Systems Administrator Umeme Limited - Uganda

acancy Announcement for Systems Administrator - Uganda
Umeme Limited is a major investment of Actis Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of mare than (00 institutional investors. The Common wealth Development Corporation (CDCJ of (fie United Kingdom, a UK Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis' infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme Ltd indirectly through Actis.

As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity improving customer service, minimizing energy fosses and operating in a cost effective .manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit an individual with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the following position in the IT Department.

Job Title
Systems Administrator - REF No UM/IT/01/03/11
Reports to
IT Infrastructure Manager
Job Purpose
Responsible for performance, and maintenance of UMEME if infrastructure

Principal Accountabilities
• Responsible for system administration tasks for UMEME servers.
• Troubleshooting and monitoring of AVX and Windows operating system.
• Providing housekeeping, fie maintenance and backup scripts,
• Schedule and direct activities to reserve hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion in line with service level agreements and IT policy & procedures,
• Documentation and maintenance of IT servers.
• Identify security risks and develop best practices to prevent system intrusions.
• Monitor user activity, and introduce tools to prevent system abuse and, malpractice.
• Ensure availability and uptime of UMEME servers and provide key performance indicators to accurately reflect UMEME system performance.
• Work closely with IT network administration, database admin, support and other IT staff.
• Provide backup network administration role as required.
• Participate in developing the IT disaster recovery business plan for UMEME.
• Other IT tasks as required.

Job requirement

Required Qualifications of Experience
• Bachelors in Computer Science or it equivalent
• Hands on system administration in large corporate environment
• Expert knowledge of AlX and Windows operating systems
• Five years relevant experience
Personal Attributes/Competencies
• Strong Technical Background
• Good team player
• Knowledge of Oracle administration is an advantage

How to apply

HOW TO APPIY
If you feel you are the right candidate for this challenging position, please submit your application to the Head Of Human Resources - Lugogo or email recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug or post your application to P.O. Box 23841, Kampala.
Applications should be received by 5:00 pm Friday 8th April 2011

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

National Forestry Authority (NFA) was established by the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 2003 to conserve, develop and manage the Central Forest Reserves and to supply quality forestry-related products and services. NFA manages Central Forest Reserves in partnership with Government, private sector and local communities.
NFA is seeking to fill the following positions:

POSITION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER (1 POST)
Reports to: Director Corporate Affairs
•Duty Station: Kampala Salary Scale: 3
Terms of Employment: 3 years contract (Renewable)

Job Summary:
Will develop and implement an IT policy for NFA and manage all other related IT equipment and infrastructure for the Authority.

Responsibilities and Tasks:
• Develop and Implement an ICT policy for the National Forestry Authority.
• Advise and facilitate the acquisition, installation and maintenance of efficient ICT hardware and Software infrastructure in NFA.
• Coordinate maintenance of existing ICT hardware, software and Network infrastructure.
• Prepare, administer ,and manage IT work plans, budgets and reports.
• Coordinate data and systems security.

Job requirement

Minimum Qualifications, skills and experience:
• Honours degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Systems Management.
• Post graduate training and Professional qualifications such as MCP, MCSB, Oracle, A"+, will be an added advantage
• At least five years in a similar position in a reputable organization.
• Ability to develop ICT Policies, Manage LAN, WAN and ICT infrastructure.

How to apply

if you have the necessary qualifications and experience, please apply to the address below providing an application letter, a detailed CV including current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and day time telephone contact. Your application should reach the address below, not later than 8^ April 2011.
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL FORESTRY AUTHORITY PLOT 10/20 SPRING ROAD

P.O. Box 70863 Kampala

Information Systems Assistant

Organizational Location: UN-HABITAT

Duty Station: Nairobi

Functional Title: Information Systems Assistant

Grade: G4

Post Duration: 9 months

Closing Date: 4 April 2011

Background

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.

The post is located in the Resource Mobilization Unit (RMU), Office of the Executive Director, UN-HABITAT.

The Agency has developed a Donor Information System (DIS) and an online pipeline projects database that need to be maintained and updated regularly. Under the direct supervision of the External Relations Analyst, the guidance of the Head of Unit, and together with a dynamic team, the incumbent's duties will be:

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Information Systems Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conduct searches and compiles information and reference materials from various sources for reports, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc; assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software.
• Regularly maintains and updates the DIS ensuring high quality of information.
• Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases. Assists with the verification of data and data extraction required for the agency wide Portfolio Review.
• Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications in particular those related to the DIS and the pipeline projects database; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports; responds to moderately complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answers requests requiring file search, etc.), and as necessary, refers inquiries to appropriate personnel for handling.
• Assists in the maintenance of the RMU website(s) by scanning, converting and posting a variety of documents onto the site.
• Performs data entry and extraction functions.
• When required, performs general administrative tasks and provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff on general office processes and procedures, computer applications, including supporting end-user trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies

Professionalism:

• Knowledge of general office and administrative support including administrative policies, processes and procedures.
  
• Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is essential. Having passed the UN Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away from Headquarters is an asset.

Work Experience: At least four years of relevant experience in general office support or related area is desirable. Work experience with the UN in a related field is desirable.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Other skills: Creative person, resourceful and always ready to help

Remuneration

See UN website http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html

How to apply

All applications should be submitted to:

Resource Mobilization Unit
Office of the Executive Director, UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info.rmu@unhabitat.org

Deadline for applications: 4 April 2011

Information and Communications Technology Manager

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.

icipe requires the services of a young and dynamic Information and Communications Technology Manager to head its ICT Unit at the Centre. icipe’s infrastructure consists of a campus-wide LAN of CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber &Wireless Access Points, Cisco Routers, HP Switches, HP, DELL& Apple Servers and a Nortel telephone PABX.

They are operated by Microsoft windows servers &clients, Apple macintosh, Unix server, Microsoft Exchange 2007 e-mail system, Microsoft Office, a Helpdesk system, Financial & Administration systems and Intranet/ Extranet.

Requirements

The suitable candidate should have:

• A masters degree in computer Science or a related field
• Five years hands on management experience at a senior level in an ICT department/Unit
• Experience in managing a networking environment based on Microsoft server technologies (Windows server and Exchange Server)
• Should be knowledgeable in supporting heterogeneous network clients (Microsoft, Apple-Macintosh and UNIX/Linux)
• Should be knowledgeable in supporting Microsoft development technologies such as NET and SQL server 2000/2005.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations at icipe’s Duduville and ITOC Mbita campuses.

Specifically he/she will develop and monitor the implementation of an appropriate ICT strategy that will support the current and future ICT needs of the Centre.

This will entail among other things:

• Formulating and implementing policy guidelines for the development and maintenance of ICT systems in conformity with the Centre’s overall policy.
• Developing or acquiring, installing and maintaining systems for various types of applications used in the Centre.
• Providing leadership and management of the ICT team.
• Developing and maintaining standards and advise on the procurement of ICT equipment
• Developing and managing the ICT Unit’s budget
• Providing leadership in the development of information and communication technology related projects.

A competitive compensation package that provides among others, medical, Group life and accident insurance cover, education allowance for children as well as an off-shore pension scheme and leave passages will be offered to the right candidate.

Based in Nairobi Kenya the appointment will initially be for two years, renewable.

Applications will be accepted up to 23 April 2011, or until the position is filled, whichever is the earlier.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Digital Support Officer (Editorial)

Salary: From £24,580 pa
Location: Vauxhall, London

The web team, based in London and a part of the Communications & Fundraising department, needs support.

In this varied online editorial role, you will carry out website updates for teams across the organisation, design and edit e-newsletters, update our supporters using social networks, and also provide support to UK intranet users (using SharePoint 2007).

You will also be required to assist in the migration of content from our existing website to a new site.

To apply, you will need to be an experienced user of various content management systems, have experience of compiling and sending out e-newsletters, be a confident user of social networking tools, and ideally have familiarity with an intranet platform.

If you would like more information and an application pack for this position, please download the Digital Support Officer - editorial information pack ( Word, 610Kb).

CV's and cover letters should be sent to jobs@wateraid.org

Please note, in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date: 5 April 2011

Interview: 11 April 2011

Science Officer Information and Communications Technologies ICT

COST is an inter-governmental system supporting European research networking. In order to accomplish its mission, the European Science Foundation provides administrative and scientific management to COST (European Co-operation in Science and Technology), its Domain Committees and its Actions through the COST Office in Brussels and corporate support services in Strasbourg. This is achieved through a support grant provided to ESF by the European Commission.

ESF seeks a full-time Science Officer (SO) in the Domain of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) for its COST Office in Brussels.

The Science Officer position will imply the management of the ICT Domain, by catalysing and supporting researchers, Domain Committees and COST Actions, promoting inter-disciplinary research collaboration in a multi-disciplinary environment across Europe and beyond.

Position responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing and supporting the COST scientific networking funding scheme, and managing approved Actions for the ICT Domain;
• Liaising with all COST Domains Committee Chairs and other external scientific bodies / networks while providing them administrative and scientific support;
• Gathering relevant information to promote scientific impact and results of COST Actions in the ICT Domain, in collaboration with the COST Communication and Public Relation team
• Taking responsibility for the management of the relevant budgets;
• Organising and ensuring scientific quality control and responding to the COST Open Call, related to ICT;
• Delivering and advancing specific and quality papers and reports, related to the ICT Actions;
• Contributing to the Science in Society Cluster activities (e.g. managing trans-disciplinary Actions, taking part in the development of exploratory workshops or strategic activities, etc.).
• Representing the COST Office in external meetings in Brussels and abroad.
• Maintaining an up-to-date awareness of relevant scientific and research policy developments.

