Task description
- Assists in the configuration and management of IT
infrastructure for the new WESR platform ensuring it runs smoothly and
efficiently.
- Supports the implementation of data pipelines using ETL
(Extract, Transform, Load) processes using various tools and technologies.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of user
documentation as well as training of users for the new WESR platform.
- Monitors platform performance and troubleshoots any technical
issues that may arise. In undertaking these duties, the Junior IT
Infrastructure Specialist will establish and maintain relationships to
support collaboration with data, statistical, scientific, and other
specialists/analysts, as well as technical staff across UNEP and in UN as
well as representatives in national governments, international
organizations, consultants, and NGOs.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: ·
- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of
volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take
active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark
International Volunteer Day).
- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms
of volunteerism in the host country.
- Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they
are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities.
- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit
them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN
Volunteers.
- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online
volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to
use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
- Results/Expected Outputs The Junior IT Infrastructure
Specialist will support the development and operation of the new WESR
platform, working with colleagues within UNEP and OICT to determine the
requirements for hosting and operating the new platform, and making sure
it runs smoothly and efficiently.
Eligibility criteria
- Age 27 – 80
Expected start date: 01/11/2024
Nationality
- Candidate must be a national of a country other than the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
- 3 years of experience in an IT operations role or in IT
infrastructure design/implementation/maintenance, preferably in a
multi-cultural environment, of which at least two years of progressively
responsible experience in large-scale IT infrastructure systems is
required.
- Proven experience with data platforms, data management, and
ETL processes.
- Familiarity with web Content Management Systems
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate they are organized,
reliable, and efficient.
- An understanding of how to work effectively as part of a team,
and a willingness to learn and grow professionally by taking on new
competencies and remaining abreast of developments in the IT
infrastructure field is essential.
- Proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of
various actors is also required. As well, UNEP highly values creativity
and innovative thinking, coupled with a problem-solving mindset.
Required education level
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Computer Science or
Engineering, or other IT Systems related fields..
Competencies and values
Professionalism:
- Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make
conclusions and rec-ommendations; shows pride in work and in achievements;
demonstrates professional com-petence and mastery of subject matter; is
conscientious and efficient in meeting commit-ments, 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; takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspec-tives and ensuring the equal participation of
women and men in all areas of work.
Planning and organizing:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed
strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts
priorities as required; allocates appro-priate amount of time and
resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies
when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses
time efficiently.
Communication:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others,
correctly inter-prets messages from others and responds appropriately;
proven interpersonal skills; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits
interest in having two-way communication; tailors lan-guage, tone, style
and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing
infor-mation and keeping people informed; good spoken and written
communication skills, in-cluding ability to prepare clear and concise
reports; ability to conduct presentations, artic-ulate options and
positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability
to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff),
military personnel, vol-unteers, counterparts and local interlocutors
coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and
remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing personal
interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range
of differ-ent target groups.
- Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary
engagement, which includes sol-idarity, compassion, reciprocity, and
self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.
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