United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Graduate Recruitment, October 2019


United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. We are recruiting to fill the positions below:   Job Title: Information Management Associate Position Number: 10024167 Location: Maiduguri, Borno Category: Information Management Grade: GS - 6 Duration of Contract: One year Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment Context, Duties and Responsibilities Operational Context:

  • The Information Management Associate assists in the production and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including but not limited to Protection and Programme information.
  • The incumbent operationalizes data standards developed at the central level in field operations, compiles and explores data from all populations of concern.
  • S/he supports the Programme Team and UNHCR’s implementing partners in the choice of indicators for monitoring to be included in sub-agreements as well as the Protection Team in operationalizing protection monitoring systems.
Functional Statement Accountability:
  • The Office delivers reliable, accessible and user-friendly, relevant, predictable, appropriate and timely information.
  • Global data standards, and where appropriate, the establishment of country-specific common data standards are adopted by UNHCR and its partners.
Responsibility:
  • Operationalize country-specific common data standards and promote them with partners, including UNHCR data standards and the IASC Common Operational Datasets.
  • Compile and aggregrate information elements required to produce standardized information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data.
  • Collect, collate and process information and perform data quality and consistency control.
  • Produce summary statistics.
  • Support the coordination of data collection teams.
  • Support and leverage geographic data for map production and use in geographic information systems (GIS).
  • Share UNHCR data with partner agencies and maintain Portal data and information in-line with agreed frequencies.
  • Participate in Needs Assessment processes, specifically in data collection, processing/collation and data exploration
  • Perform other duties as required.
Authority:
  • Liaise with partners and represent UNHCR in meetings related to the functions.
  • Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical information management requirements.
Essential Minimum Qualifications
  • Completion of Secondary education with certificate/training in Information Technology, Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences or any related area.
  • At least 6 years of relevant work experience.
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, functions, etc.).
  • Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.
  • Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
  • Successful participation in the Operational Data management Learning Programme.
  • Experience in web design and software development is an asset.
  • Experience with relevant software such as ArcGIS, Mapinfo, SPSS, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or proGres.
  • Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP and/or Java is an asset.
  • Proven skills to analyse statistical information.
  • Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply       Job Title: ICT Assistant Location: Ogoja - Cross River Grade: GS - 4 Category: ICT Contract Type: Temporary Appointment Duration of Contract: Three Months Operational Context
  • The incumbent works under the direct supervision of a Senior Officer and the technical supervision of an ICT Officer at Branch Office level.
  • S/he has working relationships with UNHCR staff members in the office and other offices within the country as well as with staff of UN agencies and other UNHCR partners to exchange information and to provide assistance.
Functional Statement Accountability:
  • The network (LAN) is properly maintained.
  • Manage and maintain Radio/Emergency Communication Network
  • ICT incidents are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Routers, Printers, LAN Points, and Switches, Patch panels, Access points, to prevent faults occurring.
  • Ensure that ICT problem recovery is done as quickly as possible and make regular system back-ups.
  • Assist with the installation of the software packages, basic repair/maintenance of computer hardware and telecom equipment.
  • Train UNHCR staff on email system, utilization of VHF handhelds, telephone system. Radio communication training to new IP staff and package police in the field.
  • Distribute incoming cables, messages and other communication in accordance with established instructions.
  • Add and remove users from the Networks.
  • Maintain the inventory of ICT equipment and keep track of movements of ICT equipment.
  • Maintains a station log where all occurrences related to the operation of the telecommunication equipment are entered.
  • Select the most efficient and economic means for the transmission of messages, taking into consideration the nature and priority of communications to be transmitted.
  • Assists new staff members in the proper operation of telecommunication equipment.
  • May attend telephone calls and keep records of such calls.
  • Carry out administrative duties, within the area of competence as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Authority:
  • Decide on appropriate resolution to incidents.
  • Escalate incidents where they cannot be resolved at the office level.
Essential Minimum Qualifications
  • Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/ certificate in Telecommunication and Information Technology.
  • Minimum 3 years of previous relevant experience in the ICT field.
  • Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
  • Good computer skills.
  • Communication skills
  • Experience in telecoms operations
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply       Job Title: ICT Assistant Location: Adikpo - Benue Grade: GS - 4 Category: ICT Contract Type: Temporary Appointment Duration of Contract: Three Months Operational Context
  • The incumbent works under the direct supervision of a Senior Officer and the technical supervision of an ICT Officer at Branch Office level.
  • S/he has working relationships with UNHCR staff members in the office and other offices within the country as well as with staff of UN agencies and other UNHCR partners to exchange information and to provide assistance.
Functional Statement Accountability:
  • The network (LAN) is properly maintained.
  • Manage and maintain Radio/Emergency Communication Network
  • ICT incidents are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Routers, Printers, LAN Points, and Switches, Patch panels, Access points, to prevent faults occurring.
  • Ensure that ICT problem recovery is done as quickly as possible and make regular system back-ups.
  • Assist with the installation of the software packages, basic repair/maintenance of computer hardware and telecom equipment.
  • Train UNHCR staff on email system, utilization of VHF handhelds, telephone system. Radio communication training to new IP staff and package police in the field.
  • Distribute incoming cables, messages and other communication in accordance with established instructions.
  • Add and remove users from the Networks.
  • Maintain the inventory of ICT equipment and keep track of movements of ICT equipment.
  • Maintains a station log where all occurrences related to the operation of the telecommunication equipment are entered.
  • Select the most efficient and economic means for the transmission of messages, taking into consideration the nature and priority of communications to be transmitted.
  • Assists new staff members in the proper operation of telecommunication equipment.
  • May attend telephone calls and keep records of such calls.
  • Carry out administrative duties, within the area of competence as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Authority:
  • Decide on appropriate resolution to incidents.
  • Escalate incidents where they cannot be resolved at the office level.
Essential Minimum Qualifications
  • Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/ certificate in Telecommunication and Information Technology.
  • Minimum 3 years of previous relevant experience in the ICT field.
  • Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
  • Good computer skills.
  • Communication skills
  • Experience in telecoms operations
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Application Deadline  29th October, 2019.