Profile and competencies:

Specific competencies

• Ph.D, or equivalent research experience, preferably with a 3 to 5 years research experience in the relevant science areas;
• Proven experience with grant assessment, review processes and general science management;
• Sound knowledge of European and national research structures and institutions as well as European and international science policy understanding;
• Excellent networking skills on international level;
• Experience in people management
• High standard of spoken and written English, with a working knowledge of another European language being an advantage but not a requirement;
• Good working knowledge of MS Office systems, databases and Web sites.

Inter-personal competencies

• Action-oriented, responsible and self-managed,
• Creative and willing to take initiatives with a continuous improvement minded;
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills within a multi-national context, including discretion, diplomacy and tolerance;
• Assertiveness and capability to guide decision-making procedures and to represent COST in the scientific community;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Transparency in working combined with a team-orientated work ethic;
• Commitment and accountability to deliver on allocated administrative and scientific tasks and respond in a timely manner to deadlines.

COST offers:

• A contract of unlimited duration, linked to the COST contract.
• An international working environment located in Brussels (Avenue Louise 149, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium)
• Competitive salary;
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Belgium and must have a Work Permit unless a national of the ‘EU and EEE’.

Electronic applications (motivation letter + CV) should be addressed to the COST Office and sent to job@cost.eu Reference code: SO-ICT 2011

Invitations will be communicated before April 29th. Interviews will take place on May 4th 2011. The selected person should ideally be available as soon as possible.

For general details see http://www.cost.eu

Closing date: April 10th 2011

Database Administrator - IFAD

Organizational Context IFAD is an International Financial Institution and a Specialized Agency of the United Nations whose mission is to enable poor rural people to overcome poverty. IFAD’s headquarters is in Rome, Italy, and its staff work with poor rural people, their governments, communities and organizations in more than 80 countries to develop and finance programmes and projects aimed at increasing rural productivity and incomes. Division Context Information and Communications Technology Division is responsible for providing information technology solutions and services to support the operations of the Fund. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Application Services Administrator, ICT, the incumbent is primarily responsible for implementing and managing multi-platform database engines, data warehouses and multi-tier application middleware. Responsibilities include the installation, management and technical support of IFAD’s application infrastructure components, including web, application and report servers. The incumbent will: • Install, test, maintain, upgrade and administer IFAD’s database management systems, applying patches and ensuring database availability and performance through proactive monitoring, tuning and problem resolution. • Develop database documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata); maintain a detailed inventory of all corporate databases including descriptions, storage usage, location, database engine and other relevant information. • Ensure that procedures for data storage, archival, back-up and restore are effectively in place and usable when required; implement the necessary procedures to ensure the integrity and security of IFAD’s databases. • Support the middleware platforms that underpin ERP and other in-house developed enterprise applications running on multi-tier configurations; proactively monitor middleware systems, optimizing application performance and keeping availability within target service levels. • Provide technical support for the design and implementation of data warehouses; provide technical advice and support to the Application Development Team regarding database and data warehouse matters. • Perform other related duties as required. Education and Experience Education: • University degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field Knowledge/Experience: • Minimum of five years of professional experience in managing, implementing and administering database engines in a medium-large corporate environment • Proven experience in implementing and supporting Oracle Database Management Systems essential • Experience with Oracle Business Intelligence essential • Command of Windows and Linux Operating Systems essential • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or Sybase ASE desirable • Solid understanding of middleware components including BEA Web Logic, BEA Tuxedo, Apache and Tomcat desirable • Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Internet Architecture desirable • Working knowledge of IBM Tivoli Storage Management desirable Tech/Functional Competencies • Strong analytical ability and effective problem-solving skills • Demonstrated capacity to work in a complex setting, requiring application of sound judgment and flexibility • Developed planning/organizational skills, with the ability to set clear priorities, work systematically and meet deadlines • Ability to work in and build successful teams and establish harmonious working relationships in a multi-cultural setting • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Communication • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Ability to write clear and concise documentation at any level of detail required; Working knowledge of another IFAD official language (Arabic, French or Spanish) an asset. Other Information Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD, and they may be assigned by him/her to any of the activities of IFAD, including field assignments and/or rotation within IFAD. IFAD reserves the right to appoint a candidate at the appropriate grade commensurate with experience and knowledge. Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing IFAD’s Personal History Form (PHF) in English. A separate CV may be attached if you so desire, only as a supplement and not a substitute to the PHF. The application should be made through the online system only. In the interest of making most cost effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.

