Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/34/2012
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/34/2012
Deadline for
Application: 21st August
2012
Position Title:Junior Data Systems Assistant
Position Title:Junior Data Systems Assistant
Contract Type: Service Contract (National Project Personnel)
Duty Station: Nairobi
Organizational Unit: Somalia Country Office (FAO-Somalia)
Duration: 11 months
Eligible Candidates: Kenyan and Somali Nationalities
Anticipated Start
Date: 1st October 2012
Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Data Systems and Information Manager will provide support in the implementation of the field programme at the country office level and will support the FSNAU Data systems team in software and hardware.
Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Data Systems and Information Manager will provide support in the implementation of the field programme at the country office level and will support the FSNAU Data systems team in software and hardware.
In particular to:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Management
of the FSNAU external mailing list, ensuring it is updated all the time
- Managing
@fsnau emails and tracking the emails sent after release of publications
- Assist
in developing e-forms for data entry
- Reactivating
the Field Information Communication System (FICS) for Somalia-based travel
and security; and ensure it is working at all times
- Maintain
the FSNAU inventory and making regular updates
- Liaising
with other teams, clean and maintain the network drive, ensuring there is
space for new files
- Report
to the FAO Somali Admin team on new equipment acquisition and maintain the
ADM41 form for reporting to HQ
- Maintain
the printer cartridges inventory and ensure that enough stock is retained
by appropriately informing the Operations office
- Maintain
FSNAU Information Management Systems including the integrated database
system in collaboration with the database programmers
- Work
closely with the ICT Officer tom ensure there is constant IT support
including web mail, management of the mailing list and encouraging proper
use of the e-mail system by staff and permissions
Minimum requirements:
- Higher
National Diploma in Information Technology or Diploma in Information
Technology and equivalent IT experience and Training
- At
least 2 years experience
- Competency
in computer use including word processing; spreadsheet and web-based
technologies
- Knowledge
in programming
- Previous
experience in developing e-forms
- Ability
to work swiftly and efficiently with all staff members with complete
neutrality
- Able to
work in a multicultural environment
- Ability
to learn and apply new skills
- Self-motivated,
able to work under minimum supervision and manage own time
- Creative
and solution-base thinker
- Honest,
reliable and responsive to the needs of system users
Selection Criteria
- Relevance
and level of academic qualifications;
- Extent
of experience in programme/project management/implementation and
administration;
- Ability
to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
- Ability
to identify and resolve problems expeditiously and pragmatically;
- Tact,
initiative and sound judgement;
- Knowledge
of and/or experience with the UN system;
To Apply:
Send your application to:
Send your application to:
Candidates are
requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy
Announcement No.FAO/34/2012 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae
and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot- see following page for
guidelines on how to fill it out).
E-mail is the
preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to
HR-Somalia@fao.org.
The subject line of
the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/34/2012.
If making a hard copy
submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL –
FAO/34/2012. and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/34/2012. in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.
Applications must be received by the deadline.
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/34/2012. in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Late applications will
not be considered.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.