The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is launching an exciting recruitment drive for multiple IT Associates in 2025. We are seeking dynamic and skilled professionals to join our team and support our mission of protecting and assisting displaced persons around the world. As an IT Associate, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our technological capabilities, ensuring that our systems are efficient, secure, and responsive to the needs of our staff and the communities we serve.
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If you are passionate about leveraging technology for humanitarian efforts and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our dedicated team at UNHCR.
Duties
Assist in on-site needs assessment and installation and maintenance of UNHCR Telecommunications and IT equipment.- In consultation with the supervisor, establish the IT requirements in field operations, considering the overall IT and Telecom strategy of the region, the operational needs and the security constraints.- Install and configure the most appropriate type of UNHCR IT and Telecommunications systems (HF, VHF, UHF, Microwave Links, Telephony, and satellite systems) to meet the field and emergency operations immediate IT needs.- Ensure that the equipment under his/her responsibility is in good working condition, by inspecting regularly the hardware and installations.
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If required, arrange promptly repairs or replacement as necessary according to established procedures.- Maintain records of the installations and repairs/replacements done and keep the supervisor fully informed on the status of the equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree LevelFor G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.Certificates and/or LicensesInformation Technology;(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
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Relevant Job Experience
Essential Experience relevant to the function or particularly on HF/VHF radio or IT systems, PAMA satellite systems, PABX, Cisco routers and satellite modems.