Database Administrator P-3 - Information and Communication Technology Division - deadline: 17 April 2011

Senior Web Developer

Requisition Number	11-0004
Post Date	3/17/2011
Posting Title	Senior Web Developer
Job Level	Senior Specialist
City	Little Rock
State	AR
Description	This position will remain open until filled. Function: This position is responsible leading the Web Development team and perform the analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, testing, and support of software applications systems. Makes recommendations of workable solutions to processing problems. All deliverables should be timely and cost effective. Assignments include analysis, data gathering, program logic development, coding, testing, documentation and various other tasks as requested by the IT or Internet Marketing Team. The Senior Web Developer is expected to conduct detailed analysis of defined system specifications. Responsibilities: In collaboration with the Web Development team and the Internet Marketing team, create strategy and objectives for the web development team and implement and monitor development plans for the entire organization. Provide leadership, direction and mentoring to other members of the Web Development team. Oversee and direct the project management of development requests from the organization. Liaise with appropriate internal teams for development and implementation of resources, materials and proposals for solicitation and fundraising events. Supervise and lead the Web Development team. Assist in the development of service level benchmarks and track service requests accordingly. Report routinely on performance against these benchmarks. Participate on, or lead teams, as appropriate, to address specific business requirements or to improve the overall efficiency of Heifer initiatives, business processes and work environments. May perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of related experience. Preferred Requirements: Experience building web applications that can scale as well as cross-browser web interfaces. Experience with CSS3, HTML5, PHP, JavaScript, .NET, and Ajax. Facebook Application development experience. Experience working with multiple API’s to reorganize disparate data sources. Experience working with object oriented code and experience working with mobile development frameworks such as JQ Touch, Sencha, etc. Most Critical Proficiencies: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of Information Technology techniques and quality assurance methodologies. Broad familiarity with and understanding of Heifer’s major functional areas and knowledge of data needs of the organization. Knowledge of the fundamental of supervising, leadership, team concepts, and human relations. Demonstrated knowledge of building web applications that can handle a large level of financial transactions. Familiar with model, view, controller framework. Must write maintainable code with extensive test coverage in a professional software engineering environment with source control, a development/staging/production release cycle and continuous integration and deployment processes. Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands: Ability to meet and deal with all levels of Heifer staff, volunteers, and outside organizations. Ability to assign and review the work of direct reports. Willingness and ability to motivate and engage staff. Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public. Ability to conceptualize, logically identify and reason through issues/problems, make effective decisions and develop alternative solutions. Ability to manage multiple tasks individually while under a full workload and tight deadlines. Ability to prepare and present documents and reports in a well-designed and attractive format with impeccable attention to detail. Ability to present technical information in user-friendly language.
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Information Technology Manager

Ref: ITM/LVCT/2011

Location: Nairobi

The IT Manager will report to the Operations Director, and is to provide strategic leadership in information and communications technology to the organization.

Core duties include analyzing systems and processes; hardware and software maintenance; training, consultation and ensuring maximum access to and implementation of technology services and resources.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage information technology and computer systems

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems operations and ensure adherence.
• Manage the acquisition, installation and maintenance of the local area network (LAN) hardware and software
• Manage the information systems, staff and consultants to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software.
• Provide leadership in the use of modern software in presentation of reports at organizational meetings with staff and other parties.

2. Ensure IT is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software

• Troubleshoot workstations, network operating system, software applications, phones, copiers and other related technologies
• Familiarity with all hardware, software and network operating systems
• Compliance with all software licensing agreements and track software versions
• Provide orientation to new users of existing technology and train staff
• Provide leadership in managing information sharing platforms e.g. shared folders and give recommendations about accessing information and support
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on hardware and software
• Maintain current and accurate inventory of computer hardware, software and IT resources.
• Design, develop, maintain and update the organization website and intranets. Update and improve the website and intranet, add new functionality and improve user ability to maintain website without technical support.

3. Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access

• Manage network operations to include connectivity problems, installing and maintaining routers; adding/terminating users; assigning rights and access; resetting passwords; establishing e-mail addresses; performing backups and restorations, input and maintain IP addresses etc.
• Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources
• Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
• Ensure security of data and information including installation of updated anti-virus software, mitigation and documentation of security risks.
• Implements, maintains and administrates databases
• Provides technical supervision of IT staff, updates and evaluates the performance of IT staff.

