to all equally eligible candidates.