4. Routine Database Administration

• Work closely with Monitoring and Evaluation team to design, set up and maintain routine and evaluation database(s).
• Develop back-up and recovering procedures
• Develop database utilities and automated reporting
• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in IT. Masters degree will be preferred
• Professional training certification in MCITP, CCNA etc.
• Over 4 years experience of working in an IT environment
• Knowledge and experience with LANS/WANS, window server environment, Microsoft SQL Server, network/workstation peripherals, firewalls, HTML, computer hardware
• Attention to detail and display of critical/creative thinking
• Demonstrated management, leadership ,supervisory and team building skills

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations, clearly stating the position and location applied for, to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@liverpoolvct.org

so as to reach us NOT later than April 4, 2011

Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

UN Women - Chief, Information Systems and Telecommunications (IST)

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. The Division of Management and Administration is responsible for the planning, allocation and management of financial, human and administrative resources including information systems and telecommunications, the effective and efficient delivery of essential operations services in UN Women, continuous development and improvement in operations, policies, and methods to align with UN Women and stakeholders' evolving business needs and advisory support to the Executive Director in the formulation and implementation of the UN Women overall mission, strategy and plans of actions. The Information Systems and Telecommunication Office located in the Division of Management and Administration, is responsible for the strategic planning and development of information and telecommunication systems and services, IST solutions, sourcing of information systems and equipment to support business needs and for the maintenance, availability, reliability and quality of performance of information and telecommunications systems and services globally in all UN Women offices. The IST will work closely and collaboratively with UNDP, its principal ICT partner to achieve synergy, avoid duplication and to take advantage of potentials for partnerships in information and telecommunications systems and services development and implementation. The Chief, Information Systems and Telecommunications reports to the Director, Management and Administration for general guidance and direction, and is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, management and delivery of effective, reliable and optimally functioning information systems and telecommunication services in support of UN Women global commitments, operations and business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions: 1. Strategic Leadership Lead the development of UN Women's ICT strategy in support of the UN Women's corporate goals, focusing on opportunities and challenges at the technology end and match this with the business requirements. Advise on emerging ICT issues and act as the organization's principal ICT focal point internally and externally. 2. Management Manage UN Women's IT budget with a view to ensure steady improvements in productivity and quality in the UN Women ICT platform and architecture. Plan the human resources requirements of the UN Women ICT Department to ensure goals are met on time and within budget; establish an enhanced performance and learning culture within the Department; empower staff through communication, participation, team-building and nurturing innovation and creativity. Oversee performance of the UN Women ICT Department, including its service provision, using appropriate results based performance systems. Manage outsourcing and other vendor contracts, including the components of the UN Women ICT architecture managed by UNDP, to ensure performance levels and cost effectiveness. Provide input to the UN Women administrative business processes mapping and implementation of the internal UN Women ICT Orientation Procedures. Provide input to the implementation of results-oriented annual ICT Work plan. 3. Partnering Within the framework of the ICT strategy, manage the ICT relationship with UNDP. Lead the establishment and maintenance of ICT related partnerships with UN System agencies, funds and programmes and represent UN Women in UN inter-agency fora. Lead the involvement of the ICT Department with other UN Women and UNDP business units for Atlas customization and applications development and support activities. 4. Change Management: Champion change management and re-engineering initiatives within the ICT Department. Support broader change management objectives in UN Women where ICT is a driver or an enabler. 5. System Applications Develop, promulgate, and enforce corporate hardware/software/practice standards. Manage and support system enhancements consistent with the ICT strategy. Manage CO and HQ system applications and their interfaces. Maintain a strong client relationship with the user community. Generate periodic reports on corporate applications. 6. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing within UN Women, focusing on achievement of the following results Participation and assistance in the organization of related training for the staff on ICT issues. Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice 7. Database management and support business intelligence tools and other executive information systems for data analysis and reporting, by following on the following key results Ensure that outsourced and in-house corporate databases and data warehouses facilities conform to suitable technical standards. Support corporate business intelligence tools for data analysis and reporting. Support development and implementation of executive information systems and ensuring they are consistent with the ICT strategy. 8. Client Support Provide advice and assistance to HQ and CO clients. Support and provide technical clearance for ICT initiatives managed by HQ units and SROs. Facilitate public and private sector information partnerships. 9. Knowledge, Office Automation and Learning Services Foster a practice culture within the UN Women ICT Team by promoting knowledge sharing and facilitating networks of ICT focal points in HQ units and SROs. In conjunction with the UN Women Knowledge management group, ensure implementation of knowledge management in UN Women, including provision of ICT support in this regard. Implement office automation in UN Women, including designing the information architecture, business processes and workflows to be supported in line with HQ and field requirements. Provide web technology to provide internal and external users with access to corporate information and learning materials. Coordinate ICT training for staff. 10. Communication Technology & Technology Support Internet, Intranet, e-mail, portal and web services and technology Manage HQ telecommunications network and provision of advice and support for CO Telecommunications systems. Support HQ infrastructure (e.g. LAN, WAN, firewall, etc.). Provide advice on hardware and operating systems to HQ and CO clients. Manage servers and hardware operating on UNIX, Windows NT and Novell Netware. Plan and coordinate cost-effective procurement of information technology. Establishment and enforcement of hardware and software standards. 11. Business Continuity and ICT Security Develop and manage an ICT risk management and security plan. Contribute to the development and management of a UN Women Business Continuity Plan.

Competencies

Core Values and Principles: Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct. Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity. Core Competencies: Ethics and Values: Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents Organizational Awareness: Building support and political acumen Developing and Empowering People / coaching and mentoring: Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation Working in Teams: Building and promoting effective teams Communicating Information and Ideas: Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication Self-management and Emotional intelligence: Creating an emotionally intelligent organization Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements: Leveraging conflict in the interests of the organization & setting standards Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Fair and transparent decision-making; calculated risk-taking Functional Competencies: Strategic Leadership and Management: Advising on and guiding of UNW ICT initiatives and leading IST in providing cost effective and innovative technology solutions to business challenges. Strategic and Innovative Thinking: Contributing to the formulation of strategy and policy based on a practical business understanding that leads to the realization of corporate goals and the facilitation of creativity. Technical Expertise: Demonstrating expertise and experience in IT, especially ERPs and web-based solutions and an ability to drive innovation and improvements in technology standards within UNW. Change Management: Leading organizational reform and improved operational cost-effectiveness through sound people management and the adoption of best practice methods including reengineering, outsourcing, and decentralization. Advocacy and Communication: Raising awareness of the potential of information technology and knowledge management, promoting wider corporate and program usage of computer systems and applications, and developing strategic partnerships with external parties.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Advanced university degree in information technology, computer science, business administration or other related discipline. Experience: Over 10 years of progressively responsible experience at least half of which should be in high-level information and communication technology positions in a large international organizations or multi-national corporations in information systems and telecommunications strategic planning and project design, management and implementation to meet business needs and operations. Technical experience: Expertise and demonstrated application skills in information communications technology, especially of large ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft or Oracle, and web-based ICT solutions. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in another UN working language is desirable. In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

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UN Women - Chief, Information Systems and Telecommunications (IST)

Haiti Earthquake Response - ICT Director

Purpose of Position:
To provide leadership in the delivery of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services and solutions supporting the business and ministry of World Vision Haiti. Ensure that ICT services are provided in the most cost effective manner, fully meeting the operational needs of the National and Relief Offices in alignment with regional and global ICT strategy. Utilise Regional and Global ICT services to leverage economies of scale, converge on a common global ICT architecture, and take advantage of Regional and Global ICT methods and expertise. Partner with Regional and Global ICT and business units to ensure the successful deployment of enterprise ICT solutions in WV Haiti.

Leadership
• Provide vision and leadership in recognising and exploiting the potential of evolving Information and Communication Technology to support World Vision’s mission.
• Provide leadership and management to WV Haiti ICT team. Work closely with, manage, and provide mentoring and development of the team.
• Build ICT capacity and awareness in WV Haiti that will support the ministry and contribute to its effectiveness, quality and accountability.
• Provide leadership and advice on ICT matters to WV Haiti Senior Management Team
• Lead and develop annual performance agreements, performance reviews and agreements to all WV Haiti ICT staff.
• Attend, participate in, and lead devotions / chapel meetings as scheduled and convened.

Management
• Provide day-to-day oversight and management of WV Haiti ICT Team, ensuring that customer service objectives are achieved and regional / Global ICT initiatives are successfully
implemented.
• Maintain the aggregated view of key ICT projects’ status and schedule for implementation and support in WV Haiti.
• Maintain an ICT Dashboard for National Office performance.

Customer Relationship Management
• Ensure client satisfaction for all WV Haiti ICT Services.
• Manage the field engagement for Partnership driven ICT initiatives (like PMIS, stepWISE, etc) while ensuring that this is in alignment with WV Haiti priorities.
• Promote a clear, concise and verifiably positive relationship with the WV partnership ICT leaders. Be the key point person representing WV Haiti on Partnership ICT issues.
• Represent WV Haiti in relevant Partnership forums such as the IT Council. Provide input and feedback on behalf of WV Haiti to the Partnership CIO and Partnership forums on
Partnership IT directions, policies, standards, and initiatives.

Coordination, Collaboration, Innovation & Networking
• Develop and execute WV Haiti ICT service delivery model that balances the need for standardization and centralization for efficiencies and the need for local autonomy and ICT
delivery that reflects local conditions and the need for location-specific effectiveness.
• Foster and coordinate sharing of resources across the WV Haiti.
• Develop, enhance and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders operating in Haiti


KNIOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED:
• Post-graduate degree in computer science or information systems management or under-graduate degree in same with 10+ years professional experience in ICT Management.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, leading and influencing in a cross cultural environment.
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Solid understanding of cloud computing, virtualization, software as a service, and web based application architectures.
• Strong understanding of ICT Systems Architecture
• Strong understanding of Project Management
• Strong understanding of ICT Strategy
• ICT senior management (7 years)
• Management and/or technology consulting (4 years)
• Promoting and managing a service delivery environment
• Negotiating and drawing Terms of References and Service Level Agreements

Travel:
• Up to 45% in-Country (Haiti)
• Up to 5% global

PREFERRED:
• Fluent in French and Kreyol


Haiti Earthquake Response - ICT Director

Sr. Network Engineer

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Sr. Network Engineer is responsible for providing a strong background in Network layer 2 and 3 technologies designing, installing, maintaining and supporting LAN, WAN and VoIP infrastructures at all branches. The Sr. Network Engineer provides high-level technical support for voice and data network systems, Perform advanced troubleshooting techniques on all SolarWinds products. Identify and isolate issues through log analysis, creates and maintains network documentation, maintains hardware and software standards, and works projects as needed in order to upgrade to new and/or improved communication equipment and procedures. The Sr. Network Engineer must be well versed with the advanced engineering and administration of multiprotocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices, network management systems, content filtering and WAN optimization controllers.



FOR EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CANDIDATES:
If you are interested and qualified for the position, please complete the WVI application below and return it to wvicareers10@wvi.org along with your resume - including salary requirements. Once you have completed the application, save the document to your computer and rename the file with your name, and place your name and the position in the subject line of the email. Please note: Applicants may not be considered for positions without a completed application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For applicants living in the United States, please complete the U.S. application.


For applicants living outside the United States, please complete the International application.

Website Designer and Developer - SharePoint

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Analyze and further develop requirements, design and develop intranet subsites within World Vision's existing intranet site ("wvcentral") in SharePoint platform in support of the needs of People & Culture (global human resources function), its clients and other stakeholders.

(1) DEVELOP REQUIREMENTS - Review current site and requirements. As needed, interface with stakeholders, and analyze and further develop business requirements for website design and development

(2) DESIGN SITES - Design the site/s to maximize multiple audience/user front-end experience and to simplify the administration back-end to the extent possible, to allow administration by multiple stakeholders as needed.

(3) DEVELOP SITES - Develop People & Culture intranet sites (using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 MOSS 2007) in support of user requirements, the needs of People & Culture, its clients and other stakeholders, including SharePoint site templates (master pages and page layouts), custom web parts, document libraries and linkages to other sites.

(4) ONGOING DEVELOPMENT - Support ongoing development of P&C sites, including collaborative spaces for functional teams and cross-functional working groups; identify, prioritize and troubleshoot user issues; increase user adoption by providing responsive support to content and functional requirements; track site use and promote user traffic and interaction
(5) OPTIMISE FUNCTIONALITY - Optimize SharePoint functionality for People & Culture, in cooperation with the wvcentral project team (in WV Internal Communications) and Global Information & Communications Technology (GCIT) as required: develop new automation, workflow processes & functionality using SharePoint workflow capabilities; deploy document management, search, and collaboration techniques; develop workflow and electronic forms-driven solutions; implement SharePoint collaboration tools; develop electronic catalog system for managing photos, graphics, and other web content assets for People & Culture; develop other new web features to enhance the user experience; work with other WV staff to establish necessary interfaces between P&C wvcentral sites, other sites within wvcentral and other WV websites and information systems.



FOR EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CANDIDATES:
If you are interested and qualified for the position, please complete the WVI application below and return it to wvicareers10@wvi.org along with your resume - including salary requirements. Once you have completed the application, save the document to your computer and rename the file with your name, and place your name and the position in the subject line of the email. Please note: Applicants may not be considered for positions without a completed application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For applicants living in the United States, please complete the U.S. application.


For applicants living outside the United States, please complete the International application.



Website Designer and Developer - SharePoint

SCIENCE OFFICER Information and Communications Technologies ICT

COST is an inter-governmental system supporting European research networking. In order to accomplish its mission, the European Science Foundation provides administrative and scientific management to COST (European Co-operation in Science and Technology), its Domain Committees and its Actions through the COST Office in Brussels and corporate support services in Strasbourg. This is achieved through a support grant provided to ESF by the European Commission.

ESF seeks a full-time Science Officer (SO) in the Domain of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) for its COST Office in Brussels.

The Science Officer position will imply the management of the ICT Domain, by catalysing and supporting researchers, Domain Committees and COST Actions, promoting inter-disciplinary research collaboration in a multi-disciplinary environment across Europe and beyond.

Position responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing and supporting the COST scientific networking funding scheme, and managing approved Actions for
• the ICT Domain;
• Liaising with all COST Domains Committee Chairs and other external scientific bodies / networks while providing them administrative and scientific support;
• Gathering relevant information to promote scientific impact and results of COST Actions in the ICT Domain, in collaboration with the COST Communication and Public Relation team;
• Taking responsibility for the management of the relevant budgets;
• Organising and ensuring scientific quality control and responding to the COST Open Call, related to ICT;
• Delivering and advancing specific and quality papers and reports, related to the ICT Actions;
• Contributing to the Science in Society Cluster activities (e.g. managing trans-disciplinary Actions, taking part in the development of exploratory workshops or strategic activities, etc.);
• Representing the COST Office in external meetings in Brussels and abroad;
• Maintaining an up-to-date awareness of relevant scientific and research policy developments.

Profile and competencies:
Specific competencies

• Ph.D, or equivalent research experience, preferably with a 3 to 5 years research experience in the relevant science areas;
• Proven experience with grant assessment, review processes and general science management;
• Sound knowledge of European and national research structures and institutions as well as European and international science policy understanding;
• Excellent networking skills on international level;
• Experience in people management;
• High standard of spoken and written English, with a working knowledge of another European language being an advantage but not a requirement;
• Good working knowledge of MS Office systems, databases and Web sites.

Inter-personal competencies

• Action-oriented, responsible and self-managed;
• Creative and willing to take initiatives with a continuous improvement minded;
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills within a multi-national context, including discretion, diplomacy and tolerance;
• Assertiveness and capability to guide decision-making procedures and to represent COST in the scientific community;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Transparency in working combined with a team-orientated work ethic;
• Commitment and accountability to deliver on allocated administrative and scientific tasks and respond in a timely manner to deadlines.

COST offers:

• A contract of unlimited duration, linked to the COST contract;
• An international working environment located in Brussels (Avenue Louise 149, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium);
• Competitive salary;
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Belgium and must have a Work Permit unless a national of the ‘EU and EEE’.

Electronic applications (motivation letter + CV) should be addressed to the COST Office and sent to job@cost.eu Reference code: SO-ICT 2011.

Invitations will be communicated before April 29th. Interviews will take place on May 4th 2011. The selected person should ideally be available as soon as possible.

For general details see http://www.cost.eu

Closing date: April 10th 2011

IT Financial Systems Support Specialist

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks an IT Financial Systems Support Specialist to provide daily technical support for its financial systems which include Oracle Enterprise Business Suite (EBS), Hyperion Planning, and Hyperion Financial Reporting. The Support Specialist will have a strong technical background and work as a team member to maintain financial systems and provide application support to end users of finance and accounting applications.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT and at least two years of DBA experience with Oracle databases is required. Exposure to Oracle 11g, Oracle EBS, Hyperion System 11, OEM for database monitoring, PL/SQL, SQL and database tools such as TOAD and PL/SQL Developer are highly desired. Experience with Linux OS, XML Publisher, Hyperion administrative and development tools, and Essbase are a plus. Strong technical troubleshooting and data analysis ability, verbal and written communication skills, documentation experience, and the ability to organize and prioritize projects and tasks appropriately are essential.

AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To submit cover letter and resume please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job #11102.

Mobiles for Development data sheet

Mobiles for Development is a research study commissioned by UNICEF to help the organization understand the global mobile telephony landscape as it relates to advancing development, and as an area of significant future opportunities.

Evidence for the report comes from UNICEF operational staff and representatives of mobile operators in 14 countries (Bangladesh, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Kosovo, Lao PDR, Malawi, Mongolia, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Uganda, and Zambia). The report suggests that mobile tools can identify the most deprived children and communities, provide cost effective iinterventions, overcome bottlenecks to services, and enable communities to maximize the impact of available resources.

http://www.mobileactive.org/files/file_uploads/UNICEF%20Mobiles4Dev%20Report.pdf

New & Emergent ICTs and Climate Change in Developing Countries

Analyses the climate change application of new and emergent ICTs – wireless broadband, wireless sensor networks, GIS, Web-based tools – in developing countries. Identifies major uses in disaster management and climate monitoring, and lacunae around climate adaptation. Provides recommendations for more effective use of new digital technology.

http://www.niccd.org/KaranasiosClimateChangeEmergentICTs.pdf